University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The commencement ceremony at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a hallmark event celebrating the conferral of degrees from bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Elements of academic regalia—including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), tassels, honor cords and optional stoles—play a key role in the ceremony’s visual and symbolic tradition.

Graduates are required to wear a standard black graduation gown for the bachelor’s and master’s level, paired with a mortarboard graduation cap. The tassel is worn on the right side and switched to the left once the degree is formally conferred. Graduate doctoral candidates follow more advanced academic regalia convention, including velvet panels and bars on the gown, a doctoral tam or dedicated cap style, and possibly gold or discipline‑specific tassels.

The University emphasises proper ordering and use of the cap and gown sets well ahead of commencement. Graduates are directed to the “Caps & Gowns” page for ordering details, deadlines and guidelines for appropriate academic dress. Honour cords and stoles reflect academic honours, registered student organisations or special recognitions. While UMass Dartmouth’s publicly listed documents do not publish a complete stole colour chart by discipline, the standard black gown and formal academic dress framework ensures a unified appearance.

Faculty regalia and academic regalia worn by university officials and doctoral recipients adhere to tradition: Doctoral hoods and velvet trim reflect discipline colours, hood linings show university colours, and the graduation gown style aligns with the academic level. This gives the ceremony a dignified and professional appearance. Using the correct cap, gown and tassels sets ensures graduates honour the institution’s tradition while presenting a cohesive commencement experience. Guests and graduates are requested to maintain decorum throughout; names are read individually and the degree is conferred in the final act of the ceremony.

For those purchasing their regalia sets—graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels and optional stoles/cords—it is recommended to verify with the UMass Dartmouth bookstore or commencement office for any major‑specific or faculty‑specific stole colours not found in the general online guidance.

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

Mark your achievement with the official University of Massachusetts Dartmouth academic regalia set—ideal 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 honour 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; doctoral cases may have a tam or specialty cap with gold or discipline‑specific tassel.
• Tassel colour to reflect the institution or discipline—supports the full cap, gown and tassels sets tradition.
• Honor cords for undergraduate academic achievement and optional stoles for student organisations and honours societies. (Check with UMass Dartmouth for discipline‑specific stole colour details.)
• Faculty, doctoral and other discipline regalia: gowns often remain black, with hoods lined in UMass Dartmouth brand colours (UMassD Blue #003764, UMassD Gold #FEC24D) and velvet trim in field‑specific colours, following academic regalia standards.

Everything you need to look sharp on commencement day—graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honours accessories—all designed to align with UMass Dartmouth’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 Dartmouth , 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.