The commencement ceremony at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (including its campus at Waukesha) features a formal procession and recognition of graduates that is approximately 2½ hours for undergraduates, masters and doctoral candidates. Graduates wear academic regalia: a black cap (mortarboard) and black gown for associate’s or bachelor’s candidates. The mortarboard is worn parallel to the floor, tassel on the right before the degree is conferred and moved to the left at the Chancellor’s direction during the ceremony. Master’s candidates wear similar black cap and gown but with a hood and the tassel on the left throughout; doctoral candidates wear a black tam, gold tassel, black gown with velvet chevrons and hood.

For bachelor’s candidates, the tassel colour corresponds to the academic discipline (for example, orange for engineering, light blue for education, white for humanities/social sciences, citron for social welfare) as listed in the institution’s attire guidelines. Graduates eligible for commencement honours (undergraduates with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.50 on at least 40 graded UWM credits) receive a traditional gold honor cord. Additionally, students in the Student Service Record Program who log 100 + volunteer hours may also wear a purple & white cord.

Regarding stoles and faculty regalia: while bachelor’s candidates typically wear gown without hood, master’s and doctoral candidates wear hoods identifying the field of study by velvet trim colour and lining, as per the academic regalia code. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} Faculty members wear academic regalia appropriate to their highest earned degree and institutional tradition. The ceremony at the Waukesha campus follows the same structure and regalia policy as the main UWM commencement.

UWM Waukesha Cap & Gown Academic Regalia Set

Get ready for your big moment with the official University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at Waukesha commencement attire. This academic regalia set includes the graduation gown, mortarboard cap (or tam for doctoral), tassel, and guidance for discipline colour choices, honor cords and stoles.

Key Features

• Traditional black graduation gown – bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral styles included.
• Matching graduation cap (mortarboard) or doctoral tam + tassel: black for bachelor & master, gold‐tassel for doctoral.
• Discipline tassel/hood trim colours at bachelor’s level – e.g., orange (Engineering), white (Humanities & Social Sciences), gold (Science & Mathematics), citron (Social Welfare) and more.
• Master’s hood and discipline‐colour velvet facing: light blue (Education), coral/salmon (Public Health), peacock (Human Resources & Labour Relations) etc.
• Honor cord and stole options: gold cord for high academic achievement, pewter stole for University Honors College, black/gold stole for McNair Scholars, red/white/blue cord for service members.
• Faculty and other discipline regalia follow same velvet/hood colour codes so you match official academic regalia guidelines.

Why It Matters

Choosing the correct regalia ensures your graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel correspond to your degree level and academic discipline. Aligning with UWM’s official academic regalia policy guarantees you meet the commencement ceremony’s colour and styling requirements—whether for bachelor, master or doctoral degree.

Ordering Instructions

Select your degree level (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctoral), pick your preferred discipline tassel or hood trim colour if applicable, and add honour cord or stole options if eligible. Make sure to order in plenty of time for shipping and try on your gown ahead of ceremony day to ensure proper fit.

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