University of Nebraska Omaha

The commencement ceremony at UNO is held in the university’s arena where graduates line up by college and program and proceed into the ceremony in full academic regalia. Each candidate must wear the correct graduation cap and graduation gown as stipulated by the academic regalia policy. 

For undergraduate students the standard graduation gown is the black bachelor’s gown and a mortarboard graduation cap with the tassel worn on the right front of the cap until directed to move it to the left. Graduates must order their cap, gown and tassels from the university-approved store and wear business casual attire beneath the gown.

Graduate and doctoral candidates wear elevated academic regalia: for master’s degrees the graduation gown has distinct sleeve styling, the graduation cap remains a mortarboard, and the hood and tassel colours correspond to the degree discipline.  Doctoral candidates wear the doctoral gown with velvet panels and bars, a tam (rather than the traditional mortarboard), tassel and hood appropriate to their discipline.

Honour cords and stoles: The university allows honour cords from recognised societies wearing the correct colour cords; stoles may reflect organisational affiliations or discipline recognition.  Specific tassel colour and hood lining depend on the field of study, as listed in the university’s degree-colour guide (for example gold for sciences, white for arts, drab for business). }

This ensures that when you purchase your cap and gown sets (including tassel, stole and honour cord) you align with UNO’s official commencement standards. Matching the correct graduation gown colour, cap design and academic regalia elements ensures a polished appearance aligned with university tradition.

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

Upgrade your graduation day with the official UNO 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: Choose the correct gown color and style: for Bachelor’s use the standard gown; for Master’s and Doctoral use gowns and hoods in blue with silver/blue lining (as per UNO’s academic costume guide).
• Cap & Tassel Details: Standard cap (mortarboard) for Bachelor/Master, tam option for Doctorate; tassel color is discipline-specific in the UNO cap & gown timeline.
• Stole & Honor Cord in School Colors: Honor cords from recognized societies are permitted; stoles reflect honor society, campus organization or discipline affiliation, designed to complement your cap and gown set.
• Faculty & Discipline Regalia Colors: For faculty and disciplines other than the Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology, the Academic Costume Guide lists color codes like drab, golden yellow, orange.
• All-In-One Academic Regalia Pack: This kit bundles everything you need for your ceremony—cap, gown, tassel, stole and honor cord—making selection easier and ensuring alignment with UNO’s commencement standards.

Perfect for students, graduates and academic faculty preparing for commencement. Get your academic regalia kit today and make your UNO 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 Omaha , 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.