Valdosta State University Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

Valdosta State University’s commencement ceremony is a formal academic celebration in which graduates must wear approved academic regalia — including a graduation gown, a graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), tassel and optional honour cords or stoles. The university’s Commencement Handbook and FAQ emphasise that students must order their cap and gown in advance through the official vendor and follow deadlines for regalia pickup.

Undergraduate degree candidates wear the standard black graduation gown and a black mortarboard graduation cap. The tassel is worn on the right side prior to conferral and moved to the left during the ceremony, in line with academic tradition. Graduates are responsible for acquiring their cap, gown and tassel set in time to march at the ceremony. Master’s candidates follow the graduate‑level academic dress code: a gown with oblong sleeves, a hood reflecting discipline colours, and a matching cap. The hood’s velvet trim and lining reflect the discipline’s field, and the tassel colour aligns with discipline or honours distinctions. Doctoral graduates and faculty wear the highest level of regalia with velvet facings, sleeve bars, the academic hood, and typically a metallic or discipline‑colour tassel. Although Valdosta State’s publicly‑available documents don’t list every colour for every discipline, they refer to a hood colour breakdown.

Honor cords and stoles are awarded for academic honours, society membership or institutional recognition. Valdosta State’s ceremony instructions allow for approved cords (such as the 1906 Society cord) and stoles recognised by the institution. Every graduate must apply for participation, order the correct cap & gown set and meet deadlines. The visual consistency of the academic regalia — correct graduation gown colour (standard black for undergraduate/master), matching graduation cap and discipline‑ or honours‑appropriate tassel sets — contributes to a formal and unified commencement experience.

Valdosta State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Prepare for your commencement at Valdosta State University with the officially approved academic regalia: graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, hood (if required) 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 level.
• Hoods for advanced degrees (Master’s, Doctoral) when required by institution’s academic regalia code.
• Honor cords & stoles available separately for eligible graduates with honours or organisational recognition.

Colour & Level Guide

• Graduation gown colour: standard black for bachelor’s and master’s levels; doctoral regalia includes enhanced styling.
• Graduation cap: black mortarboard for undergraduate/master; doctoral level may use a tam depending on university policy.
• Tassel colour: discipline‑specific or standard black for bachelor/master; metallic gold or discipline colour for doctoral/faculty.
• Stoles and honor cords: colours vary by honour society or departmental recognition — verify university‑approved colours before ordering.

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