University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin Commencement & Academic Regalia

The University of Texas at Austin holds its university-wide commencement ceremonies where bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates participate wearing full academic dress. Graduates of bachelor’s degrees are required to wear a standard black graduation gown and a mortarboard graduation cap, along with a tassel in the colour designated for their academic discipline.

For master’s degree candidates, the academic regalia includes a customised gown with burnt orange flat braiding down the front panels, a mortarboard cap with discipline-colour tassel, and a hood lined in the university colours of burnt orange and white. Doctoral candidates wear distinctive regalia: a richly designed russet gown incorporating the university’s orange and white, three velvet chevrons on the sleeves, a six-cornered tam cap and a gold tassel. The hood is lined in burnt orange and white with the discipline colour represented by a pin on the lapel.

Honor cords and stoles may be worn by students who meet the criteria for academic distinction or membership in recognized societies, but all accessories must comply with the university’s regalia policy and be approved. All participants—graduates and faculty—must wear the correct “cap, gown and tassels sets”: the proper gown colour or design, correct cap style, discipline-appropriate tassel, and any approved cords or stoles—ensuring a unified, dignified presentation of academic achievement during the ceremony. Faculty and platform participants wear regalia corresponding to their highest earned degree, including gown, hood and cap styled in accordance with tradition. In summary, UT Austin emphasizes the significance of correct graduation gown colour and design, proper graduation cap placement, discipline or level-specific tassels and hoods, and authorised honour cords or stoles for a coherent academic regalia presentation.

UT Austin – Graduation Gown & Regalia Collection

This academic regalia collection is tailored for graduates and faculty of UT Austin. Featuring a premium graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and optional honour cords or stoles — this set aligns with the institution’s commencement apparel standards. Keywords: graduation gown, graduation gown colour, graduation cap, academic regalia, cap, gown and tassels sets.

Product Options

• Bachelor’s Set: Black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel in discipline colour; optional cords/stoles when approved.
• Master’s Set: Black gown with burnt orange detailing, cap, discipline-colour tassel, hood lined burnt orange/white.
• Doctoral Set: Doctoral‐style gown (russet), tam or special cap, gold tassel, hood aligned to highest degree; optional honour cords/stoles.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Optional accessories for eligible graduates — integrated with the cap, gown and tassels set.

Key Benefits

• Compliant with UT Austin’s official commencement apparel and academic regalia policy.
• Includes graduation gown, graduation cap and coordinated tassel set — ready for your ceremony.
• Tassel and hood colours aligned with your discipline and academic level for meaningful recognition.
• Optional honour cords or stoles available to reflect academic achievement or membership.
• Variants cover bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels — choose the set matching your milestone.

Step confidently onto the stage and into your future — wear your graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel with pride, knowing your academic regalia aligns with the traditions and standards of UT Austin.

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