The University of Pikeville commencement ceremony celebrates graduates with traditional academic regalia, including a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), tassel, honor cord, and optional stole. The graduation gown color and style vary by degree level: bachelor’s gowns feature long sleeves, master’s gowns have oblong sleeves, and doctoral gowns include bell-shaped sleeves with black velvet facing and three velvet bars.

The mortarboard graduation cap completes the ensemble, with tassels worn in the traditional position before degree conferral. Tassels may be black, discipline-colored, or gold for doctoral candidates or institutional officials. Honor cords and stoles are optional accessories representing academic honors, honor society membership, or program affiliation. Master’s and doctoral graduates may wear hoods lined with University of Pikeville colors—black and orange—and edged in velvet corresponding to their field of study.

Faculty and advanced-degree holders participate in full academic regalia appropriate to their degree and discipline, enhancing the formal atmosphere of the commencement procession. Graduates selecting a cap, gown, and tassels set should choose a gown that aligns with their degree level, a standard black mortarboard cap, and tassel, honor cord, or stole according to university guidelines. Wearing a complete academic regalia set ensures a unified, professional, and polished appearance during the ceremony and in photographs, underscoring the significance of this important academic milestone at the University of Pikeville.

University of Pikeville Graduation Regalia Kit

Your official academic regalia kit for University of Pikeville commencement, including cap, gown, tassel, honor cord, and optional stole.

Key Features

• Graduation Gown: Styles for Bachelor’s (long sleeves), Master’s (oblong sleeves), Doctoral (bell sleeves with velvet facing and three sleeve bars).
• Mortarboard Cap: Classic black cap included to match gown and tassel.
• Tassel: Standard, discipline-specific, or gold for doctoral candidates and officials.
• Honor Cord & Stole: Optional cords and stoles highlighting honors, societies, or program affiliations.
• Academic Regalia Set: Complete bundle covering cap, gown, tassel for all degree levels.
• Quality Fabric: Durable material designed to look sharp during ceremonies, stage presentations, and photography.

Ensure your cap, gown, and tassels set meets University of Pikeville ceremonial standards. Celebrate your achievement with confidence and style.

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