Ceremony Regalia

Caps, gowns, tassels, and GPA recognition cords must be purchased online through Herff Jones at least 6 weeks before your chosen ceremony to ensure timely delivery and avoid rush delivery fees.

  • Cap/gown required for in-person only
  • GPA cord is optional and purchased with regalia (View GPA cord eligibility)
Caps and Gowns

Cap and Gown Packages and Ordering Instructions

  • General Information
    • Graduates attending a ceremony in person must order regalia (cap and gown) through Herff Jones.
    • GPA recognition cord is optional and purchased with regalia (View GPA cord eligibility)
    • Order at least 6 weeks prior to the ceremony date to ensure timely delivery.
    • For late orders, call Herff Jones at 800-837-4235. Additional rush fees for late orders will apply.
    • Caps, gowns, and GPA cords are not available at the ceremony.
    • Lightweight business or business causal clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended to be worn with regalia.
      Note: Regalia does get warm so dress accordingly.
  • Cap and Gown Packages

    Cap and gown packages include:

    • Associate’s, bachelor’s, undergraduate certificate, and diploma graduates: Cap with tassel, gown, custom Purdue Global zipper pull
    • Master's graduates: Cap with tassel, gown with batwing sleeves, degree-color hood, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
    • Post-graduate certificates: Cap with tassel, gown with batwing sleeves, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
    • Doctorate graduates: Cap with tassel, gown with velvet strips, degree-color hood, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
    • Optional: Purchase GPA recognition cord with regalia package for the following degree levels: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate of Nursing (View GPA cord eligibility)


    See Listing of Hood Colors below for master's and doctorate degree colors.

  • Ordering Instructions
    • Visit the Purdue Global page on Herff Jones
    • Select Ceremony
    • Select an option:
      • Choose degree level (View GPA cord eligibility)
        • Select degree and qualifying GPA cord
        • Select “Degrees without Honors & Law” for the following:
          • All law degress
          • All undergraduate certificates/diplomas and post graduate certificates
          • All other degrees without qualifying GPA for recognition cord
        • Select Degree Type (i.e. associate, bachelor, etc.)
    • Click "Shop"
    • Choose an option: Graduation Packages, Announcements, Cap & Gown, Diploma Frames, Stage Clip
    • When choosing cap and gown, select your height and weight details for an accurate fit
    • Master’s and Doctorate graduates only: Select your area of study to receive the correct hood (see Listing of Hood Colors below)
    • Fill in your billing and shipping details to complete your order.

Listing of Hood Colors for Master's and Doctorate Graduates

Degree Hood Color
Accounting Drab
Business Administration Drab
Criminal Justice Peacock
Cybersecurity Red
Education Light Blue
Educational Psychology Gold
Finance Drab
Health Care Administration Salmon
Health Education Salmon
Health Informatics Salmon
Health Information Management Salmon
Higher Education Light Blue
Homeland Security and Management Peacock
Human Services White
Information Technology Red
Instructional Design and Technology Light Blue
Juris Doctor and Executive Juris Doctor Purple
Legal Studies Purple
Management and Leadership Drab
Nursing Apricot
Professional Studies White
Psychology Gold
Public Administration Peacock
Public Health Salmon
Teaching Light Blue