University of Maine at Presque Isle

The University of Maine at Presque Isle holds its Commencement Exercises each May, typically on the second Saturday, when graduates process in full academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam as appropriate), tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles—forming a complete cap, gown and tassels set. The ceremony is held at the Wieden Gymnasium with guests, faculty marshals, and a tradition of awarding each graduate a snowy‑owl lapel pin symbolizing their “wings” to soar.

Undergraduate students wear the standard black graduation gown paired with a mortarboard graduation cap. The university website directs graduates to order their cap and gown in advance through the Build‑A‑Grad portal to fulfill regalia requirements. Although UMPI does not publicly publish a full stole‑colour chart, it does highlight special cords: for example, a blue and gold philanthropy cord for senior class gift donors. Honor cords are awarded for Latin honours—white cord for Cum Lau­de, blue for Magna, gold for Summa—and additional cords may include green for “Campus to Career Distinguished Graduate” and red/white/blue for veterans.

For graduate students, the academic regalia includes the black graduation gown with hood or other advanced embellishment appropriate to the master’s or certificate. The graduation cap remains standard, and the tassel or hood trim signals higher‑level status. UMPI mandates ordering regalia by designated deadlines. Faculty and academic officials wear traditional faculty regalia: black shell gowns, hoods lined in the institution’s colours and velvet or trim to indicate the faculty member’s discipline and degree level. This cohesive presentation aligns student and faculty visuals in the ceremony.

UMPI emphasises that graduates must wear correct academic regalia in order to participate—robe, cap, tassel, and where applicable hood or stole. The guidance to purchase or rent the cap, gown and tassels sets ahead of time ensures a unified and professional commencement experience. Graduates are encouraged to verify any department‑ or organisation‑specific stole or cord colours with the student‑records office.

University of Maine at Presque Isle Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Tassels

Mark your milestone with the official UMPI academic regalia set—designed for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. This bundle includes the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles to complete your cap, gown and tassels sets.

Key Features

• Graduation gown in classic black, available in bachelor, master and doctoral styles—each matching your academic level and UMPI’s academic regalia standards.
• Graduation cap: mortarboard for bachelor/master; doctoral candidates may wear a tam or specialty cap with tassel reflecting advanced degree.
• Tassel, hood or stole colours reflect your field of study and institution identity—forming a unified cap, gown and tassels sets tradition at UMPI. For example, Latin honours cords: gold for Summa, blue for Magna, white for Cum.
• Honor cords & stoles: UMPI issues blue & gold philanthropy cord for senior class gift donors, and red‑white‑blue cord for veterans. Additional stoles may be available via student organisations.
• Faculty and “all other discipline” regalia colours: Gown base remains black; hoods and velvet trim correspond with academic discipline and university colours per standard academic dress code.

Everything you need to look sharp on your commencement day—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles—all designed in alignment with UMPI’s academic regalia expectations. Be sure to verify if your major or student organisation requires a specific stole or cord colour before placing your order.

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