University of Massachusetts Lowell

The commencement ceremony at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a landmark event celebrating the conferral of degrees for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. Graduates wear full academic regalia including a black graduation gown, mortarboard graduation cap or, in the case of doctoral recipients, a velvet tam, paired with tassels, honor cords and stoles to complement the cap, gown and tassels sets.

For undergraduates, the standard graduation gown is black. The mortarboard graduation cap is worn with the tassel positioned on the right at entry and switched to the left upon degree conferral, in line with traditional academic regalia protocol. Honor cords indicate academic distinction: one cord for Cum Laude (GPA ≥ 3.25), two for Magna Cum Laude (≥ 3.50), and three for Summa Cum Laude (≥ 3.85).

For master’s and doctoral degree recipients, the academic regalia includes a black master’s gown with oblong sleeves or a more elaborately styled doctoral gown with velvet panels and bars, as well as the hood lined with the institution’s colours. According to the doctoral outfit guide for UML, the gown features black velvet panels set against a special shade of blue fabric, and the proper cap is an eight‑corner black velvet tam with a gold metallic tassel.

The order of ceremonies is clearly structured: master’s and doctoral graduates are typically awarded on the Friday ceremony; bachelor’s graduates are celebrated on Saturday with separate morning and afternoon sessions by college. Regalia rental or purchase is organised via the campus River Hawk Shop; all gowns are black regardless of degree level and details (caps, hoods, tassels) reflect level and field.

While UML does not publish a full table of stole colours by discipline as part of its general commencement information, the consistent use of black gowns, appropriate academic hoods by degree level and honour cords for distinction ensure a unified and dignified ceremony. The University emphasises the proper appearance of the academic regalia—including graduation cap and gown, faculty regalia and the cap, gown and tassels sets —to maintain the tradition and integrity of the event.

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

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

Key Features

• Graduation gown (black) in styles for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—each respecting academic regalia tradition.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor/master, black velvet tam (eight‑corner) for doctoral with gold tassel.
• Tassels set to university or discipline colour; doctoral tassel gold metallic colour.
• Honor cords for bachelor‑level Latin honors: 1 cord for Cum Laude (GPA ≥3.25), 2 for Magna Laude (GPA ≥3.50), 3 for Summa Laude (GPA ≥3.85).
• Stoles & optional accessories: available for registered honour societies or discipline groups; discipline‑specific hood trim colours apply for master’s and doctoral dress.
• Faculty regalia and “all other discipline” colours: gown shell black; hood lining in UML red and blue chevron, velvet trim in colour representing field per standard U.S. academic dress codes.

Everything included for your ceremony: the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cord/stole matches your academic level and institution. Perfect for the UML Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology graduate whose achievement deserves to be showcased.

Important: Check with the University of Massachusetts Lowell commencement office or student bookstore for any specialty stole or hood colours required for your specific major or school.

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