University of the Incarnate Word

The University of the Incarnate Word’s commencement ceremony honours graduates across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes with a formal academic procession. All degree candidates must wear full academic regalia—including the graduation gown, graduation cap (typically a mortarboard for bachelor’s and master’s degrees), tassel and, where applicable, a hood or stole—to present a unified cap, gown and tassels set that recognises scholarly achievement and tradition. The UIW “Prepare for Graduation” page emphasises ordering your cap, gown, tassel and other regalia to ensure you are fully prepared.

For bachelor’s degree candidates, the graduation gown colour is the institution’s approved standard (typically black), paired with a mortarboard‑style graduation cap. The tassel and gown complete the cap, gown and tassels set as required by UIW. The regalia page instructs students to order their cap, gown, and tassels to look their best on graduation day. Honor cords and sashes are allowed for academic honours and student organisation membership, but only those approved through the university’s Graduation Stole Policy may be worn.

For master’s degree candidates, UIW requires the black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel and, where applicable, hood or stole consistent with advanced‑degree regalia standards. The gown remains the institution’s standard colour, while the hood or stole reflects the graduate’s discipline if required. UIW’s policy states each candidate must wear the designated cap, gown and hood as appropriate for the degree awarded.

Doctoral degree candidates at UIW follow advanced academic‑regalia protocol: though the base graduation gown colour remains the institutional standard, the gown may include additional styling, the cap may differ (for example a tam), and the tassel, hood or stole reflect the discipline and doctoral level status. Faculty and academic officials wear traditional faculty regalia: gowns, hoods lined in UIW institutional colours, and velvet or trim indicating faculty discipline and degree level. These consistent dress requirements ensure a cohesive visual presentation of academic regalia—cap, gown, and tassels sets—across the ceremony. Graduates are strongly advised to order their full cap, gown and tassels sets early and verify any organizational or honor‑cord/stole approval through the university to avoid disqualification from participation.

University of the Incarnate Word Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels

Mark your milestone with the official UIW academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. This set includes a high‑quality graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles to complete your cap, gown and tassels set.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, styled for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—matching UIW’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor/master; tam or other approved cap for doctoral candidates if applicable.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and institutional identity—UIW hood lining is red, white and black for all degrees. Discipline‑specific velvet trim colours include e.g., Light Blue for Education, Gold for Science, White for Arts.
• Honor cords & stoles: Students may wear cords or stoles for academic or leadership recognition—only those approved through UIW’s Graduation Stole Policy may be worn.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains black; hood lining shows UIW institutional colours; velvet trim indicates discipline per standard academic dress conventions.

Everything you need to look sharp on your commencement day—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles—all designed to align with UIW’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or student organization has a specific stole or cord colour requirement before placing your order.

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