Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University celebrates its annual Commencement Exercises in late May, marking the academic achievement of its graduates in full academic regalia — graduation gown, graduation cap, and tassel — as part of the traditional cap, gown and tassels sets. According to the university’s official schedule, the main ceremony is held in Commencement Hollow (or in the Pam Evans Smith Arena in case of inclement weather) beginning at 11:30 a.m. with graduate check‑in by 10:45 a.m.

Graduate candidates are instructed to place orders for caps and gowns during the “Countdown to Commencement” fair in February, or via the online ordering portal until the early April deadline. The cap, gown and tassel set must be ordered through the Wittenberg University bookstore or partner vendor; pickups are arranged in the bookstore and the last available date is the Thursday prior to commencement.

The university’s commencement program explains that the primary pieces of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood (where applicable). The gown is typically black for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, while doctoral gowns may feature velvet panels and three velvet bars on the sleeves in the color distinctive of the discipline. The graduation cap is the traditional mortarboard (or tam for certain advanced degrees) and the colour of the tassel denotes the academic discipline. Honor cords represent membership in an honour society and program stoles or hoods indicate the field of study and institutional affiliation.

Faculty and platform participants attend in full academic regalia: gown, hood trimmed in discipline colours, and appropriate academic cap. Wittenberg’s academic dress policy emphasises uniformity, dignity, and the symbolic passing of light from one graduating class to the next — echoing the university’s motto of “Having Light We Pass It On To Others.”

When preparing for Wittenberg’s commencement, graduates and vendors should ensure the correct online listing uses keywords such as “graduation gown”, “graduation gown colour”, “graduation cap”, “academic regalia”, and “cap, gown and tassels sets”. Highlight that the bundle includes the gown, cap, and tassel tailored for Wittenberg University’s ceremony and meets the institution’s regalia ordering policies. Proper colour and discipline‑specific tassel or hood options should be confirmed through the Wittenberg bookstore or vendor guidelines.

Wittenberg University Cap & Gown – Official Graduation Regalia Bundle

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

• Includes: Graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), and tassel—ordered through the official Wittenberg University vendor or bookstore. ([wittenberg.edu](https://www.wittenberg.edu/administration/commencement/parent-resources?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Bachelor Pack: Gown + cap + tassel bundle for undergraduates; follows Wittenberg’s regalia ordering timeline and guidelines.
• Master Pack: Graduate gown + cap/tam + tassel; for Wittenberg master’s candidates.
• Doctoral Pack: Doctoral gown with velvet facing, cap or tam, tassel and optional hood/stole for highest degree holders; full academic regalia style.
• Faculty Regalia: Full academic dress: gown, hood/stole, appropriate headwear, and discipline colours; Wittenberg’s commencement program lists the academic dress guidelines and colour cues.
• Important: Regalia must be ordered via the Wittenberg bookstore or designated vendor to ensure alignment with the commencement dress code and institutional ceremony. Students must adhere to deadlines indicated in the “Countdown to Commencement” event.

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