University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette commencement ceremony honours graduates from bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in a formal academic procession. All degree candidates must wear full academic regalia—comprising the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and when applicable a hood or stole—forming a unified cap, gown and tassels set. The university’s Academic Regalia guide emphasises that only the approved cap and gown will be permitted for participation.

Undergraduate (bachelor’s) and master’s level candidates wear the traditional black graduation gown and a mortarboard graduation cap. The tassel for bachelor degree recipients starts on the right side until the degree is conferred and must move to the left for master’s and doctoral students. The gown colour remains black; the difference is in tassel position and whether a hood or stole is required for higher degrees.

Honor cords, stoles and hoods recognise academic distinction, membership in honor societies, or program‑specific acknowledgements. While the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s publicly available resources do not publish an exhaustive colour‑chart for all cords or stoles, they emphasise appropriate ordering through the university‑approved vendor and correct presentation of regalia.

Doctoral candidates at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette follow advanced academic‑regalia protocol: though the base graduation gown colour remains black, doctoral gowns may feature special velvet accents, the graduation cap may be a tam instead of a mortarboard, and the tassel and hood reflect discipline‑specific colour standards. The Academic Regalia guide states doctoral regalia must be custom‑ordered to ensure compliance.

Faculty and academic officials of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette wear traditional academic dress: black gown shells, hoods lined in institutional colours and velvet or trim indicating the faculty member’s discipline and degree level. The cohesive dress between graduates and faculty ensures visual consistency and honours the significance of the graduation gown, graduation cap, and academic regalia tradition at commencement. Graduates are encouraged to order their cap, gown and tassels sets by the deadlines provided to guarantee participation and receipt of correct regalia.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels

Mark your milestone with the official UL Lafayette academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. This bundle includes a high‑quality graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles to complete your cap, gown and tassels set.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in the approved colour (typically dark/black) across bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each matching your academic level and UL Lafayette’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor’s and master’s; tam or specialty cap for doctoral candidates when specified. Tassel positioning: bachelor on the right until conferral; master’s and doctoral on the left.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and institutional identity—forming the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition at UL Lafayette.
• Honor cords & stoles: Many programmes award cords for academic honours or membership in student organisations; colour codes vary by programme and should be verified with university guidance.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains institutionally approved (dark); hoods and velvet trim reflect discipline per standard academic dress code.

Everything you need to look sharp on your commencement day—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles—all designed to align with UL Lafayette’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or organisation requires a specific stole or cord colour before placing your order.

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