The University of South Dakota commencement ceremony embraces classic academic regalia and formal procession to honour graduates. Undergraduate and graduate candidates receive a graduation gown and mortarboard (or tam for doctoral candidates) in the approved format. Graduates wear their graduation cap and gown, complete with tassels sets, to mark the milestone moment. Students order their academic regalia — cap, gown, tassel, hood or stole — via USD’s central vendor; the rental regalia package includes gown, cap or tam, tassel and stole or hood, with the cap and tassel kept by the student and the gown returned.

Because faculty and students wear different types of faculty regalia and academic regalia, key distinctions exist: undergraduates wear black gowns with standard sleeves and tassels on the right until degrees are conferred; graduates wear gowns with appropriate hoods or stoles and move their tassel to the left after crossing the stage. All students must wear approved caps and gowns; cords, stoles and honor cords are strictly regulated by the Registrar’s office.

At USD, cords or stoles must be pre-approved, each group’s colour must differ from others, no text except the organization/department name is allowed, and the gold stole is reserved for University Scholars and Thesis Scholars only. Students are limited to two stoles and three cords.

The commencement event at USD takes place in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center with no guest ticket limits, and graduates arrive in full regalia at least 40 minutes before the ceremony. Diplomas are mailed later — at the ceremony students receive diploma covers.

In shopping for regalia sets — graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels sets — it’s vital to match USD’s approved format and ensure cords and stoles comply with USD’s policy. Selecting the correct academic regalia ensures your graduation cap and gown reflect the institution’s traditions and honours the achievement appropriately.

University of South Dakota Graduation Regalia – Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology

Get ready for your big moment with the appropriate academic regalia for the University of South Dakota: graduation gown, graduation cap, academic regalia and full cap & gown sets tailored for bachelor, master, doctoral levels.

???? Bachelor’s Regalia

• Graduation gown: approved black under-graduate gown
• Graduation cap and tassel: wear on the right, switch after degree awarded
• Honour cords & stoles: gold stole reserved for University Scholars; must be pre-approved
• Colour scheme for tassels/honour cords: not listed publicly; consult USD Registrar

???? Master’s Regalia

• Graduation gown: standard black master’s gown style
• Graduation cap & tassel: tassel typically on the left for graduate-level
• Hood or stole may apply; consult vendor and USD guidelines
• Tassels/cords/stoles colour: USD does not publish specific codes publicly

???? Doctoral Regalia

• Graduation gown: doctoral style with velvet facings & sleeve bars
• Tam or mortarboard: standard doctoral headwear (confirm with USD)
• Tassels, stoles, cords: must follow USD’s approval rules — distinguishable colour, approved group/department only

???? Cap & Gown Sets – All Degree Levels

• Regalia package includes: gown, cap or tam, tassel, stole or hood (USD rental).
• Return gown after ceremony; keep cap/tassel/stole/hood
• Ensure your order aligns with the University’s regalia guidelines for graduation gowns, academic regalia and tassel sets

????‍???? Faculty & Discipline Regalia

• Faculty regalia offered via Charlie’s Bookstore; ordering link provided by USD Registrar.
• Discipline-specific colours: USD does not list full public list; university school colour is vermilion/white for hood lining.

Order your certified cap, gown and tassel set today and walk with confidence—your academic regalia reflects both your achievement and your institution’s diploma tradition.

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