At Washington & Jefferson College, the annual commencement ceremony is a time-honoured rite of passage held in the spring, where graduates don full academic regalia to reflect their scholastic achievement. The ceremony features the traditional graduation gown and graduation cap (mortarboard) worn by undergraduate students, with the tassel positioned on the right at the start and moved to the left once the degree is conferred.

The color of the graduation gown is the standard black for bachelor’s candidates, accompanying the square mortarboard in matching colour. Honor cords and stoles add to the ensemble: students achieving academic honours or membership in recognised societies wear distinct cords in W&J’s official colours (red and black) and/or stoles that represent their achievement.

Faculty and master’s/doctoral candidates wear academic regalia with additional details: master’s gowns feature oblong sleeves, doctoral gowns have velvet panels and tams instead of mortarboards, reflecting higher degree distinction. Faculty regalia incorporate the institution’s signature colours and follow the custom academic dress code, with hoods that display the disciplinary colour and institution lining.

The college’s hood linings and gown facings differentiate among disciplines and degree-levels, allowing attendees to recognise bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and faculty regalia at a glance. The use of academic regalia at W&J underlines the tradition of the mortarboard cap, gown, tassel, and honour cords/stoles in marking the milestone of graduation, and reinforces the institution’s commitment to ceremony and recognition of scholastic success.

W&J College Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology Graduation Regalia – Bachelor Set

Celebrate your achievement at Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) with this official‑style academic regalia set. The set includes a graduation gown in the W&J‑approved colour, a graduation cap (mortarboard), a tassel in W&J colour, an honor cord and a stole – everything you need to step across the stage with pride.

Features

• Graduation gown in the official W&J colour for bachelor graduates – crisp, wrinkle‑resistant fabric.
• Matching mortarboard cap with flat top and button-secured tassel loop.
• Tassel in W&J bachelor graduation colour – adds the traditional finishing touch.
• Honor cord and stole set in the designated colour(s) for W&J bachelor graduates from the Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology.
• Designed for commencement ceremony, photo ops and keepsake use.
• Easy ordering with size options to fit all graduates.

Why this set matters:

This full academic regalia set allows W&J graduates to honour tradition, showcase your achievement and look sharp for your graduation day and beyond. The gown colour, cap and tassel, honor cord and stole all reflect the formal standard of academic regalia associated with your institution.

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