University of Idaho

The University of Idaho (U of I) commencement ceremony is a formal celebration in which all participating graduates wear official academic regalia, including a cap, gown, and tassel, ordered in advance through Jostens. Undergraduates wear a traditional black graduation gown without a hood, and their tassel color varies according to their major or discipline. Master’s graduates also wear a black gown and a hood: the hood is lined with U of I’s official colors—silver and gold—and trimmed in velvet that reflects the academic field (for example, maize for agriculture, dark blue for philosophy). For doctoral candidates, U of I offers a distinctive silver doctoral gown with black velvet panels and antique-gold accents, and their tassels are “old gold” as a symbol of the highest academic distinction. The doctoral hood is longer, lined in silver and gold, and trimmed in velvet based on the graduate’s discipline.

Honor recognition at U of I is marked by honor cords: gold cords denote summa cum laude, silver for magna cum laude, and bronze for cum laude, and these cords are worn at commencement only. In addition to cords, graduates may wear colored stoles or other insignia representing membership in honor societies or special achievements, as permitted by university policy.

UIC faculty and academic officials participating in commencement also wear full formal regalia: their gowns often follow the doctoral-style design with velvet panels and sleeve bars, and their hoods reflect their highest earned degree—with velvet trim in their specialization and lining in U of I’s silver and gold colors. Overall, the University of Idaho’s regalia system—encompassing black gowns for most candidates, a silver-trimmed doctoral gown, discipline-specific tassels, and color-coded honor cords—ensures a unified, dignified and meaningful commencement experience.

University of Idaho Graduation Regalia

Celebrate your U of I commencement with official academic regalia: graduation gown, cap, tassel, hood, honor cord, and stole options available for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students in Applied Sciences & Technology.

Bachelor’s Regalia: Black gown, black mortarboard cap, discipline‑color tassel (e.g., orange for engineering), and honor cords in gold, silver, or bronze.
Master’s Regalia: Black gown, black tassel, hood lined in silver & gold, trimmed in velvet for the specific discipline.
Doctoral Regalia: Silver doctoral gown with black velvet and antique‑gold piping, old gold tassel, four‑foot hood with U of I silver‑gold lining and discipline‑specific velvet trim.
Honor Cords & Stoles: Gold for summa, silver for magna, bronze for cum laude; optional stoles for honors societies and campus groups.
Faculty Regalia: Full academic robes, silver gowns with velvet trim, and hoods representing faculty members’ highest degrees.
Regalia Ordering: Order through Jostens by the deadline. Bachelors/Masters are delivered to you; doctoral and faculty gowns are rented and returned afterward.
Commencement Style: Discipline-specific tassels, U of I branded hoods, and ceremonial honor cords make your graduation look cohesive and traditional.

All gear is authentic and aligns with University of Idaho’s academic regalia standards to ensure a polished commencement ceremony.

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