Winona State University

Winona State University (WSU) requires every graduating student attending the commencement ceremony to wear proper academic attire: the official graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel — together forming the essential cap, gown and tassels set. As noted on WSU’s Records & Registration “Attire & Regalia” guidance, “You are required to wear commencement regalia, including a cap and gown.”

Undergraduate students wear the standard gown style appropriate for the bachelor’s degree, alongside a mortarboard graduation cap with tassel. Details in the “Commencement Rehearsal Instructions” emphasize that “Gown, Mortarboard (Cap), Tassel and Graduate Hood: Mortarboard (cap), tassel and gowns are required.” Graduate students have an additional academic hood component included in their academic regalia, reinforcing their advanced degree level. The official vendor for WSU regalia is via Herff Jones through the University ordering site.

Honor cords and stoles also form part of the graduation attire. While specific colour charts for every discipline are not publicly detailed in the WSU graduation page, the regalia guidelines direct students to order regalia items online through the official partner and to utilize approved cords and stoles when applicable. Faculty and platform participants at Winona State wear full academic regalia — gowns, hoods or stoles indicative of their discipline, and caps or tam-style headwear reflecting their highest degree earned.

The commencement ceremony is held in‑person at McCown Gym (or other designated venue), is livestreamed for families and guests, and includes instructions for line‑up, check‑in and attire. As a result, students ordering their academic regalia or merchants listing Winona State University bundles should incorporate keywords such as “graduation gown”, “graduation gown colour”, “graduation cap”, “academic regalia”, and “cap, gown and tassels sets” to maximise search visibility and align with institution‑specified attire requirements.

Winona State University Cap & Gown – Official Graduation Regalia Bundle

Mark your academic achievement with the tailored cap, gown and tassel set created for Winona State University graduates, alumni or faculty—designed for formal commencement use and institutional identity.

• Includes: Graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), and tassel—all ordered through the official Winona State University vendor/bookstore. ([winona.edu](https://www.winona.edu/student-life/support/records-registration/graduation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Bachelor Pack: Gown + cap + tassel bundle for undergraduates.
• Master Pack: Graduate gown + cap/tam + tassel for master's recipients.
• Doctoral Pack: Doctoral gown, cap or tam, tassel and optional hood or stole for terminal degree recipients – noting WSU’s custom doctoral gown fabric and tassel style. ([winona.edu](https://academicregalia.herffjones.com/School/select/schoolID/17155?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Faculty Regalia: Full academic dress: gown, hood or stole, appropriate headwear and discipline colours; WSU’s guidelines confirm doctoral regalia specifications. ([winona.edu](https://academicregalia.herffjones.com/School/select/schoolID/17155?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Important: Regalia must be ordered through WSU’s designated vendor/bookstore to ensure compliance with dress code and commencement regulations. ([winona.edu](https://www.winona.edu/student-life/support/records-registration/graduation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

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