Tassel, Hood and Sash Information
Tassel Color
Bachelor of Art - White
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Crimson
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dark Brown
Bachelor of Music - Pink
Bachelor of Science - Gold
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Apricot
Associate Degree - Black
Master's Degree - Black
Hood Colors
Master of Business Administration- Drab
Master of Music Education - Pink
Master of Natural Resources - Gold
Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology- Gold
Master of Science in Athletic Training - Sage Green
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders - Gold
Master of Science in Community and Organizational Leadership - Gold
Master of Science in Data Science - Gold
Master of Science in Education - Blue
Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management - Gold
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration - Gold
Master of Science in Information Technology Management - Gold
Master of Science in Natural Resources - Gold
Master of Science in Nutrition Science - Gold
Master of Science in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems- Gold
Honor Cord Colors (undergraduate degrees only)Cum Laude (overall grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74) - Gold
Magna Cum Laude (overall grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89) - Gold
Summa Cum Laude (overall grade point average of 3.9 or above) - Gold
Cap, Gown, and Tassel Protocol
Wear the mortarboard horizontally (not tipped in any direction), with the point of the cap in the middle of the forehead.
Bachelor's and Associate Degree Candidates
Wear the tassel on the right side of the mortarboard. After the Chancellor’s charge to graduates (at the end of the program), you will be told to shift your tassel to the left of the mortarboard. It is appropriate to wear honor cords, the Chancellor’s Leadership Award, the Albertson Medallion and/or other approved honors designations. Bachelor degree candidates will earn honors cords that are draped over the shoulders with the tasseled ends to the front (earned according to grade point average).
Doctorate and Master’s Degree Candidates
Tassels are worn on the left side of the mortarboard at all times. Carry the hood over your right arm during the procession. Make sure the hood is unbuttoned. When your name is called, step to the stage. Your hood will be installed by an adviser, dean of your college, or the provost.
Cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude are undergraduate honor designations. Doctor and master's degree candidates do not graduate with honors regardless of their grade point average, and do not wear honor cords.
Study Abroad Sashes
Long-term programs
Students who successfully complete a semester-long study abroad program receive a commencement sash from the UW-Stevens Point Office of International Education. The sash identifies the country where the student studied, and is mailed to each student upon completion of the semester abroad. There is a fee for a replacement sash. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Short-term programs
Students who successfully complete a short-term study abroad program through UW-Stevens Point Office of International Education may purchase a sash which identifies the country where they studied. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
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