Villanova University

Villanova University’s commencement ceremonies maintain a polished and unified academic regalia standard to ensure graduates and faculty look professional and ceremony-ready. At Villanova, graduates register for commencement and order the official cap and gown set via the university’s partner vendor. The core items for student participants include the graduation gown, the graduation cap (mortarboard or tam depending on degree level), and the appropriate hood or stole for master’s and doctoral candidates.

The base graduation gown colour for undergraduate ceremonies is typically black, forming the standard academic regalia for all students. Graduates wear the gown and cap, proceeding through the ceremony with the faculty procession. For graduate students, the hood colours correspond to degree programs: for example, Master of Arts = white, Master of Science = gold, Public Administration = peacock blue, and Theological Studies = scarlet. Honor cords, stoles, and other recognitions are permitted through authorized student societies and honours programs, although the public handbook does not list a full cord-colour chart.

Faculty regalia at Villanova follows standard academic dress protocols: faculty with doctoral degrees wear gowns with velvet panels and discipline-coloured hoods/facings, while other faculty wear the gown style corresponding to their highest earned degree. In summary, Villanova’s commencement and academic regalia norms ensure a coherent presentation: the graduation gown provides the base, the graduation cap completes the look, tassels, hoods, and stoles designate level and discipline, and faculty regalia distinguish instructors and advanced degree holders.

Villanova University – Graduation Cap & Gown Set

• Classic graduation gown — styles available for bachelor, master & doctoral levels
• Graduation cap (mortarboard or tam) with matching tassel or hood set aligned to university requirements
• Hood & tassel colour guidance: MA = white, MS = gold, Public Administration = peacock blue, Theological Studies = scarlet
• Honor stoles & cords available for Villanova University approved recognition (honour societies, honours programmes)
• High‑quality academic regalia bundle: cap, gown, tassel/hood, optional honour cords/stoles — built to meet Villanova University commencement standards and graduation gown expectations

Be ceremony‑ready for your Villanova University graduation with a full academic regalia package. This cap and gown set aligns with the university’s guidelines for graduation gown colour, graduation cap style, tassel/hood sets and faculty regalia so you walk confidently and ceremonially on your big day.

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