Grambling State University

Grambling State University schedules formal Commencement ceremonies for eligible graduates whose degree requirements are cleared. The ceremony is typically held in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, LA.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Regalia

Undergraduate graduates wear a standard academic cap and gown. The official graduation attire includes a cap and gown set, which may be purchased or rented via the university bookstore or the designated online vendor.

Students who graduate with honors are given honor cords, which they wear during commencement.

Honor classification is based on cumulative GPA: Cum Laude (3.50–3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.70–3.89), Summa Cum Laude (3.90–4.00).

Graduate / All Candidates — Academic Regalia & Conduct Standards

The university offers official graduation regalia through its bookstore or online vendor for all candidates including undergraduates and graduates.

For commencement attire under the gown: students are advised to wear dress — dark shoes, slacks or dresses (in black or white), light‑color shirts, per the ceremony dress guidelines.

Students must clear all financial and academic obligations before being eligible for commencement; unpaid debts or holds will result in cancellation of participation.

The official student handbook also enforces a dress‑code policy: caps, skullcaps, bandanas, or non‑official headgear are prohibited outside of recognized religious or cultural headwear.

Grambling State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Honor Cords

• Bachelor’s Cap & Gown Set: Classic black graduation cap and gown with tassel — essential attire for undergraduates participating in Spring commencement.
• Honor Graduates Accessory: Gold honor cords for eligible undergraduates graduating with honors — to be worn with standard regalia.
• Official Regalia Requirement: Graduation regalia must be purchased or rented through the official GSU Bookstore or approved vendor; unofficial or mixed‑color regalia may not be permitted.
• Formal Under‑Gown Dress Expected: Under the gown, graduates should wear white or black dress/slacks, light‑colored shirt, and dark shoes in line with ceremony dress guidelines.
• Graduation Eligibility Conditions: All academic and financial obligations must be settled to obtain clearance for commencement participation and diploma issuance.
• Disclaimer on Colors: Grambling State University does not provide a publicly published color chart for tassels, hoods, stoles, or faculty regalia. Thus, tassel, cord, stole or hood colors by discipline are not officially documented and should be considered “custom or optional.”

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