Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

At the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, the commencement ceremony is a formal, professional event marking the culmination of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. According to the official “Graduation” page, all participating graduates must wear full academic regalia—including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or appropriate headgear) and a tassels set issued by ACOM.

The dress code emphasizes that only ACOM-issued gowns, tams, hoods, tassels and cords may be worn during the ceremony; personal modifications or non-approved stoles, cords or adornments are prohibited to ensure a consistent appearance.

Graduates are instructed to arrive in the correct academic regalia, wearing the graduation cap properly squared, gown zipped or properly draped, and tassel placed in the prescribed position until turned at the appropriate moment. Faculty and hooding dignitaries also appear in full faculty regalia—gown, hood and cap—to reflect academic standing and to support the formal academic environment. The visible ensemble of graduation gown, graduation cap and tassels sets underscores the significance of the ceremony and institutional identity. Whether you are preparing to purchase your graduation gown, graduation cap with tassels set, or full academic regalia kit including honor cords or hoods, it is essential to align with ACOM’s standards. The correct combination ensures each graduate presents in unified academic dress—honouring the institution’s professional standards, the formality of the ceremony and the achievement of earning a medical degree.

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine – Academic Regalia Sets

Complete regalia kits for ACOM commencement: select your level (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Faculty) and receive the correct graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel set plus optional honor cord or stole.

• Bachelor: student graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel set, optional honor cord or stole.
• Master’s: master’s academic gown, graduation cap, tassel set, optional hood or stole plus honor cord.
• Doctoral: full doctoral gown with specialized design, academic tam or cap, tassel set, hood or doctoral stole and honor cords or stoles.
• Faculty & Staff: faculty cap & gown, tassels, stoles or cords—designed according to ACOM faculty regalia standards.
• Colour & Accessory Accuracy: kits built to align with ACOM’s guidelines for graduation gown colour, tassel placement, approved honor cords and stoles.