University of Wisconsin–Stout Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary

The University of Wisconsin–Stout holds formal commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the spring and fall semesters. Participating undergraduates, graduates, and faculty must wear approved academic regalia including a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), and tassel.

The bachelor’s gown is typically black with pointed sleeves, the master’s gown retains a black fabric with oblong sleeves, and the doctoral gown features bell-shaped sleeves and velvet trimming. For bachelor’s degrees, the mortarboard tassel appears in gold for some degrees (e.g., Bachelor of Science) or white for Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Honor cords and stoles may be worn by students who qualify for distinction or membership in approved societies. For example, students in the Honors College may wear a royal blue satin stole. While the university does not provide a full public chart of tassel and stole colors for each discipline, the bookstore offers accredited products for cap & gown, tassel, and gown sets.

Graduates are instructed to order their cap-and-gown sets early, ensure their graduation gown color corresponds to their level (commonly black for bachelor, master, and doctoral programs at Stout), wear the graduation cap and tassel properly, and add any honor cords or stoles only if they meet eligibility criteria.

These academic regalia guidelines maintain a cohesive visual aesthetic during the ceremony, uphold institutional traditions, and present a unified, professional commencement experience.

University of Wisconsin–Stout Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Prepare for your commencement at UW‑Stout with the officially approved academic regalia: graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel—and optional honor cords or stoles—aligned with the university’s commencement attire policy.

Included in Set

• Graduation gown + cap + tassel for Bachelor, Master or Doctoral levels.
• Hood included for master’s/doctoral degrees when required.
• Honor cords & stoles: available separately for eligible students in recognized honours or societies.

Colour & Level Guide

• Graduation gown colour: standard black for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs at UW‑Stout.
• Graduation cap: black mortarboard included for bachelor’s/master’s; doctoral sets may include tam or appropriate headgear.
• Tassel colour: bachelor’s – white (BFA) or yellow (BS); graduate/doctoral – discipline‑specific colour matched to hood.
• Stoles & honor cords: colours vary by eligible programmes—verify eligibility and colour policy.

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