Academic Degree colors are utilized in the velvet trim of an Academic Hood. The satin lining of a hood is respective to the academic institution attended.

Agriculture (Maize)	Architecture (Brown)	Arts, Letters, Humanities (White)
Accountancy, Business, Commerce (Drab)	Dentistry (Lilac)	Economics (Copper)
Education (Light Blue)	Engineering (Orange)	Fine Arts (Brown)
Forestry (Russet)	Journalism, Communications (Crimson)	Law (Purple)
Library Science (Lemon)	Medicine (Kelly Green)	Music (Pink)
Nursing (Apricot)	Oratory, Speech (Silver)	Pharmacy (Olive Green)
Philosophy (Dark Blue)	Physical Education (Sage Green)	Public Administration, Foreign Service (Peacock Blue)
Public Health (Salmon Pink)	Science (Golden Yellow)	Social Work (Citron)
Theology (Scarlet Red)	Veterinary Science (Gray)

ClassRental™ Gowns and Hoods
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In determining patterns for gowns and hoods as well as appropriate degree color assignments for various subjects of study, Herff Jones and Collegiate Apparel utilize the academic codes set by the Intercollegiate Commission. To learn more about these academic costume codes/guidelines, visit the website of the American Council on Education.Their site provides some abbreviated information about the history of regalia, details about the standards and discussion of the flexibility of the guidelines.

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