United States Army War College (USAWC) Commencement & Academic Regalia

The United States Army War College (USAWC), located at Carlisle Barracks, conducts a formal commencement each June for resident and distance-education graduates. Graduates in uniform wear their service dress uniform with no headgear, while civilian graduates wear professional attire.

According to the USAWC Academic Program Guide and Student Handbook, cadets and officers maintain professional attire at graduation. There is no official use of graduation gowns, mortarboard caps, tassels, hoods, honor cords, or stoles as part of the ceremony. Faculty also wear military or service dress instead of traditional academic regalia.

There is no publicly documented color scheme for bachelor, master, or doctoral regalia, and the Army War College does not assign colors for tassels, stoles, or honor cords. Any civilian-style academic regalia used by alumni is unofficial and typically reserved for commemorative events, personal ceremonies, or photography.

For alumni wishing to celebrate their achievement with a traditional academic look, off-uniform or private ceremonies may include custom regalia sets with black gowns, caps, and optional tassels or stoles. These sets provide a classic academic regalia style while respecting USAWC's uniform-focused commencement tradition.

USAWC‑Style Academic Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassel

Honor your strategic leadership journey at the U.S. Army War College with a timeless academic regalia set — even though USAWC does not use traditional graduation gowns, this set offers a refined, ceremonial look for personal use.

Key Features

• Elegant matte‑black graduation gown — lightweight, durable, and formal.
• Classic mortarboard cap with elastic band for a secure, comfortable fit.
• Standard black tassel included, with optional custom color choices (e.g., gold).
• Optional honor cord or stole — personalize with gold cord or satin stole for special events.
• Designed for Master, Doctoral, or commemorative ceremonies outside formal military graduation.

Why Choose This Set?

The U.S. Army War College requires graduates to wear either **military service dress or business attire** at formal events. According to the USAWC Academic Program Guide, there is no official use of gowns, caps, tassels, or academic hoods. This regalia set provides an unofficial but elegant way for alumni to mark their academic milestone.

Product Details & Care

Material: Polyester‑blend
Available Sizes: Multiple — measure head and height for best fit
Maintenance: Hang the gown, spot clean, and gently iron the cap with a low‑heat setting using a cloth

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at United States Army War College , 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.