Principia College

Principia College Commencement & Academic Regalia

Principia College holds annual commencement ceremonies to celebrate students who have completed all degree requirements. The ceremonies include faculty, staff, family, and friends, honoring graduates across bachelor, master, and doctoral programs.

Academic regalia at Principia College follows traditional conventions. Bachelor candidates typically wear a black gown with a black mortarboard and tassel. Master and doctoral candidates may wear gowns with additional features, such as hoods, velvet facings, and tams, in accordance with general academic-dress traditions. However, there is no publicly published color scheme for tassels, hoods, stoles, or honor cords by degree or discipline.

Scholastic honors are recognized based on GPA: a 3.650 cumulative GPA earns "with scholastic honors," while 3.850 or higher earns "highest scholastic honors." Despite this, there is no official guidance on tassel or stole colors to represent these honors.

Faculty participation in Commencement may include academic-style gowns and hoods, but there is no official public policy on faculty regalia colors or styles.

Bachelor’s regalia: black gown, black mortarboard, black tassel
Master’s and doctoral regalia: black gown, hood, optional tam; tassel and hood colors not officially published
Honor cords and stoles: optional, no formal color chart provided
Faculty regalia: optional, custom order; no formal color or style requirements
Regalia sets are vendor-provided and considered optional keepsakes

Principia College Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Accessories

Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Classic black bachelor’s graduation gown — traditional academic robe design
Black mortarboard graduation cap with black tassel — standard for bachelor candidates at Principia College
Cap and gown meet standard academic dress conventions for Principia College Commencement
Ideal for commencement ceremony, family photos or alumni memorabilia

Graduate / Master Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Black master’s‑style graduation gown
Mortarboard cap with tassel
Academic hood available for degree‑level recognition (if needed)
Set compliant with traditional academic dress standards

Doctoral Cap, Gown, Hood & Accessories Package

Doctoral-style gown with velvet facings and sleeve‑bars
Velvet tam or appropriate hat (per academic‑dress tradition)
Academic hood reflecting institution and discipline colors
Standard tassel — black or neutral (no published Principia‑specific color code)
Suitable for doctoral graduates or honorary doctorates

Honor Cords, Affiliation Cords & Custom Accessories

Honor cords for academic distinctions (e.g. Highest Honors — blue/gold; Honors — gold) as per Principia guidelines
Cords for athletics, campus roles, student organizations — color‑coded per affiliation guide
Optional stoles or sashes (custom or commemorative) — not part of core academic dress but acceptable for personal recognition
Custom tassels or charm‑tassels for alumni or commemorative use

Complete Graduation Pack – Cap, Gown, Hood & Optional Add‑Ons

Comprehensive regalia set covering bachelor, master or doctoral requirements
Includes gown, cap, tassel, hood (for graduate/doctoral), plus optional cords or stoles
Flexible — suitable for graduates with or without honors or affiliations
Ideal for official ceremony use, photos, or alumni keepsake

Faculty & Staff Academic Regalia (Optional / Custom Order)

Academic‑style gown and hood for faculty or staff — optional custom order for ceremonial participation
Cap or tam, hood lining, tassel or velvet accessories — vendor‑supplied
No publicly published faculty‑regalia color chart — recommend neutral or traditional design

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Principia College , you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.