c Regalia
s in the middle Ages. When the
the 12th and 13th centuries, the
pted gowns similar to those of
necessity in the drafty buildings,
e needed for warmth. These early
rticle for distinguishing various
.
nited States has been continuous
e was not widespread until about
the Intercollegiate Commission
gher learning.
ually square and is the same for
usually black; however, colored
often used. The Doctor’s cap
duates wear a blue, teal and white
degrees. The Associate’s gown
ough other colors may be worn.
The Bachelor’s gown is black
er’s gown, also black, has longer,
the knee. The Doctor’s gown
r representing the institution
gown is faced down the front with
oss the bell-shaped sleeves.
according to the degree and is
nstitution granting the degree.
hood indicates the discipline of
rsing, dark blue-philosophy; light
architecture; copper-economics;
en yellow-science; orange-
; russet-forestry; scarlet-theology;
es.
otation
.00 GPA) {gold honor cord}
.74 GPA) {teal honor cord}