Regalia Rules & Policies

 

All Regalia must by issued or approved by the University for Ceremony exercises
 

• Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony.
• You must order your Regalia via the link according to your correct height and weight.
• *There is a limit of one package per degree applicant.*
• You may follow the Degree Color Chart, Regalia Item List, here 
• Latin honor cords are provided by the Office of the Registrar the week of finals for those who qualify.

• All other cords and stoles will need to be preapproved or come from the prospective organizations approved by the University if applicable. 

  • Please contact your prospective University organization if you believe you are eligible for such items.
  • For preapproved stoles, visit the WVSU Bookstore in the Wilson student Union or click the Jostens link on the Regalia Information page.
    • Customized stoles are not considered preapproved and are subject to denial of use during ceremony procession.

*Additional Regalia beyond the (1) limit, and Regalia ordered by non-degree applicants will be charged the full price to the student account.* 

Decorations

*If your decorations break guidelines, you will not be permitted to participate,
(see below)

• Cap Decorations are permitted under the following guidelines. 

  • Caps must not be offensive, and must be appropriate for all audiences

    • If you are unsure, please err on the side of caution. 
• Caps must not have flashing or moving parts, lights, or other items that are distracting or that may cause harm to others. 
  

  • Caps must not be an obstruction to others line of sight, 

    • Please be mindful and respectful of others also trying to celebrate and enjoy their accomplishments as well. 
• Students are not permitted to decorate gowns.

• Students whose original regalia is deemed inappropriate and who are unable to locate a suitable replacement will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.