Yale University

The Yale University commencement ceremony showcases graduates and faculty in full academic regalia, bringing together the university’s rich tradition of scholarly achievement. According to Yale’s “Regalia” page, all participants must wear the correct graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel bundle appropriate for their degree level.

For undergraduates (Bachelor’s degree), the gown is black (rented retainable gowns are black) with an untrimmed design and a black mortarboard graduation cap. The tassel may be black or the colour of the degree. Graduate (Master’s) candidates wear black or Yale blue gowns and may wear a hood coloured per discipline; the tassel may likewise match the degree colour. Doctoral candidates wear black or Yale blue gowns with bell sleeves and velvet facing, and the tassel may be gold thread or the degree colour.

Yale’s academic colour system is clearly defined: for example, Liberal Arts (B.A./M.A.) is white, Science (B.S./M.S.) is gold‑yellow, Engineering is orange, Law is purple, Medicine is green, Nursing is apricot, Public Health is salmon pink, among several others. The hood lining is Yale blue, with the trim of the hood in the discipline colour. Faculty and platform participants also don full academic dress reflecting their highest degree and discipline: mortarboard caps or velvet tams, doctoral gowns, hoods or stoles bearing Yale blue and discipline accents.

When shoppers are seeking cap, gown and tassels sets aligned with Yale University’s ceremony standards, they should focus on bundles that include a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), appropriate tassel and, if applicable, honor cords or stoles. Using keyword‑rich phrases like “academic regalia bundle”, “graduation gown colour”, “graduation cap and gown set”, “cap, gown and tassels sets” and “Yale University regalia” will improve search visibility. Confirm sizing and locational distribution, as Yale’s specific vendor deadlines and ordering procedures apply.

Yale University Cap & Gown – Official Graduation Regalia Bundle

Mark your academic achievement with a tailored cap, gown and tassels set crafted for Yale University graduates, faculty or alumni—designed for ceremony compliance and institutional identity.

• Includes: Graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), and appropriate tassel—ordered via Yale’s Cap & Gown Agency. Custom Yale‑blue gowns available for purchase.
• Bachelor Pack: Black gown (untrimmed), mortarboard cap, tassel black or degree‑colour; honour cords and stoles depend on major or honours status (verify with Yale’s registrar/bookstore).
• Master Pack: Black or Yale blue gown, cap/tam, hood trim representing your field, tassel as per discipline colour.
• Doctoral Pack: Black or Yale blue gown with velvet facing and bars, tam or mortarboard, tassel gold or discipline colour; hood lined Yale blue and trimmed in discipline colour.
• Faculty Regalia: Full academic dress with gown, tam or cap, hood/stole reflecting Yale blue and discipline colour; platform faculty should confirm rental or purchase instructions.
• Important: Yale’s regalia instructions emphasise that tassels remain on the left side and that hoods and gowns must follow Yale’s custom standards.

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