University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

The commencement ceremony at UMass Chan Medical School is a distinguished event celebrating the conferral of degrees across its schools – the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Graduates wear full academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (or tam for doctoral candidates), tassels, honor cords and optional stoles – forming a complete cap, gown and tassels set in line with institutional tradition.

For graduating students, the school provides the core graduation gown and cap (or tam) rental at no cost, with the hood and tassel supplied as keepsakes. The gown is standard black for most levels, paired with the mortarboard graduation cap for bachelor‑level or master‑level candidates, and a velvet tam for doctoral recipients. The tassel colours and hood linings reflect academic level and discipline, contributing to the formal academic regalia look.

Honor cords and stoles reflect additional recognition: While the publicly posted guidance does not provide a full stole‑colour chart, the school emphasises that the hood and tassel provided are yours to keep, and that students should complete regalia pickup and return logistics in advance of the ceremony. The order of procession and seating is clearly structured: guest seating opens at 10:30 a.m., robing and line‑up at 11:15 a.m., and the academic procession begins at 11:45 a.m. for the commencement ceremony.

Faculty regalia adhere to traditional academic dress: gowns with velvet panels for doctoral faculty, hoods lined in the institution’s colours, and formality consistent across levels. Graduates thus present themselves in fully compliant academic regalia—graduation cap and gown, tassels, and accessory cords/stoles—ensuring a unified, dignified appearance for the milestone event. The emphasis on cap, gown and tassels sets underscores the importance of ordering and wearing the correct attire in accord with the ceremony’s standards.

For those purchasing their regalia bundle—graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and any honor cord or stole—it is recommended to contact the Commencement Office for any discipline‑specific stole colour or cord requirement not listed in general materials.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology Graduation Regalia Set

Mark your milestone with the official UMass Chan academic regalia set – designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates in 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 bachelor, master and doctoral styles—each matching the academic level.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor and master levels; tam or specialty cap for doctoral level with gold or discipline–specific tassel.
• Tassel colour and hood/stole choice to reflect the institution or discipline—supports the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition.
• Honor cords for recognition and optional stoles (including multicultural/Kente style for graduates of colour) at UMass Chan.
• Faculty regalia and “all other discipline” colours: gown shell black; hood lining in university colours (UMass Chan) and velvet trim in field‑specific colour, following standard academic regalia protocols.

Everything included for your ceremony: the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honors accessories—all designed to align with UMass Chan’s commencement and academic regalia guidelines. 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 Chan Medical School , 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.