Candidates participating in commencement must wear appropriate attire. You may purchase a cap and gown at the Falcon Shop. You should check with the Falcon Shop in the University Center (425-3962) for information on when to purchase the cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please remember, it must be black. If it is not black, you will not be allowed to participate in commencement. Tassels must be purchased at the Falcon Shop.
Graduate Students
Graduate students receiving their masters degree must also order a hood through the Falcon Shop. Graduate students should check with the Falcon Shop regarding the color of the hood for their degree. Flowers and decorative jewelry may not be worn on the academic gown.
College
Appropriate Tassel Color
College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences
Maize
College of Arts & Sciences
White
College of Business & Economics
Bronze
College of Education; Education Students
Blue
College of Education; Social Work Students
White
Graduate College
Area of Study
Announcements
Personalized commencement announcements may be ordered through the Falcon Shop. Blank commencement announcements may also be purchased at the Falcon Shop.
For questions regarding Commencement attire or announcements, please contact the Falcon Shop at (715) 425-3962.