University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) requires all graduating students to wear official academic regalia for commencement, including a graduation gown, mortarboard graduation cap, and tassel. Advanced-degree candidates must also wear a hood representing their degree and discipline.

Undergraduate students wear a black or program-specific gown, with some bachelor programs using a green gown per departmental tradition. The mortarboard tassel is worn on the right before the degree is conferred and moved to the left afterward. Master’s students wear a black gown, cap, and hood, with the tassel on the left during the ceremony. Doctoral candidates wear doctoral gowns and hoods, with stage hooding performed by a sponsor.

UH Mānoa does not issue honor cords or stoles for Latin honors; these achievements are recognized verbally during the ceremony and recorded on transcripts. Eligible students, such as veterans, may wear specific honor cords where applicable.

Faculty members wear traditional academic robes with hoods, which can be purchased or rented through the UH Mānoa Bookstore. While specific hood colors for disciplines are not detailed in public materials, standard academic regalia practices are followed.

Graduates must register for commencement and order their cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if applicable) in advance through the UH Mānoa Bookstore. The official regalia ensures a cohesive, dignified, and professional appearance for all participants. The ceremony also incorporates cultural elements, such as ceremonial koʻo carried by faculty marshals, reflecting the university’s Hawaiian heritage.

UH Mānoa Graduation Regalia – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Celebrate your degree completion with the official UH Mānoa academic regalia: gown, cap, tassel, and hood (for graduate degrees).

Bachelor’s Package: Black or green graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and right-side tassel pre‑ceremony.
Master’s Package: Master’s gown, cap, and academic hood; left-side tassel worn during commencement.
Doctoral Package: Doctoral gown with velvet panels/bars, cap or tam, and doctoral hood; PhD students are hooded on stage.
Honor Options: UH Mānoa does not provide honor cords or stoles for Latin honors — recognition is spoken and recorded on transcripts.
Faculty Regalia: Traditional robes with customized hoods; available for rental or purchase through the campus bookstore.
Order & Deadline Info: Order your regalia from the UH Mānoa Bookstore by the published candidate deadlines.

With UH Mānoa’s regalia set, you’ll present a cohesive, elegant, and institution-aligned appearance on your big day.

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