Steps to Graduation
Regalia (Cap, Gown, and Tassel)
Requirements
From left to right: Salmon, Violet, Drab, Science Gold, White, Kelly Green, Citron,
Olive, Apricot, Brown, Orange, Blue (light), Pink
The Symbols of Learning (PDF, opens in new tab) inclusive of the academic disciplines by color.
Regalia (a cap with tassel and gown for bachelor’s students and a cap with tassel, gown, and hood for master’s and doctoral students) is required to participate in Commencement. Military uniforms may be worn in lieu of regalia.
Several companies may try to sell regalia. Please be certain that you are getting the USF-approved regalia.
regalia
Official USF regalia is required to participate in Commencement. Summer graduates may acquire their regalia two weeks prior to Commencement weekend at the USF Bookstore.
Fall graduates will have the opportunity to order in October.
Stoles
Undergraduate students are welcome to wear University approved stoles during the commencement ceremony. Unauthorized items may not be worn.
Undergraduate students who are members of official registered honor societies may opt to purchase and wear a stole. These items can be purchased directly from each society.
INTERNATIONAL SASHES
USF World will reach out to F-1 international graduates by email to place a sash order in the weeks ahead of Commencement. Please make sure you have applied to graduate, as this is the only way to let us know that you are intending to order a sash and participate in Commencement. For questions, please contact USFWorldEvents@usf.edu.