Degree Specific Regalia 

Undergraduate Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts ~ Bachelor of Fine Arts ~ Bachelor of Science

• Cap, Gown, Tassel Color of Major  (Honor cords and stoles if applicable) 

Graduate Degrees:

Master of Arts ~ Master of Education ~ Master of Public Administration ~ Master of Science

• Cap, Gown (longer sleeves), Black Tassel, Hood Color of Degree
  • Graduates do not receive Latin honors as 3.0 is required, students inevitably have high GPAs

 

Degree/Major	Tassel	Hood
Undergraduate
B.A: Art, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, History, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Regents (RBA), Sociology	White	N/A
B.F.A: Music Performance	Brown	N/A
B.S: Social Work	Citron	N/A
B.S: Business Administration	Drab	N/A
B.S: Education	Light Blue	N/A
B.S: Criminal Justice	Royal Blue	N/A
B.S: Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Science, Mathematics, Sport Studies	Yellow	N/A
B.S: Nursing	Apricot	N/A
Graduate
M.A: Media Studies	Black	White
MEIL: Instructional Leadership	Black	Light Blue
MPA: Public Administration	Black	Peacock Blue
M.S: Criminal Justice Administration	Black	Midnight Royal (Purple)
M.S: Sport Studies	Black	Sage
M.S: Biotechnology, Computer Science	Black	Yellow (Gold)

**All Regalia must be issued or approved by the University for Ceremony exercises (see below)

HONOR CORDS - Latin honor cords are provided by the Office of the Registrar the week of finals, or the week prior to the ceremony, for those who qualify based on cumulative GPA at end of prior term.

• If you belong to the WVSU Honor Society, please contact Dr. Timothy Rhunke (see Graduation & Requirements section)

Extra Curricular Regalia 
STOLES - If you are an athlete or belong to a university organization and have questions regarding availabliilty of extra curricular cords and stoles,  please contact your prospective University Organization Advisor if you believe you are eligible for such items.

Custom Stoles - NOT PERMITTED
Custom Stoles are not permitted under the policy stating all regalia must be approved by University, Official University Organizations, or Official Yellow Jacket Athletics. 

***Click here for "Rules & Policies" box on the opening page for Regalia related rules during the event.