University of Maine at Fort Kent

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) hosts its commencement ceremony recognizing associate, bachelor’s and master’s graduates, all of whom are required to wear full academic regalia—comprising the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and where applicable honor cords or stoles—to maintain the official cap, gown and tassels set visual standard. Graduates must order or rent their regalia in advance through the university‑approved vendor and comply with ceremony protocols for wearing their gown and cap correctly.

Undergraduates at UMFK typically wear a standard black graduation gown paired with a mortarboard style cap and an institution‑specified tassel. While UMFK does not publicly list all tassel colour codes by major or degree level, the ceremony instructions emphasise that only properly robed graduates—cap on head, gown zipped or fastened, tassel attached—may participate in the processional and receive their diploma. Honor cords and stoles are permitted for distinctions such as academic honours, student organisation membership or veteran status, but colour charts are not published openly.

For graduate or advanced degree recipients, the university’s academic regalia expectations increase: a black gown styled for master’s or specialist degrees, the appropriate cap (mortarboard or potentially tam depending on the programme), a tassel consistent with the advanced‑degree standard, and an academic hood or stole if discipline protocol requires it. Faculty and academic officials wear traditional academic regalia: black gowns, caps/tams, hoods lined in the institutional green and gold colours, and velvet or trim indicating their discipline and degree level. The unified black gown base and coordinated caps ensure a cohesive appearance across students and faculty.

UMFK strongly advises graduates to obtain their cap, gown and tassels set well ahead of the ceremony, verify whether their department or programme has specific stole or honor‑cord colour requirements, and arrive at the assembly area in full regalia. Adhering to these guidelines reflects respect for the tradition of academic regalia and ensures a dignified commencement experience for all participants.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels

Mark your milestone with the official UMFK academic regalia set. Designed for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates, this bundle includes the graduation gown, cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles to complete your cap, gown, and tassels set.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, styled appropriately for each degree level.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master degrees, tam for doctoral graduates.
• Tassels, stoles, and hoods reflect academic level or discipline; honor cords indicate academic distinctions where applicable.
• Bachelor’s graduates: standard black gown and cap, tassel following UMFK tradition, optional honor cords or stoles.
• Master’s graduates: black gown, tassel, and optional hood or stole to signify graduate level achievement.
• Doctoral graduates: gown with velvet trim, tam cap, tassel, and discipline-specific hood or stole.
• Faculty and discipline-specific regalia: black gowns with hoods lined in UMFK colors, velvet trim indicating academic discipline.

Ensure your cap, gown, and tassels set is ordered early and aligns with UMFK’s academic regalia standards to participate in a dignified commencement ceremony. Verify discipline or program-specific cord or stole colors with the registrar for complete compliance.

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