That velvet edge hood color, sometimes known as Academic Regalia Inter-Collegiate Colors, represents your specific degree or discipline. The overall size and shape represents the type of degree: bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral (with the narrow end getting progressively longer with the higher ranking degrees).
What is the dress code for university graduation?
If you wear a skirt or slacks, it should be worn with a blouse or a sweater or cardigan, such as a twin set sweater. Women may also wear suits, such as pants or a skirt with blouse or dress shirt and a blazer. A dressy sleeveless shirts, especially if it’s warm and if the ceremony is outdoors, is acceptable.
What color hood would you traditionally wear on your academic robe if you were graduating with a degree in law?
Purple
Intercollegiate colors
| Faculty | Color |
|---|---|
| Journalism | Crimson |
| Law | Purple |
| Library science, Information science | Lemon |
| Medicine | Green |
Do you need a hood for graduation?
All candidates for graduation are required to wear the exact academic regalia for their degree (gown, cap, hood, and tassel). In the procession, caps with a tassel and gowns are worn, and hoods are carried over the left arm. Gown: Please check to ensure that you are going to wear the proper gown for your degree.
What do the Colours mean on graduation gowns UK?
There are three main types of gowns: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. Bachelor gowns are black and have short sleeves. Masters gowns are black and have long sleeves. Doctorate robes are red with coloured silk and long sleeves.
What color hood is social work?
Citron
Trimmings
| Agriculture | Maize |
|---|---|
| Public Administration, including Foreign Service | Peacock Blue |
| Public Health | Salmon Pink |
| Science | Golden Yellow |
| Social Work | Citron |
How do you wear a hood at a Canterbury graduation?
In recent years, Canterbury graduands have embellished their academic regalia with garments of honour from their own tradition such as a sari, kākahu/korowai or ta’ovala over their gown, and we encourage this colourful addition to the ceremonies. The hood must be worn over the top of these garments.
What does the color of the hood lining of a degree mean?
The satin field and chevron (the hood lining colors) represent your university or college school colors. The overall size and shape represents the type of degree: bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral (with the narrow end getting progressively longer with the higher ranking degrees).
What color is the hood of a graduation gown?
Finally, the fabric shell color simply matches the fabric color of the graduation gown, which is usually black but sometimes is another color depending on the degree-granting institution. Associate degrees use a special cowl instead of a hood. Below is the official academic regalia hood color list.
What colour hoods are available for the Cambridge Master of Arts?
Both hoods are the same size and shape as the hood for the Cambridge Master of Arts. Pink with light brown band around inside edge. Orange with orange band around outside edge. Lime green with lemon band around inside edge. Emerald green with emerald green band around outside edge.
