University of Virginia

University of Virginia Commencement & Academic Regalia

The University of Virginia conducts an annual commencement ceremony where graduates from bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs participate. Full academic dress is required—comprising a graduation gown, a graduation cap (mortarboard for most, tam or other style for doctoral), and appropriate additions in line with the institution’s academic regalia policy.

At UVA, the standard gown colour is navy blue with orange accents for the institution’s Jefferson‑style design: the gown features navy velvet panels and chevrons outlined in orange cording, with an orange Rotunda emblem on the front velvet panels. Tassels and discipline colours are guided by each school: for bachelor’s candidates the tassel colour corresponds to the specific school or discipline; master’s and doctoral candidates wear hoods and velvet trim in colours representing their field, along with appropriate caps and, for doctoral level, potentially a gold or distinctive tassel.

Honor cords and stoles may be worn by eligible students representing academic distinction or recognised organisations, subject to the university’s guidelines. Faculty and platform participants wear full academic regalia representing their highest earned degree—gown, hood, and cap reflecting institution and discipline. Together, the full set of cap, gown and tassels sets along with approved cords and stoles ensures a unified and dignified presentation of academic achievement at UVA.

UVA – Graduation Gown & Regalia Collection

This academic regalia collection is tailored for University of Virginia graduates. Featuring a premium graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and optional honor cords or stoles—this set aligns with commencement dress expectations. Keywords: graduation gown, graduation gown color, graduation cap, academic regalia, cap, gown and tassels sets.

Product Options

• Bachelor’s Set: Navy gown, navy mortarboard cap, tassel colour based on your school/discipline.
• Master’s Set: Navy gown and cap, hood in your discipline colour, tassel and nominated accessories.
• Doctoral Set: Navy gown with velvet trim, tam or doctoral cap, tassel and hood reflecting the highest degree earned.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Eligible graduates may add optional cords or stoles recognized by UVA’s policies.

Key Benefits

• Fully compliant with UVA’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 academic discipline and level for meaningful recognition.
• Optional honor cords or stoles available to recognize academic achievements or associations.
• Variants available for bachelor, master and doctoral levels—choose the set that fits your achievement.

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 the University of Virginia.

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