University of Maine at Machias

The University of Maine at Machias holds its annual commencement ceremony to celebrate degree conferral across associate, certificate and bachelor’s programs. Graduates wear full academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (typically a mortarboard) and tassel—forming a complete cap, gown and tassels set in line with institutional standards. According to the university’s commencement page, cap, gown & tassel colours are defined: for associate (2‑year) degrees the cap and gown are black with a navy tassel; for bachelor (4‑year) degrees the cap and gown are black with a black tassel; and for certificate programs the cap and gown are black with a white tassel.

Graduates must apply for graduation by the stated deadline (February 1 for May commencement) and order regalia through the approved vendor by early April to ensure correct delivery. Honor cords are awarded for Latin honours at the bachelor level: gold cords for summa cum laude (GPA ≥ 3.70), blue for magna cum laude (GPA ≥ 3.50), and white for cum laude (GPA ≥ 3.30). Additional recognition includes a green cord for “Campus to Career Distinguished Graduate” and a red, white and blue cord for veterans.

Faculty and academic officials wear traditional academic regalia consistent with UMM’s commencement tradition: black gown shells for faculty, hoods lined in the university’s colours and velvet trim signalling discipline, maintaining the dignified tone of the event. Graduates are instructed to wear the complete regalia set correctly—cap on head, gown zipped, tassel in place—and only properly attired participants may walk in the procession. The emphasis on proper regalia underscores the importance of the graduation gown, graduation cap and academic regalia as visual symbols of scholarly achievement.

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

Mark your academic milestone with the official UMM academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates at University of Maine at Machias. 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 appropriate for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each aligning with UMM’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; doctoral candidates may wear a tam or specialty cap with tassel reflecting advanced degree expectations.
• Tassel and hood/stole colours reflect your field of study and academic level—forming a unified cap, gown and tassels set tradition at UMM. For example, bachelor (4‑year) tassel is black; certificate tassel is white.
• Honor cords & stoles: While UMM does not publish a full stole/cord colour chart, it does recognise Latin honours (gold cords) and encourages graduates to verify organisation‑ or programme‑specific colours with the registrar.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains black; hood lining and velvet trim indicate discipline per academic dress code, following UMM tradition and institutional colours.

Everything you need to look sharp on your commencement day—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, plus optional honour cords or stoles—all designed to align with UMM’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to check 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 Maine at Machias , 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.