ASSOCIATE DEGREES

• Gown: May be black or gray by school selection and worn closed in the front.
• Cap: May or may not wear a mortarboard cap with tassel.
• Hood: Academic hoods may or may not be worn to symbolize the school attended as well as the degree and subject of their earned degree.

BACHELOR DEGREES

• Gown: Traditionally black with pointed sleeves and worn closed in the front.
• Cap: Standard mortarboard cap with tassel. Tassel color may be black, school appropriate colors or symbolizing area of study.
• Hood: Academic hoods may or may not be worn to symbolize the school attended as well as the degree and subject of their earned degree.

MASTER DEGREES

• Gown: Features oblong sleeves which are arched at the wrist and have a square cut at the bottom. The front of the gown is designed with fasteners and can be worn open or closed.
• Cap: Standard mortarboard cap with tassel. Tassel color may be black, school appropriate colors or symbolizing area of study.
• Hood: Academic hoods may or may not be worn to symbolize the school attended as well as the degree and subject of earned degree.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

• Gown: Features velvet panels and sleeve chevrons. Some institutions may designate degree and/or specialty through variances in velvet trim color.
• Cap: A mortarboard or soft tam. Option is generally designated by a school during a graduation ceremony.
• Hood: Academic hoods may or may not be worn to symbolize the school attended as well as the degree and subject of earned degree.