University of Louisville

The University of Louisville hosts a formal commencement ceremony for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates, where participating graduates are expected to wear full academic regalia—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and, where required, hood or stole—together forming a unified cap, gown and tassels set. Graduates purchase or rent ready‑made sets from the campus bookstore.

Undergraduate candidates wear the standard black graduation gown and the mortarboard style graduation cap. The tassel accompanying the gown is specified as “degree‑colour tassel” in the registrar’s Frequently Asked Questions. For master’s students and doctoral candidates, the ceremony instructions indicate that the set will include cap, gown and hood (for advanced degrees) and the tassel will reflect the degree colour. Thus the graduation gown colour remains black, while the tassel and hood differentiate the academic level or discipline.

Honor cords, stoles and medallions are permitted and recognize academic distinction, membership in honor societies or organisational affiliation. Although the University of Louisville site does not publish a public colour‑chart for every cord or stole, it confirms that late orders for regalia are sold only as cap, gown and degree‑colour tassel sets, reinforcing the importance of the full academic regalia set.

Faculty and academic officials wear traditional faculty regalia: a black gown, graduation cap or tam, hood lined in the university’s colours and velvet or trim indicating the faculty member’s discipline and highest degree. This consistent academic dress across students and faculty maintains a dignified look for the ceremony and emphasises the symbolic importance of the graduation gown, graduation cap and academic regalia in marking high achievement.

University of Louisville Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels

Mark your milestone with the official UofL 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 classic black, available in styles for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each matching your academic level and UofL’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; tam or specialty cap for doctoral candidates as required. Tassel included is the degree‑colour tassel.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and institutional identity—forming the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition at UofL.
• Honor cords & stoles: Undergraduates eligible for Latin honours wear cords in specific colours: Summa Cum Laude = red & gold; Magna Cum Laude = red/red; Cum Laude = gold/gold.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains black; hoods lined in UofL institutional colours; velvet or trim indicates 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 UofL’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or student organisation has a specific stole or cord colour requirement 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 Louisville , 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.