University of Maine

The University of Maine’s commencement ceremony marks a significant academic milestone for graduates from bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes. Graduates are required to wear full academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (typically a mortarboard for undergraduates), and tassel—together forming the cap, gown and tassels set that underscores the formal nature of the event. The university bookstore’s “Gifts and Regalia” page confirms that under‑graduate cap, gown and tassel sets are available for purchase or rental.

For bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates, the standard graduation gown colour remains black, aligning with traditional academic regalia guidelines. The graduation cap likewise uses the classic mortarboard design. The Tassel colour may follow institutional or field‑specific conventions. UMaine’s “What to Expect” page for graduate commencement details the hood colours for various degrees: for example, Education (light blue), Nursing (golden yellow), Doctor of Philosophy (dark blue). Master’s candidates may wear a hood in addition to the standard black gown and cap, signifying their discipline and academic level.

Honor cords and stoles are recognized for academic distinction and membership in honour societies. While UMaine does not publish a comprehensive stole colour chart online, the regalia guidelines emphasize that students must have the correct hood, gown and tassel for participation in ceremony. Additionally, UMaine encourages timely ordering of regalia via the bookstore to ensure availability.

Faculty and academic officials at the University of Maine wear traditional academic regalia: their gowns follow the standard black shell, caps or tams as appropriate, hoods lined in the university’s colours and velvet or trim to indicate the faculty member’s discipline. This coherent presentation between students and faculty upholds the dignity of the event and the importance of academic regalia. By adhering to these standards for the graduation gown, graduation cap and tassels set, UMaine ensures that all participants appear unified and honour the ceremonial tradition of commencement.

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

Mark your milestone with the official UMaine academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. 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 UMaine’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; tam or appropriate cap for doctoral candidates. Tassel colour may vary by degree level and discipline—UMaine states doctoral hoods use Dark Blue for PhD, others vary.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and institution identity—forming the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition at UMaine. Examples: Education = Light Blue; Nursing = Golden Yellow; PhD = Dark Blue.
• Honor cords & stoles: While UMaine emphasises correct gown/hood/tassel combinations, specific honor‑cord colour charts by major or society may require confirmation.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains black; hood lining shows UMaine institutional colours; velvet or trim indicates discipline per standard academic dress conventions and UMaine guidance.

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 UMaine’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or organization 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 , 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.