University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

UW Eau Claire Commencement & Academic Regalia

The UW Eau Claire commencement ceremony is a formal recognition of student achievement where graduates wear complete academic regalia: graduation cap, graduation gown and tassel. For baccalaureate candidates, the graduation gown is **blue** with square sleeves and the mortarboard is blue. The tassel for undergraduates is worn on the **right side** of the cap until the degree is officially conferred, at which point it is moved to the left.

For master’s and specialist degree candidates, the regalia shifts: the graduation gown is **black** with oblong sleeves for a master’s, the cap is a black mortarboard, and the tassel remains on the **left side** for the duration of the ceremony. A hood trimmed with institutional and degree‑specific colours is also required. Doctoral candidates wear a black gown with bell‑shaped sleeves, velvet panels and a black tam or mortarboard.

Academic honours and distinction are displayed through cords and stoles. Undergraduate students who meet GPA thresholds may wear a gold cord for graduation with distinction. Additional stoles—such as a “stole of gratitude” or a student‑athlete stole—are permitted when the criteria are met, and must conform to the university’s official regalia guidelines. Faculty regalia reflects the highest degree earned: doctoral gowns with velvet stripes, appropriate hoods, and traditional academic dress components. The overall academic regalia policy ensures a unified and dignified look—graduation gown colour, graduation cap style, correct tassel position, and authorised cords or stoles—across all levels of the ceremony.

UW Eau Claire Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology – Graduation Gown & Regalia Collection

Our tailored academic regalia collection is designed specifically for the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology. Featuring a premium graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and honor cord or stole, this set meets the official commencement apparel and academic regalia standards for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral graduates and faculty.

Product Options

• Bachelor’s Set: Blue gown with square sleeves, blue mortarboard cap, tassel worn on right side until degree conferral then moved to left. Honor cords/stoles may be worn if criteria met.
• Master’s Set: Black gown with oblong sleeves, black mortarboard cap, tassel on left side throughout. Hood is required; honor cords/stoles not customary.
• Doctoral Set: Black doctoral gown with bell‑shaped sleeves and velvet stripes, black tam or cap, tassel on left side (gold or as specified). Hood required.
• Faculty & Discipline Regalia: Gown and cap styled for highest degree earned, with hood and trim reflecting discipline colours. Honor cords/stoles optional as approved.

Key Benefits

• Fully compliant with the University’s official commencement apparel & academic regalia policy—guaranteeing correct graduation gown colour, graduation cap style, and proper academic regalia presentation.
• Complete graduation gown, graduation cap and coordinated tassel included—ready for your commencement ceremony and photo‑ready.
• Honor cord and stole colour choices aligned with approved criteria for academic honours and recognition at UW Eau Claire.
• Multiple variants covering bachelor, master, doctoral and faculty/disciplines ensure you select the correct set for your achievement level.
• Perfect for the ceremony podium, family photos and lasting memories of your academic milestone.

Step confidently into your future—wear your graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and honor cord or stole with pride, knowing your academic regalia is aligned with the traditions and standards of UW Eau Claire Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology.

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