University of Massachusetts Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Boston hosts an annual commencement ceremony celebrating the achievements of its graduates across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Graduates wear full academic regalia, including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard for undergraduate and master’s, tam for doctoral candidates), tassels, honor cords, and optional stoles—forming complete cap, gown and tassels sets for a dignified, unified appearance.

Undergraduate graduates wear standard black graduation gowns with mortarboard caps. Tassels follow the university’s college-assigned colors, such as white for the College of Liberal Arts, gold for the College of Science and Mathematics, and other hues assigned per academic discipline. Honor cords and optional stoles are available for students recognized by academic societies, student organizations, or cultural groups.

Master’s graduates wear black gowns with oblong sleeves, mortarboard caps, and hoods lined in discipline-specific colors. Tassels coordinate with the field of study, and honor cords or stoles can be added based on program-specific recognition. Doctoral graduates wear specialized gowns featuring velvet panels, doctoral tams, and gold or discipline-specific tassels. Hoods are color-coded to reflect the doctoral degree’s discipline.

Faculty regalia adheres to traditional academic dress, with gowns in black, hoods lined with UMass Boston colors, and velvet trim indicating discipline. All graduates and faculty maintain a cohesive visual standard that underscores the ceremonial importance of the event.

The university recommends all graduates verify their specific tassel, hood, or stole requirements with the commencement office or campus bookstore to ensure accuracy and compliance with university standards. The emphasis on properly selected cap, gown and tassels sets ensures a professional, dignified presentation during the ceremony, maintaining long-standing academic tradition.

University of Massachusetts Amherst – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology Graduation Regalia Set

Mark your milestone with the official UMass Amherst academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates of the Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology. Includes high‑quality graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and options for honour cords or stoles.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, available in styles for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each matching your academic level.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; doctoral candidates may have a tam or specialty cap with gold or discipline‑specific tassel.
• Tassel colour and hood/stole choice reflect your institution or discipline—forming full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition for UMass Amherst.
• Honor cords: available for recognised academic achievements or student organisations; optional stoles may be awarded through eligible groups.
• Faculty regalia and “all other discipline” colours: Gown base remains black; hood lining reflects UMass Amherst institutional colours, velvet or trim in field‑specific colours as per academic regalia convention.

Everything included to look sharp on your commencement day – the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel along with optional honour cords or stoles – all designed to align with UMass Amherst’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify any major‑specific stole or hood colour requirements with the university’s commencement office or campus bookstore prior to ordering.

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