Ursinus College Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony is a formal academic event held annually, where graduates must wear approved academic regalia. Each participant wears a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), tassel, and, where required, a hood. Graduates order their regalia online from the designated vendor, including one black academic gown, one mortarboard, one tri-colour tassel in red, old gold, and black, plus a hood with white edging for arts or yellow for science.

The regalia guidelines emphasize wearing the standard black gown, paired with the tassel moved from right to left at degree conferral. Honor cords and stoles may be worn only if issued through officially recognized programs or student organizations. Non-approved adornments are prohibited, and graduates are instructed to contact the bookstore for regalia logistics.

Robing instructions detail the correct order of procession, cap placement, gown length, and accessories such as hoods for advanced degrees. Faculty assist graduates with proper academic regalia setup to ensure visual consistency during photography and uphold academic tradition.

Purchasing the correct cap & gown set ensures the graduation gown color aligns with institutional standards, the graduation cap is the approved style, and the tassel set is included. Graduates must verify that any honor cords or stoles meet Ursinus College’s approval. This consistent use of academic regalia—including graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles—ensures a unified and dignified commencement appearance that reflects the college’s standards for academic achievement.

Ursinus College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Prepare for your commencement at Ursinus College with the officially approved academic regalia package: graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel—and optional hood, honor cord or stole—aligned with the college’s commencement attire policy.

Included in Set

• Cap (mortarboard) + gown + tassel—suitable for Ursinus College commencement participation.
• Hood (if applicable for graduate degrees) or approved stole for programs; coordinate with the bookstore for availability.
• Honor cords & stoles: available separately for eligible grads through recognized student groups—verify with Ursinus College.

Colour & Level Guide

• Graduation gown colour: standard black at Ursinus College.
• Graduation cap: black mortarboard included in the regalia package.
• Tassel colour: tri‑colour red, old gold and black for all graduates.
• Stoles & honor cords: colors vary by program/recognized group; ensure compliance with college policy.

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