University of Massachusetts Boston

The commencement ceremony at University of Massachusetts Boston is a major academic milestone where graduates wear full academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam for doctoral candidates), tassels, honor cords and optional stoles — forming a unified cap, gown and tassels set in line with institutional traditions. The institution makes clear that academic regalia is available for ordering ahead of commencement via its approved provider.

Undergraduate graduates at UMB wear a standard black graduation gown and matching mortarboard graduation cap, with tassels and hood colours determined by their college or degree program. The official UMB document “Tassel and Hood Academic Colours 2024” shows each college’s assigned colour and the undergraduate tassel colour for bachelors‑level (for example: College of Liberal Arts = white; College of Science & Mathematics = gold).

For master’s and doctoral level graduates, the academic regalia becomes more specialized: Master’s candidates wear a black robe and black cap with a degree‑appropriate hood in the colour of the discipline. Doctoral candidates wear a distinct gown (in many cases fuller, with velvet panels), a tam or cap and a gold or discipline‑specific tassel as part of their academic regalia set. UMB’s regalia guidelines affirm the significance of gown design varying by degree level.

Honor cords and stoles at UMB are distributed by specific student organizations, associations or academic departments rather than as a blanket GPA‑based award. The university notes that cords and stoles are optional accessories, and students should consult affiliated groups for eligibility.

Faculty regalia and academic regalia worn by university officials and doctoral recipients follow standard academic dress formats: gowns vary by degree level, hoods carry institutional lining and velvet trim denotes discipline. While UMB retains the base of black gowns for most degrees, the tassels, hoods and adornments reflect matriculation level and field. This ensures all participants present a cohesive, dignified appearance in the ceremony—honouring the tradition of the cap, gown and tassels sets in a unified academic procession.

For anyone purchasing their own regalia set—graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, hood/cord or stole—it is recommended to verify the exact tassel and hood colour chart published by UMB (e.g., the “Tassel and Hood…2024” PDF) and consult major‑specific or organisational stole/cord colour requirements.

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

Mark your milestone with the official UMass Boston 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 honor cords or stoles.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, available in styles for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each matching the academic level and tradition.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; doctoral candidates may have tam or specialty cap. Tassel colour uses UMass Boston college or discipline colour chart.
• Tassel and hood colours adhere to UMass Boston’s “Tassel & Hood Academic Colours” chart — e.g., Bachelor graduates in College of Education & Human Development use light blue, College of Liberal Arts use white, etc.
• Honor cords: Provided by recognized student organizations; not automatically by GPA at UMass Boston. Stoles/cords distributed via affiliated clubs and departments.
• Faculty and other discipline regalia: Black gowns form the base; hoods and velvet trim follow discipline‑specific colours consistent with academic regalia codes.

Everything you need to complete your commencement look: the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, plus optional honor cords or stoles—crafted to align with UMass Boston’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify whether your major or student affiliation 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 Massachusetts Boston , 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.