Southern Adventist University requires all graduates participating in commencement to purchase and wear complete academic regalia: cap, gown, hood, and tassel.

For undergraduates, the tassel is worn on the right side of the mortarboard cap before degree conferral. Graduate students wear the tassel on the left.

Regalia ordering is done via an external regalia‑provider link. There is a firm ordering deadline each semester or term; orders after the deadline are not accepted.

The university’s commencement instructions explicitly prohibit additional personal adornments beyond the provided regalia — no leis, decorated caps, or non‑approved stoles or accessories.

Honor cords for eligible undergraduates are distributed prior to the ceremony at the Records Office or line‑up lobby. Graduate students do not receive honor cords unless separately designated.

Official Southern Adventist University Academic Regalia — Graduation Gown, Cap, Hood & Tassel Set

Celebrate your graduation from Southern Adventist University with the official regalia package — includes graduation gown, mortarboard cap with tassel, and hood for those earning advanced degrees or honors.

• Graduation gown: required for all SAU commencement participants
• Graduation cap: mortarboard cap included with tassel
• Tassel: included — worn on right (undergraduate) or left (graduate) per SAU commencement instructions
• Hood: included — required for eligible graduate‑level or honor‑bearing degrees
• Uniform appearance: no extra adornments allowed (no decorated caps, leis, non‑approved stoles) per SAU policy

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