Commencement Apparel
Information on how to order apparel, including academic honor medallions if you qualify, will be sent via MavMail the week of March 3 to spring 2025 graduates who have applied for graduation and been evaluated.
Members of certain organizations or societies often wear stoles or cords with their regalia. Please contact the leadership of your organization for more information.
Proper Wearing of the Academic Hood
Place the hood around your neck and shoulders so that the major portion hangs down the back. The velvet border of the hood should be on the outside, nearest the shoulders. The black base of the hood, around the velvet, should be smoothed into place as it is positioned over the shoulders and down the back. Fasten the cord in front of the hood to your shirt, dress or gown to keep the hood away from your neck. To expose the lining, turn the velvet border to the outside below your shoulders at the back of your gown. The cord will keep the hood from falling off your shoulders.
Proper Wearing of the Tassel
Before the ceremony, if you are receiving your undergraduate degree, your college tassel should be worn on the right of the mortar board. During the ceremony, President Inch will ask for you to move your tassel from right to left signifying the completion of your degree. Those receiving their masters, specialist or doctoral degree, your tassel should be worn on the left of the mortar board or tam.
