The commencement ceremony at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) features a formal academic procession for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates, typically lasting approximately 2½ hours. Graduates wear traditional academic regalia including a mortarboard or tam, graduation gown, and tassel, with colours and accessory items aligned with the institution’s attire guidelines.

For associate’s and bachelor’s degree candidates, the standard regalia includes a black graduation gown with pointed sleeves and a black cap (mortarboard). The tassel starts on the right side and, when directed by the Chancellor, is moved to the left to signify degree conferral. Tassel colour is determined by academic discipline—for example: apricot for Nursing, orange for Engineering & Applied Science, white for Humanities & Social Sciences, citron for Social Welfare, gold for Science & Mathematics, and light blue for Education.

Master’s degree candidates wear a black gown designed with oblong sleeves, a black mortarboard cap, and a black tassel worn on the left throughout the ceremony. In addition, master’s graduates wear an academic hood whose velvet facing indicates the field of study using UWM’s discipline colour schema.

Doctoral candidates don distinctive regalia: a black gown with velvet chevrons on the sleeves and front panels, a black soft‑crowned tam, and a gold tassel worn on the left side. Their hood is longer and features broad velvet trim in the colour of the discipline.

Honor cords and stoles are supplementary but recognized accessories for graduates meeting special criteria such as scholastic honours or specific program participation. While exact stole colours vary by program, UWM emphasises that the graduation gown, cap, and correct tassel or hood colour are the core of academic regalia. Faculty members at UWM wear full academic regalia appropriate to their highest earned degree; the velvet lining and hood colours follow the same discipline‑based colour codes as students.

In summary, UWM’s commencement attire guidelines ensure consistency and clarity: a black graduation gown and cap, tassels and hoods colour‑coded by discipline, and the formal movement of the tassel for bachelor’s candidates at degree conferral. Adhering to these attire standards supports decorum, visual uniformity, and recognition of academic achievement in the UWM ceremony.

UWM Academic Regalia Set – Graduation Gown, Cap & Tassel for University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Get ready for your UWM graduation with a complete academic regalia set including the graduation gown, cap, tassel and optional honour cord/stole. This set aligns with UWM’s official commencement attire and academic dress standards—ensuring your graduation gown colour, academic regalia and graduation cap choices all match the university’s guidelines.

Key Features

• Classic black graduation gown suitable for bachelor, master and doctoral candidates at UWM.
• Graduation cap options: black mortarboard for bachelor’s and master’s; black tam for doctoral. Tassel placement and colour follow UWM’s guidelines (right to left move for bachelor’s, left for master’s, gold tassel for doctoral).
• Discipline‐specific tassel and hood colours: for example, apricot for Nursing, orange for Engineering & Applied Science, white for Humanities & Social Sciences, gold for Science & Mathematics, light blue for Education. Hoods for graduate levels display velvet trim colours indicating field of study.
• Optional honour cord and stole accessories: designed to pair with the primary cap and gown set, representing academic honours or special program affiliation (verify eligibility per UWM program).
• Faculty and advanced degree holders’ academic regalia: aligned velvet trim and hood colours reflecting discipline, matching UWM academic dress code.

Why It Matters

Ensuring your graduation gown, graduation cap and academic regalia conform to UWM’s standards helps you present your achievement with clarity and consistency. Discipline‑coloured tassels and hood trims help identify your field of study visually, while correct gown style and cap placement demonstrate alignment with institutional ceremony protocol.

How to Order

Select your degree level and size, then pick your discipline’s tassel or hood colour. Add an honour cord or stole if eligible. Order with sufficient lead time to receive, try on and prepare for UWM’s commencement ceremony.

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 , 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.