Wofford College

Wofford College hosts its annual Commencement exercises each May on the front lawn of the Main Building (or in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in case of rain). Graduates wear formal academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), and tassel as part of the traditional cap, gown and tassels sets.

According to the college’s Registrar page, the weekend includes a Baccalaureate service, senior festivities, and the Commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Seniors are advised to check in early, line up in alphabetical order, and wear their regalia properly. Regalia is distributed through the Wofford College bookstore and graduates must adhere to dress code requirements (e.g., men: white dress shirt and tie; women: appropriate dress or pants; no jeans or flip-flops) under the gown.

The college policy regarding honor cords, stoles and other adornments emphasizes a dignified ceremony: while academic distinctions (cum laude, magna cum laude, departmental honors) are acknowledged in the program, supplementary ornamentation beyond the standard academic regalia is limited to preserve the ceremony’s unity. Graduates may wear approved stoles or cords in accordance with program approvals and bookstore guidelines, but the primary focus remains on the graduation gown and graduation cap as uniform markers of achievement.

Faculty and platform participants at Wofford wear full academic regalia: gowns, appropriate headwear (mortarboard or tam), hoods or stoles reflecting their discipline and highest earned degree. Graduates and families are instructed to treat the ceremony with respect, honoring the tradition of academic regalia, cap, gown and tassels sets that unify the graduating cohort. When preparing or purchasing regalia for Wofford College, students and vendors should highlight the correct gown style, traditional black graduation gown colour (unless otherwise directed by the bookstore), the graduation cap, the official tassel (often reflecting the institution’s colour palette of black and gold), and optional honor cords or stoles where authorised.

Wofford College Cap & Gown – Official Graduation Regalia Bundle

Mark your academic achievement with a tailored cap, gown and tassel set created for Wofford College 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 Wofford College bookstore vendor. ([wofford.edu](https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar/commencement-weekend?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Bachelor Pack: Gown + cap + tassel bundle for undergraduates; Wofford’s regalia policy emphasises proper attire. ([wofford.edu](https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar/commencement?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Master Pack: Graduate gown + cap/tam + tassel; fit for Wofford master’s candidates.
• Doctoral Pack: Doctoral gown, cap or tam, tassel and optional hood/stole for highest degree holders; full academic regalia style. Standard academic norm applies. ([wofford.edu](https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar/commencement?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Faculty Regalia: Full academic dress: gown, tam or mortarboard, hood or stole reflecting highest earned degree and discipline colour; Wofford’s commencement guidelines confirm full regalia expectation for faculty. ([wofford.edu](https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar/commencement?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Important: Wofford’s commencement policy states that regalia must be picked up through the bookstore; undergarment dress code is specified (men: white shirt/tie; women: dress/skirt or pants; no jeans/flip-flops). ([wofford.edu](https://www.wofford.edu/academics/registrar/commencement-weekend?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 Wofford 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.