University of Akron

University of Akron Commencement & Academic Regalia

The University of Akron hosts annual commencement ceremonies to honor students completing associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Graduates are required to wear proper academic regalia, including graduation gowns, mortarboard caps, and tassels, in accordance with University of Akron guidelines.

Undergraduate graduates, including Applied Science & Technology programs, wear black gowns with silver tassels. Bachelor’s and master’s graduates may also use tassels in a color corresponding to their academic discipline. Doctoral candidates wear gold tassels and more elaborate gowns with velvet trim. The interior lining of graduation hoods reflects UA’s institutional colors, while the velvet trim indicates the graduate’s academic field, e.g., light blue for Education, orange for Engineering, dark brown for Fine & Applied Arts, and peach for Nursing.

Honor cords and stoles are awarded based on academic achievement. Students meeting UA’s Latin honor GPA thresholds—Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude—wear blue and gold cords. Other stoles and cords may be provided by student organizations, honor societies, or military and Greek life affiliations.

Faculty participating in commencement ceremonies wear faculty regalia corresponding to their highest earned degree. Gowns and hoods follow traditional academic color codes with velvet trim representing the faculty member’s discipline and hood lining reflecting University colors.

In summary, The University of Akron commencement showcases traditional graduation gowns, caps, tassels, hoods, honor cords, and stoles, reflecting degree level, academic discipline, and institutional affiliation. Graduates should order their regalia through the UA Bookstore and confirm tassel, hood, and honors options with their academic department to ensure proper representation during commencement.

University of Akron Academic Regalia Kit

Prepare for your UA commencement with a full regalia kit: includes gown, cap, and tassel, with optional hood for graduate degrees.

Features

  • Gown: Black academic gown appropriate for Applied Science & Technology bachelor's graduates.
  • Cap: Classic black mortarboard that meets University of Akron ceremonial standards.
  • Tassel: Silver for associate-level graduates; black or discipline‑specific for bachelor’s and master’s; gold for doctoral.
  • Hood: Optional for master’s or doctoral — lined with UA colors and trimmed with velvet in your academic discipline (e.g., orange, light blue, peach).
  • Honor Accessories: Blue & gold cords for honored UA graduates; additional stoles/cords available per university policy.

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

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