Valley City State University Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

At Valley City State University, the commencement ceremony is a formal recognition of academic achievement where graduates wear approved academic regalia — a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), tassel, hood (for advanced degrees) and any authorized honor cords or stoles. The university website notes that “commencement attire (Cap, Gown, Tassel and Hood) can be purchased at the VCSU Bookstore.”

The bachelor’s degree candidates wear the classic black graduation gown (with long pointed sleeves, worn closed) and a black mortarboard cap without a hood. Master’s candidates wear a black gown of oblong‑sleeve design, a hood signifying graduate level and the graduation cap; the doctoral‑level gown is larger and features velvet panels and sleeve bars, with a hood and often a velvet tam cap. The tassel colour may follow discipline traditions or remain standard black unless otherwise indicated; for doctoral gowns, the trim may reflect the subject area colour.

Honor cords and stoles at VCSU are awarded to undergraduates meeting the honours GPA thresholds — “Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude” are noted in the FAQ document. These cords are free to eligible students and are picked up after notification. The university emphasises students must order and obtain their cap, gown and tassel in advance through the bookstore. Outline of color‑specific stoles or cords by discipline is not fully published, but the standard black gown and mortarboard plus a discipline‑ or honours‑appropriate tassel and hood/trimming is required. Visual consistency, formal academic presentation and adherence to the institution’s academic regalia policy are stressed.

Valley City State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Prepare for your commencement at Valley City 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 the gown level.
• Honor cords & stoles available separately for eligible graduates with honours.

Colour & Level Guide

• Graduation gown colour: standard black for bachelor’s; black for master’s; enhanced styling for doctoral/faculty levels.
• Graduation cap: black mortarboard for bachelors and masters; doctoral may include velvet tam per institution practice.
• Tassel colour: discipline‑specific or black for bachelor’s/masters; metallic gold or subject colour for doctoral/faculty.
• Stoles and honor cords: colours vary by honours or departmental recognition — be sure to verify with VCSU before ordering.

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