The University of Bridgeport commencement ceremony is a traditional academic celebration held each spring (e.g., May 3, 2025) at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. Undergraduate graduates begin their ceremony at around 10 a.m., while graduate and doctoral students are honored in a second ceremony at about 3 p.m. The event includes a formal processional (accompanied by UB’s Steel Drum Band), faculty and student speakers, conferral of more than 1,400 degrees, and the symbolic tassel-moving and cap-toss moment.

For graduation, students must order their academic regalia (cap, gown, hood, tassel) via Jostens. The order deadline is typically in early March, and regalia is not included in the standard graduation fee.The graduation cap (mortarboard) comes with a tassel that students wear on the right side before the degree is awarded and then move to the left when their degree is conferred.

The academic hood colors depend on degree type: for example, Bachelor of Science hoods are trimmed in **yellow** (2″), Bachelor of Arts in **white**, Master of Science in **yellow** (3″), MBA in **brown**, Ed.D. in **light blue**, and Ph.D. in **royal blue**. The hood’s satin lining bears the University of Bridgeport’s school colors — **purple and white**.

Regarding honor cords and stoles, students receive these from their respective departments or honor societies rather than through the bookstore. Latin honor cords are awarded to undergraduates based on GPA and UB-credit criteria, as documented in the commencement FAQ.

This comprehensive approach to commencement — from graduation gown and cap to tassels, faculty regalia, and honor cords — underscores the University of Bridgeport’s commitment to tradition, academic excellence, and celebration of student achievement.

University of Bridgeport Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology Graduation Regalia

Get your official University of Bridgeport academic regalia set designed for the Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology. This graduation gown and cap package includes professional black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and optional hood to match your degree — perfect for bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral commencement.

Key Features:

• Graduation Gown & Cap: Traditional black graduation gown (bachelor/master/doctor), paired with a classic mortarboard graduation cap.
• Tassel Movement: Wear the tassel on the right side before conferral; move it to the left when your degree is awarded, as per UB commencement tradition.
• Hood / Academic Hood:
  • Colors vary by degree: Bachelor-level (e.g., B.S. = yellow, B.A. = white); Master’s (e.g., MBA = brown, M.S. = yellow); Doctoral (e.g., Ph.D. = royal blue, Ed.D. = light blue)
  • Satin lining features University of Bridgeport’s signature purple & white.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Awarded by your department or honor society. UB Latin honor cords reflect GPA and UB credit criteria.
• Ordering Details: Regalia orders are placed through Jostens by the specified deadline. March order cutoff applies to ensure delivery.
• Faculty Regalia: Doctoral and faculty gowns are customized per discipline and academic achievement level.

Perfect for graduation ceremonies, this academic regalia set supports your milestone moment — whether it's your first bachelor’s or final doctoral hooding. Order your cap, gown, hood, and tassel in time for UB’s commencement and celebrate in style.

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