NOVEMBER 28, 2023 — During a typical Commencement celebration at UTSA, everyone is wearing a cap and gown, but some look very different than others. UTSA Today has tapped into the history behind the ...

Academic regalia are based on the ecclesiastical dress of that period and were adapted to indicate levels of education by English universities in the 14th century. Although European academic ...

The Rowdy Campus Store is available to order your academic regalia for the May 2025 Commencement. Orders for renting academic regalia must be placed no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 to guarantee ...

Graduation regalia includes the cap and gown, as well as other distinguishing hoods, stoles and cords that denote traditions of academic achievement. Only those who have achieved an academic honor or ...

(Academic regalia dates back to the Middle Ages and has evolved as ceremonial garments that symbolize level of degree, academic field and institution.) (We asked UNG faculty: What's special about your ...

Over time, however, traditional academic regalia came into favor. Gowns are usually designed according to the degree held by the wearer. Bachelor’s gowns have long, pointed sleeves; master’s gowns ...

Ball State has a track record of attracting first-generation students. According to the university’s administrative offices, ...

You can order your cap and gown online through the bookstore. You will receive an email from the Registrar informing you when ordering is available. Academic regalia can either be picked up at the ...

Concordia's academic regalia includes a gown and a hood. Mortarboards (graduation caps) are not a part of Concordia's tradition, however they are available to purchase as a souvenir. Academic regalia ...

All degree candidates at MSU’s commencement ceremonies must wear approved academic regalia, which consists of a cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if applicable) purchased through the MSU bookstore.