Frontier Nursing University

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) holds its annual commencement ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky, typically at Rupp Arena, with graduates checking in early in the morning. All participants must wear proper academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) to walk on stage.

FNU’s Regalia & Cords page specifies that the official blue shade for the university is Pantone #280 (hex #13377C) for any regalia trims. The gown must be black; for master’s degree recipients, the gown has oblong sleeves, while doctoral gowns have bell-shaped sleeves.

Hoods are required for graduates with advanced degrees. FNU’s hoods are lined in the school’s white and blue, and trimmed (velvet binding) in apricot to represent the nursing discipline. The tassel on the mortarboard is usually black or in the school’s colors; for doctoral graduates, a gold tassel is permitted. Master’s graduates wear the tassel on the right side, and then move it to the left once their degree is conferred.

Regarding honor cords and stoles, FNU’s regalia page mentions Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI, Chi Pi chapter): graduates may choose to wear either the STTI honor cord or a stole. For veteran graduates, FNU offers complimentary veteran honor cords at the commencement venue. There is no evidence in publicly accessible FNU documents of a wide variety of stoles for different academic disciplines beyond nursing, likely because FNU is specialized in nursing education.

In summary, Frontier Nursing University’s graduation ceremony follows a formal academic regalia format: black graduation gowns, mortarboard caps, school-color tassels (or gold for doctorate), apricot-trimmed hoods for the nursing discipline, and honor cords/stoles for STTI and veterans. Faculty and participants wear full academic regalia consistent with FNU’s color scheme and traditions.

FNU Academic Regalia – Frontier Nursing University Graduation Essentials

Get your official Frontier Nursing University commencement regalia, including gown, cap, hood, tassel, and honor cord/stole.

• Classic black graduation gown: oblong sleeves for Master’s, bell sleeves for Doctorate.
• Mortarboard cap with a tassel in black or FNU royal blue; gold tassel allowed for doctoral graduates.
• Hood: royal blue & white satin lining, trimmed with apricot velvet for the nursing discipline.
• Honor Cord or Stole: STTI (Sigma Theta Tau International) Chi Pi chapter or veteran cord.
• Exact FNU blue: Pantone #280 / hex #13377C for trim and tassel (if not ordering via Jostens).
• Ideal for MSN, DNP, or PGC graduates participating in FNU commencement.
• Search terms: academic regalia, graduation gown, nursing hood, FNU tassel, honor cord.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Frontier Nursing 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.