The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) conducts its annual commencement ceremony on Armed Forces Day at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The event blends traditional academic customs with military heritage, reflecting the university’s mission to educate health professionals dedicated to military service. Graduates participate either in academic regalia or in their respective service uniforms, and many medical graduates receive their military officer commissions during the ceremony.

USUHS uses classic academic regalia for graduate-level degrees. The master’s graduation gown is black with long, open sleeves and a clean, untrimmed design. The doctoral graduation gown is also black but distinguished by velvet front panels and three velvet sleeve bars. These features help visually separate doctoral candidates from master’s graduates during the commencement procession.

The academic hood is one of the most recognizable elements of USUHS regalia. Hoods are lined with the university’s colors, purple and gold, while the velvet edging reflects each graduate’s academic discipline. Common field-specific hood colors include green for medicine, apricot for nursing, lilac for dentistry, blue for philosophy doctorates (PhD), and salmon pink for public health. These colors help identify academic specialization during the ceremony.

The graduation cap varies by degree level. Master’s candidates typically wear a traditional square mortarboard, while doctoral graduates may wear a soft tam. Tassel colors match the velvet trim of the hood or gown, aligning with the graduate’s academic program. During degree conferral, students move their tassels from right to left, symbolizing the official completion of their academic program.

Honor cords and graduation stoles are not officially standardized by USUHS according to currently available commencement materials. Any cords or stoles worn are typically tied to national honor societies or academic distinctions rather than university-assigned colors. Faculty members attending the ceremony wear either USUHS regalia or regalia from the institutions where they earned their degrees, with hood trim matching their field of expertise.

Overall, USUHS commencement emphasizes professionalism, academic achievement, and military tradition. The black graduation gown, discipline-based hood colors, academic cap styles, and coordinated graduation tassels all contribute to a polished and meaningful representation of the university’s academic identity.

USUHS Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Honor your USUHS achievement with a professional academic regalia set that reflects the university’s distinguished commencement style.

Features

• Elegant black gown — untrimmed for master’s; velvet-paneled for doctoral graduates.
• Choice of cap — traditional mortarboard or soft tam.
• Color-matched tassels — green, apricot, lilac, dark blue, salmon pink, or gold depending on your degree.
• Custom hood — lined in USUHS purple and gold with velvet edging that reflects your academic discipline.
• Perfect for commencement, alumni ceremonies, or as a milestone keepsake.

Why This Set?

USUHS’s regalia tradition blends academic excellence with military service. This set replicates their gown design, hood colors, and tassel coordination, making it ideal for alumni or future graduates.

Product Details & Care

Material: High-quality polyester blend
Sizes: Multiple sizes available — refer to your height
Care: Hang the gown; spot-clean; iron the cap gently under a cloth at low heat.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences , you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.