The University of Florida (UF) holds its commencement ceremonies with a strong emphasis on formal academic regalia. Graduating students are required to wear a graduation gown and mortarboard cap in order to participate in commencement. ([turn0search0])

For bachelor’s degree candidates, the gown features pointed sleeves, and the tassel color corresponds to the student’s college or program. ([turn0search0]) Undergraduates wear the tassel on the right side of the cap and move it to the left once their degree is conferred. ([turn0search2])

Master’s degree graduates at UF purchase their regalia: a gown with slitted sleeves, a hood reflecting their college color, and a black tassel. ([turn0search1]) The hood’s velvet trim represents the academic discipline, while the lining features UF’s traditional orange background with a blue chevron. ([turn0search14])

Doctoral candidates rent their regalia from Herff Jones, including a tam hat (which they keep), a gown with open or bell sleeves, and a hood. Their tassel is orange, in symbolic alignment with UF colors. ([turn0search0]) After graduation, doctoral gowns and hoods must be returned, but the tam and tassel can be retained by the graduate. ([turn0search1])

UF offers a variety of honor cords and stoles for special recognition. There are orange and blue cords for Latin honors (cum laude, magna, summa), as well as first‑generation and other themed cords available through the UF Bookstore or student organizations. (According to student reports.) ([turn0reddit35]) Additionally, other organizational cords or stoles can be worn if they comply with university policy.

Faculty regalia at UF follows traditional academic protocols: professors wear full gowns and hoods. The hood lining displays the university’s orange and blue chevron, while the velvet edging on the hood reflects the faculty member’s academic discipline (for example, engineering uses orange, education light blue, business “drab,” etc.). ([turn0search17])

Graduating students must order their cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if applicable) before the commencement deadline via Herff Jones through UF’s Regalia Services. ([turn0search6]) The dye‑chart and color coordination of tassels/hoods help unify the academic look during the ceremony and highlight each graduate's field, preserving both tradition and institutional identity.

UF Graduation Regalia – Official Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Celebrate your University of Florida graduation with official academic regalia: custom gown, cap, tassel, and hood (for graduate programs).

• Bachelor’s Package: Black pointed-sleeve gown + mortarboard cap + tassel in your college’s color.
• Master’s Package: Slitted-sleeve gown, black tassel, and hood with velvet trim and UF orange/blue lining.
• Doctoral Package: Rental gown (open sleeves), hijab, tam, and orange tassel; keep your tam and tassel.
• Honor Accents: Optional orange & blue Latin honor cords, first-generation cords, and other approved stoles.
• Faculty Regalia: Academic robe + hood with velvet edge by discipline and orange/blue chevron lining.
• Order Details: Purchase or rent via Herff Jones; regalia is shipped or arranged for pickup per UF’s Regalia Services. ([turn0search0])

This UF regalia set reflects Gator spirit while preserving academic tradition and ceremonial dignity.

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