University of Olivet

The University of Olivet’s commencement ceremony takes place annually each May, with the Class of 2025 scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 in the Cutler Event Center. Graduates line up at 12 p.m., march in, receive their diploma and hood, and have a professional photograph taken on stage. Guests of any number are welcome, complimentary parking is provided, and special accessible seating is available. The Baccalaureate service is held the evening before the main ceremony.

The academic regalia for UOlivet emphasizes school identity: since May 2016 students have worn caps, gowns and tassels in the official school colour (red) to create a unified look for commencement. Faculty, staff, and graduating students wear traditional mortarboard caps and gowns, with tassels in red to match. The uniform “cap, gown and tassels sets” reflect the university’s brand and commitment to a consistent, professional commencement appearance.

Honor cords, stoles and distinctions follow the customary academic regalia traditions: while UOlivet does not publish a detailed colour key in its readily‑available handbooks, graduates typically wear honor cords and stoles denoting academic or organisational achievement, layered over the gown. These accessories complement the gown and cap ensemble and align with standard academic dress practice. Stoles carry school identity or departmental representation; cords represent academic honours and involvement.

In summary: the UOlivet commencement event is a formal, university‑wide celebration of graduates, where the academic regalia — including the red gown, red tassel, mortarboard cap, and optional honor cords/stoles — combine tradition and institutional branding for a memorable, professional ceremony.

UOlivet Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel Set – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

• Official university graduation gown in the school’s **red** colour – perfect for UOlivet commencement, graduation gown and graduation cap sets.
• Matching mortarboard graduation cap with coordinating red tassel – the ideal academic regalia ensemble for undergraduates.
• Designed for the Bachelor candidate: streamlined academic regalia style, clean silhouette, full‑length gown in university colour.
• Includes: one cap, one gown, one tassel. Ready‑to‑wear for commencement procession and photo‑ready graduation ceremony.
• Compatible with honour cords and stoles – note: the university does not specify full colour‑coding publicly; consult your academic department for customisation.

UOlivet Master Cap, Gown & Tassel Set + Honour Cord/Stole – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

• Master‑level academic regalia: matching red graduation gown, graduation cap, and school‐colour tassel – reflecting university branding.
• Includes optional honour cord and stole – perfect addition to your cap, gown and tassels set, completing the graduation attire.
• Graduation gown styled for Master’s ceremony, consistent with UOlivet’s commencement regalia standard.
• Graduation cap (mortarboard) with red tassel emphasizes the academic achievement visually and in photos.
• Stole and cord may vary depending on departmental or honours designation – please confirm with the university bookstore or commencement office.

UOlivet Doctoral Cap, Gown & Tassel Set + Honour Cord/Stole – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

• Doctoral graduation gown in UOlivet’s red school colour – bold academic regalia for doctoral candidates.
• Includes traditional mortarboard cap (or optional tam if permitted), red tassel, and coordination of honour cord and stole accessories.
• High‑quality academic gown tailored for doctoral commencement, aligning with university traditions of academic regalia.
• Designed for graduation ceremony visibility: the gown, cap and tassel create a professional, branded look for doctoral recipients.
• Honor cord and stole colours may be discipline‑ or honours‑specific – confirm exact colour combinations with the university.

UOlivet Cap & Gown + Tassel Set – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology (All Levels)

• Full set for graduation ceremony: red graduation gown, matching graduation cap, and red tassel – captures the academic regalia look desired.
• Ideal for Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral candidates relying on the school’s official colour scheme for commencement attire.
• One‑piece purchase covers cap, gown and tassel – perfect for groups, departments or individual graduates seeking uniform performance‑wear.
• Coordinates with honour cords, stoles and medallions – customize your academic regalia to reflect involvement, achievements or discipline.
• Reflects UOlivet’s 2016 initiative to graduate all students in the official red school colour for caps, gowns and tassels.

UOlivet Faculty Regalia Colour – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

• Faculty academic regalia custom‑coloured in line with UOlivet’s school branding – designed for professors, lecturers and academic staff at commencement.
• Academic gown, mortarboard or tam, and tassel coordinate with the university’s red colour scheme for commencement‑day visibility.
• High‑quality faculty gown tailored for formal ceremonies, consistent with the institution’s academic regalia tradition.
• Supports departmental stripes or facings if applicable; contact the UOlivet bookstore or regalia vendor for full faculty hood/trim details.
• Perfect for faculty participation in the graduation ceremony alongside graduates, enhancing the overall visual cohesion of the event.

UOlivet Discipline‑Specific Regalia Colours – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

• While UOlivet standardizes the student gown, cap and tassel in the official red school colour, discipline‐specific hood linings, stoles or cords may reflect each academic unit or honour society.
• Graduation gown and cap remain red; however, stoles and honour cords may display departmental colours or academic distinction hues – please verify with the university.
• Supports a cap, gown and tassel base set in red, with optional custom accessories to represent your major or achievement during the commencement ceremony.
• Academic regalia accessories like cords and stoles are designed to complement the graduation gown while adhering to the general university colour standard.
• Be sure to check your major’s departmental colour scheme for honour cords/stoles prior to ordering to ensure the correct academic regalia accessories.

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