The next step in the life of the young graduates is quickly approaching, as evidenced by all the symbolic patterns of graduation attire in terms of colors, forms, and ornamentation. Colleges and institutions are undoubtedly a sea of colorful graduation gowns, caps, sleeves, and hoods as graduation season approaches. Although the commencement is undoubtedly exciting, the ceremony's visitors may need clarification due to the intricate robe designs and wide range of colors. The three primary factors listed below can help you interpret the accepted standards of dress:
- Costume Code for American Intercollegiate Academic Institutions
- University Customs
- Graduate’s Style
The American Academic Costume Code, established in 1893, is a uniform guideline that governs the specifics of academic regalia in the United States. A majority of schools have deliberately adopted it, and it has undergone ongoing revision throughout the years to account for the inclusion of new majors. Based on the candidate's field of study, the Inter-Collegiate Code controls the color scheme that can be seen in the exterior fabric, inside lining, outside border of the hood (trim), hood's tassel, and stripe on the sleeves.
A graduation robe worn by the Bachelors must comply with the Code's requirements and have square or pointed sleeves that can be worn closed. An oblong sleeve has been established for a master's gown. The Code establishes the appropriate use of bell-shaped sleeves for the Doctor's degree. The graduation robes for master's and doctoral degrees can be worn open or closed. The National Code advises graduates to wear dark-colored apparel (such as pants, shoes, leggings, socks, etc.) to avoid being visible outside of the graduation gown, even if they do not need to do so.
In light of history and legacy, specific colleges still maintain their own academic dress regulations. Some have formally established companies to design and produce just academic apparel for their doctors, masters, upper-level degree holders, and undergraduates. For instance, Harvard started utilizing red gowns for its Ph.D. applicants and wore black gowns with red hoods for its bachelors. This applies to other universities. Graduates should consider their university policies when ordering a supreme cap and gown set.
it's always enjoyable to give your graduation cap a little of your flair and personality. Using tape, glue, cardboard, colored pencils, and other art tools. A ceremonial souvenir that conveys your joy and the atmosphere of commencement has been created by marking the topics, fraternity membership, school clubs, or even just a simple "I made it!" with your intricate DIY embellishments on the cap. You can order a shiny cap and gown set with different customized designs of stoles.