University of Maryland Baltimore County

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) hosts an annual commencement ceremony to honor graduates from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. All graduates are required to wear official academic regalia, including the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles, forming a complete cap, gown and tassels set. The standard graduation gown color is black for bachelor and master’s degrees, while doctoral gowns feature velvet panels and chevrons. Graduation caps are typically mortarboards for bachelor and master’s candidates, while doctoral candidates may wear a tam with a gold or discipline-specific tassel. Hoods and stoles are used to represent the graduate’s field of study, and honor cords recognize academic achievement, membership in honor societies, or cultural distinctions.

UMBC emphasizes that all graduates must wear the appropriate regalia to participate in the ceremony. Tassel colors are standardized, with undergraduates using black tassels featuring the UMBC medallion, and doctoral candidates using gold or discipline-specific tassels. Master’s hoods are lined in black and gold, the university’s official colors, with trim indicating the academic discipline. Doctoral hoods similarly reflect the discipline through velvet trim and display the university’s signature black and gold colors. Faculty regalia also adheres to traditional academic dress codes, including black gowns, hoods lined in UMBC colors, and velvet trim or chevrons indicating their field and degree level.

Honor cords and stoles may be issued by recognized student organizations, academic departments, or for cultural distinctions. Specific colors for stoles or cords vary by group, and graduates are encouraged to verify any major- or organization-specific requirements with the UMBC Bookstore or Commencement Office. By following these regalia guidelines, graduates ensure their cap, gown, and tassels set reflects UMBC’s tradition, creates a visually cohesive ceremony, and honors the achievements of each participant in a dignified and professional manner.

UMBC Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral)

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

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, available in bachelor, master and doctoral styles—each matching your academic level and the institution’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; doctoral candidates wear a tam with a gold tassel. The tassel for bachelor/master is black with the UMBC medallion inscription.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and UMBC’s institutional identity—forming the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition at UMBC.
• Honor cords & stoles: Undergraduates with a 4.0 GPA receive a red cord; gold stoles are offered for those eligible for Latin honours. Additional cords or stoles (veteran, Kente, international) are issued by recognized student organizations; specific colour details may vary.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: The gown shell remains black; hoods and velvet trim align with academic discipline colours per standard academic dress codes and the institution’s palette.

Everything you need to look sharp on your commencement day—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, optional honor cords or stoles—all designed according to UMBC’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or student affiliation 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 Maryland Baltimore County , 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.