University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Commencement & Academic Regalia

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley conducts formal commencement ceremonies for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates where full academic dress is required. Graduates wear the appropriate graduation gown, a graduation cap (typically a mortarboard for undergraduates and a tam or special cap for doctoral degrees), and coordinate their attire according to the university’s official academic regalia guidelines. ([utrgv.edu Guide to Graduation & Commencement FAQ])

UTRGV publishes a detailed “Designated Tassel and Hood Colors” chart showing discipline‑specific tassel and hood colour assignments. For example, undergraduate tassels reflect the college: College of Engineering & Computer Science = orange; College of Fine Arts = brown; College of Sciences = gold; School of Nursing = apricot. Master’s and doctoral tassels are typically black, while the hood colour reflects the field (e.g., Master of Science = gold; Doctor of Philosophy = drab). ([utrgv.edu Regalia PDF])

Honor cords and stoles are permitted under the UTRGV policy. Students earning Latin honours or members of recognised societies may wear cords or stoles approved through the commencement office. Faculty and platform participants must wear academic regalia matching their highest earned degree: gown style, hood lining, velvet colour and cap within the tradition. The full ensemble of proper graduation gown colour/design, correct graduation cap, discipline‑appropriate tassel, and authorised cords or stoles constitutes the complete “cap, gown and tassels sets” for the ceremony. In summary, UTRGV emphasises the significance of the graduation gown colour and design, the graduation cap style, the tassel and hood colours by discipline, and approved honour cords/stoles to ensure a unified and dignified commencement presentation.

UTRGV – Graduation Gown & Regalia Collection

This academic regalia collection is designed for graduates and faculty of UTRGV. 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 color, graduation cap, academic regalia, cap, gown and tassels sets.

Product Options

• Bachelor’s Set: Gown, mortarboard cap, tassel colour tied to discipline (e.g., orange; brown; gold; apricot).
• Master’s Set: Gown, cap, tassel (often black) and hood trim corresponding to discipline.
• Doctoral Set: Doctoral‑style gown, tam or doctoral cap, tassel & hood colours aligned with highest degree.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Optional cords/stoles for honour graduates, student‑athletes, veteran status, or academic societies—integrated into the set.

Key Benefits

• Fully compliant with UTRGV’s official commencement and academic regalia policy.
• Includes graduation gown, graduation cap and coordinated tassel set—ready for your ceremony.
• Tassel and hood colours aligned with your college/discipline for meaningful personalisation.
• Optional honour cords or stoles available to recognise academic achievement or membership.
• Variants cover bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels—choose the set that matches your milestone.

Step confidently onto the stage—wear your graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel with pride, knowing your academic regalia aligns with the traditions and standards of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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