Regalia Information for Graduates
This page provides guidance on academic regalia for graduate students participating in OSU's commencement ceremonies. It includes details on gowns, hoods, tassels, wearing instructions, hooding, and where to purchase or rent items.
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Graduate Regalia
Gown Information
Gowns recommended for use in colleges and universities have the following characteristics. The gown for the bachelor's degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the master's degree has an oblong sleeve that is open at the wrist. The gown for the doctor's degree has bell-shaped sleeves.
Hood Information
The length of the hood worn for the bachelor's degree is three feet; for the master's degree, it is three and one-half feet; and for the doctoral degree, it is four feet. The hood worn for the doctoral degree only shall have panels at the sides. The colors in the hood lining present the institutional color scheme.
Multiple Degrees
Regalia representing the individual’s highest degree is worn. In the case of dual degrees being awarded, only one hood is selected and worn. Both degrees will be acknowledged by the speaker at the commencement ceremony if the individual’s reader card lists them.
Tassel
If you already have a degree, such as a bachelor’s degree, your tassel should be on the left side of your cap. OSU tassels are orange and not related to the discipline.
Order of Accouterments (e.g., cords and medallions)
The gown is the bottom layer of the regalia, followed by any cords (e.g., honors or military service) or medallions (e.g., the OSU commencement medallion), and then the hood. The hood should always be on top of the regalia.
- How to Wear Regalia for Commencement
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Doctoral Degree Hooding
Doctoral degree candidates are hooded by members of the OSU Graduate Faculty on stage at the Graduate College commencement ceremonies. Only members of the OSU Graduate Faculty may participate in the ceremonies. Typically, the student’s advisor participates in the hooding ritual; however, if that person is unavailable, another graduate faculty member may be asked to attend in their place. Smaller college or Tulsa campus ceremonies may also hood master’s degree candidates.
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Purchase and Rental Information
Typically, caps and gowns become available two weeks before the ceremony. Dates and times can be found on the university's commencement website, and tickets can be reserved directly through the University Store.
Stillwater - University Store at the Student Union (For information, call 405-744-5237, toll-free at 800-831-4678, or visit the University's website.)
Mail orders may be placed for Master's Regalia only: Call-800-831-4678.
Personalized announcements, diploma frames, and other graduation accessories are available here.