Miami–Jacobs Career College was a private art and design institution where students in creative disciplines completed associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs. Although the school closed in 2023 and no current commencement policy exists online, during its operation it followed traditional academic ceremony practices with formal presentations of degrees in a graduation setting.

At traditional U.S. college commencement ceremonies, participating graduates wear an academic regalia ensemble including a **graduation gown**, **graduation cap (mortarboard)**, and coordinating tassel as part of a **cap, gown and tassels set**. For a bachelor’s or master’s degree, these garments are typically black in color to signify academic achievement and institutional unity.

Academic conventions suggest that bachelor’s and master’s **graduation gown colors** are primarily black with sleeves and cut styles differentiating degree level. Tassels on the **graduation cap** are often black or may reflect the school’s colors or academic discipline color standards adopted by the American Council on Education (ACE). Gold tassels are frequently reserved for doctoral graduates.

Graduates with academic distinctions such as *honors* or membership in honor societies typically wear **honor cords** that signify academic achievement; cords may be gold, silver, or other colors based on the honor criteria. In many colleges the use of **stoles** is common to denote involvement in organizations, multicultural recognition, or specialized achievements when permitted by institutional policy.

Faculty members at academic ceremonies wear distinguished **faculty regalia** with doctoral gowns, velvet trims, and hoods; the colors of these hoods often reflect the faculty member’s highest degree and field of study. These regalia colors help convey scholarly rank and discipline identity.

While MIUAD no longer maintains active public commencement requirements, the traditions of **graduation gown, graduation cap, academic regalia, and tassels sets** would have aligned with standard U.S. academic dress practices: black gowns with mortarboards, tassels worn on the right then moved left upon conferral, and additional cords or stoles signifying honors where applicable.

Graduation Essentials – MIUAD Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia

• Black Graduation Gown: Official gown for bachelor’s and master’s ceremonies in arts and design programs.
• Graduation Cap & Coordinating Tassel: Mortarboard cap with tassel completes academic regalia.
• Tassel & Honor Cords: Tassels included; add **honor cords** to highlight academic excellence.
• Stoles & Additional Accessories: Optional stoles for honors, leadership, or organizational recognition.
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Hoods and robes reflecting faculty highest degree and discipline colors.
• Complete Cap, Gown & Tassels Set: All-in-one graduation set for commencement-ready attire.
• Custom Regalia Options: Approved cords and stoles for highlighting achievements and affiliations.

Premium graduation regalia sets to commemorate academic achievement and create lasting memories for students and faculty.