Bowie State University

Bowie State University’s commencement ceremony is a formal academic occasion that highlights the transition of students from candidate to alumni and emphasises proper academic regalia—graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, hood (for advanced degrees) and associated accessories. According to the BSU Spring 2023 Commencement Program, the section on “Academic Regalia” states that the custom of wearing academic dress can be traced to the Middle Ages; the gown, hood and cap symbolize the degree earned and the institution that granted it.

The BSU Bookstore pick-up letter confirms that bachelor’s and master’s regalia include a black tassel, and doctoral regalia include a gold tassel and optional hood.

BSU’s branding “Our Colors” guidance reveals the institutional palette of black and pantone 116 (gold/yellow accent) as part of the identity standards, which influences academic regalia accessories though BSU does not publicly publish a full discipline-by-discipline colour chart for honor cords, stoles or tassels.

Honor cords and stoles are available for recognition of academic honours, societies or leadership but the publicly available handbook and commencement materials do not provide a complete colour key by discipline. Faculty regalia follow the full doctoral academic dress convention: velvet-paneled gowns, hoods lined with institutional colours and gold bullion tassels as appropriate. In summary, to meet BSU’s commencement requirements graduates should secure the correct graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or doctoral tam), the correct tassel (black for bachelor/master, gold for doctoral as suggested by vendor letter), hood (for master/doctoral) and optional honor cords/stoles in coordination with their departments. Ensuring your academic regalia aligns with Bowie State’s ceremony standards supports visual consistency and honours the graduation celebration.

Bowie State University Graduation Regalia – Gown, Cap & Tassels

Prepare for your commencement ceremony at Bowie State University with this official academic regalia bundle. Includes the correct graduation gown, matching graduation cap and tassel set, and is fully compatible with honor cords and stoles to complete your academic attire.

Key Features

Graduation gown styled for Bowie State University commencement and academic celebration.
Graduation cap (mortarboard for bachelor/master, tam for doctoral) with secure fit and correct tassel placement.
Tassel set designed for your degree level; aligns with Bowie State University academic gown and regalia colour standards.
Compatible with honor cords & stoles for academic honours, societies or departmental recognition.
Faculty/doctoral upgrade available: velvet-trim gown, hood and special tassels aligned with Bowie State University’s academic dress tradition.

*Ensure you confirm hood, tassel and stole colours by degree level or discipline with Bowie State University Bookstore or approved vendor before ordering to meet ceremony requirements.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Bowie State University, you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.