Ursuline College Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

Ursuline College’s commencement ceremony is the culminating academic celebration for graduates, requiring approved academic regalia including a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), tassel, and where applicable, hood. Graduates must order their regalia online through the official vendor by the specified deadline to ensure timely delivery for the ceremony.

Undergraduates are expected to wear the standard black gown and mortarboard cap, with tassels included in the official set. The college’s policies emphasize proper gown, cap, and tassel sets, and prohibit unofficial adornments. Stoles purchased by approved affinity or recognized groups may be worn, while honor cords for Latin honors (summa, magna, cum laude) are not provided by the college.

Graduate candidates (Master’s or Doctoral) follow similar regalia guidelines with gowns appropriate for their degree level, hoods in approved colors if required, and caps (mortarboard or tam) included in the official set. Honor cords and stoles are only allowed if issued by officially recognized programs or groups.

The academic regalia tradition encourages graduates to select the correct cap and gown set, with tassels aligning with institutional guidelines. Graduates are instructed on proper gown wearing and tassel movement during conferral to ensure visual consistency and respect for academic traditions. Families and graduates purchasing cap & gown sets must verify that orders meet the college’s deadlines, include all required components, and exclude non-approved adornments, ensuring a polished and uniform appearance during the ceremony.

Ursuline College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Prepare for your commencement at Ursuline College with the officially approved academic regalia package: graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel—and optional hood or stole as required—aligned with the college’s commencement attire policy. (ursuline.edu)

Included in Set

• Cap (mortarboard) + gown + tassel—suitable for Ursuline College commencement participation.
• Hood (if required for graduate‑level degrees) or stole for approved programmes; coordinate with college contact for availability.
• Honor cords & stoles: available separately for eligible graduates through officially recognised groups—verify with Ursuline College.

Colour & Level Guide

• Graduation gown colour: standard colour as offered via vendor; cap colour matches set.
• Graduation cap: Mortarboard required for commencement participants; vendor‑set includes cap and tassel.
• Tassel: Included in set; tassel colour compliant with the college’s approved regalia policy and vendor selection.
• Stoles & honor cords: Colours vary by programme/affinity group; not all adornments permitted—verify eligibility and purchase through designated channels.

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