University of Nebraska Lincoln

The UNL commencement ceremony requires all candidates to wear official academic dress: a proper graduation cap and graduation gown, matching the level of degree awarded. According to UNL policy, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates must adhere to the university’s “Standard Academic Regalia” specification to ensure uniformity and respect for academic tradition.

Undergraduates at UNL wear a black gown with red sleeve trim, accompanied by a satin red “N” stole, a black mortarboard cap and a black tassel with the “N” charm. Graduate candidates (master’s level) wear a black gown embroidered with the Nebraska “N” on panels, a UNL hood appropriate to the discipline, a black cap and a black tassel with the “N” charm. Doctoral candidates at UNL wear rental gowns provided by the university: the black doctoral robe with red velvet panels and embroidered “N”s, a keep-sake tam (rather than a standard mortarboard), the doctoral hood, and an old gold tassel with the “N” charm.

While the publicly-posted UNL pages do not detail a separate colour scheme for honor cords and stoles beyond the standard red satin “N” stole at the bachelor’s level, the guidelines emphasise that academic regalia sets (cap, gown, hood or stole, tassel) must match the university’s approved design and colour theme. These standardized graduation gown colour elements at UNL help graduates present a cohesive academic appearance and align with the institution’s ceremonial expectations.

If you are purchasing your graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and other academic regalia pieces for UNL commencement, ensure your cap and gown match the UNL black-base gown with red accents, the correct mortarboard (or tam for doctoral level), and the correct tassel colour (black for bachelor’s/master’s, old-gold for doctoral) along with the red satin stole for undergraduates. This alignment ensures you meet university policy and appear properly in official graduation photographs and ceremony proceedings.

UNL Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology – Official Graduation Regalia Kit

Upgrade your graduation day with the official UNL commencement academic regalia: graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, stole and honor cord all in one premium kit tailored for the Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology.

• Elegant Graduation Gown & Color Coordination: You’ll choose the correct gown color and style: black gown with red accents for Bachelor’s; black gown with embroidered “N” for Master’s; rental doctoral robe with red velvet panels for Doctoral level.
• Cap & Tassel Details: Standard mortarboard (Bachelor/Master) or tam (Doctoral) with correct tassel color – black with “N” for undergrads/masters, old gold with “N” for doctoral candidates.
• Stole & Honor Cord in School Colors: The satin red “N” stole is the hallmark for undergraduate ceremony. Honor cords reflect affiliated societies or campus groups, and should harmonize with UNL’s scarlet & cream brand identity.
• Faculty & Discipline Regalia Colors: Regalia for faculty and various disciplines follow the academic costume guide: gowns, hoods and tassels coloured to represent fields of study beyond just the campus of Applied Sciences & Technology context.
• All-In-One Academic Regalia Pack: This kit bundles everything you need for your commencement — cap, gown, tassel, stole and honor cord — making selection easier and ensuring alignment with UNL’s commencement standards.

Perfect for students, graduates and academic faculty preparing for commencement. Get your academic regalia kit today and make your UNL cap and gown moment unforgettable.

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