Academic Attire

Regalia (cap and gown) is required for all graduates participating in Commencement ceremonies. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note that bachelor and master degree regalia does not have an option to rent. The doctoral regalia has the option to rent or purchase.

Cap and Gown

Gown styles differ for Bachelor, Master and Doctoral candidates. The regalia vendor knows what is required and will provide you with the appropriate regalia selection when ordering. For further details:

• Bachelor candidates wear a black cap and robe. Tassel color is determined by school/college. Latin Honors recipients wear an honors hood (provided by Seattle University).
• Master candidates wear a black cap and robe paired with hoods in colors that correspond to academic degree.
• Doctoral candidates wear a special red and black robe with a black tam (cap) along with a hood specific to Seattle University.

Stoles

Stoles are an optional add-on and not required for participation in the ceremony. Stoles may be available to students for specific club or program participation.  If you are eligible for one of those, a club or program representative will reach out to you about that opportunity.

Cords

Cords are an optional add-on and not required for participation in the ceremony. Graduating veterans receive a special red, white and royal blue honor cord to be worn with their regalia at Commencement in recognition of their service to our country. Other programs may also provide cords, and if you are eligible for one of those, a representative will reach out to you about that opportunity.