The University at Buffalo (UB) commencement ceremony features a formal academic regalia tradition that emphasizes school identity, academic achievement, and discipline distinction. Graduates order their regalia through the UB Bookstore or approved vendors based on degree and department.

For bachelor’s degree candidates, UB provides a distinctive blue graduation gown made from eco-friendly fabrics. The mortarboard cap is traditionally black, and the tassel color corresponds to the academic discipline (for example, Engineering students wear orange, while Computer Science students use yellow). The hood for bachelor’s graduates is lined in blue and gold, with a velvet border 2" wide, colored by discipline.

Master’s degree graduates at UB wear a black gown. They also wear a hood lined in blue and gold, with a 3" velvet border indicating their academic field—Engineering master’s graduates use orange velvet. Their tassel likewise follows discipline color.

For doctoral candidates, UB offers a rented regalia set including a gown, hood, and tam (or cap depending on program). For most doctoral degrees, the gown is black with velvet elements, and the hood is lined in UB’s blue and gold. The velvet border of the doctoral hood is 5" wide, and the velvet color identifies the discipline (e.g., PhD – dark blue). Tassel colors also vary: PhD students wear dark blue tassels, while professional doctorates use different colors (e.g., medical MD, etc.).

In terms of honor cords and stoles, UB recognizes academic distinction with a **gold cord** for Latin honors (cum laude, magna, summa).Military-connected and veteran graduates receive **red, white, and blue honor cords** in a dedicated celebration hosted by Veteran Services. For additional academic or professional recognition, some departments may issue stoles (sashes) or cords, but these depend on department or society rather than a single campus‑wide standard.

Faculty regalia at UB follows traditional academic dress: faculty wear full gowns and hoods, with velvet trim and hood linings reflecting their academic discipline and UB’s blue and gold color scheme.

On commencement day, graduates check in, don their regalia (gown, cap or tam, hood, tassel), and proceed in an academic procession. UB’s regalia system allows graduates and faculty alike to present a cohesive, dignified, and institutionally‑themed academic appearance that honors both tradition and individual scholarly achievement.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at University at Buffalo , 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.