All graduating students are required to wear University-approved regalia.
Event Attire
- Commencement Liturgy (May 16th): Cap and gown
- Commencement Ceremony (May 17th): Cap, gown and hood (All graduating students will be hooded as part of the ceremony.)
Note: Stoles are not permissible per University policy with the exception of Morrissy Honors. Honor cords are permitted.
Hood Colors
Degree | Major | Hood Color |
---|---|---|
Bachelor of Art | Art | White |
Bachelor of Art | Behavioral Neuroscience | White |
Bachelor of Art | Biology | White |
Bachelor of Art | Business | White |
Bachelor of Art | Chemistry | White |
Bachelor of Art | Classical Studies | White |
Bachelor of Art | Communication Arts | White |
Bachelor of Art | Corporate Communication | White |
Bachelor of Art | Criminology | White |
Bachelor of Art | Elem. Edu. /Liberal Studies | White |
Bachelor of Art | English | White |
Bachelor of Art | Environmental Sustainability | White |
Bachelor of Art | International Business | White |
Bachelor of Art | Liberal Arts | White |
Bachelor of Art | Marketing Communications | White |
Bachelor of Art | Mathematics | White |
Bachelor of Art | Modern Foreign Language | White |
Bachelor of Science | Nursing | Apricot |
Bachelor of Art | Philosophy | White |
Bachelor of Art | Physics | White |
Bachelor of Art | Political Science | White |
Bachelor of Art | Psychology | White |
Bachelor of Science | Radiological Sciences | Gold |
Bachelor of Art | Religious Studies | White |
Degree | Major | Hood Color |
---|---|---|
Master of Art | Administration & Supervision for Changing Populations | Light Blue |
Master of Science | Analytics in Knowledge Manage. | Gold |
Master of Art | Contemporary Communication | White |
Master of Art | English Literature | White |
Master of Art | Gifted and Talented Education | Light Blue |
Master of Art | Leadership and Management | Drab |
Master of Art | Leadership in Special Education | Light Blue |
Master of Art | Leadership in Teaching | Light Blue |
Master of Art | Non-Profit Management | Drab |
Master of Science | Nursing | Apricot |
Master of Art | Teaching | Light Blue |
Cert. of Adv. Stud. In Edu. | CASE | Light Blue |
Graduate Certificate | Risk Management | Drab |
Doctor of Pharmacy | Pharmacy | Olive |
Instructional Videos
How to wear your academic regalia:
How to Purchase
Academic dress is available for purchase at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_ndm/. Due to the COVID-19 response, the April 25th Commencement Fair has now been cancelled. We are diligently working to provide additional resources and to develop a specific FAQ for related questions.
2020 Academic Regalia Fees
Bachelor's Program
Item | Fee |
---|---|
Gown-Renew | $33.00 |
Cap | $9.00 |
Tassel (with signet) | $11.98 |
Hood | $34.00 |
Complete Unit (listed above) | $87.98 |
Master's Program
Item | Fee |
---|---|
Gown-Renew | $37.00 |
Tam (with signet) | $63.00 |
Tassel (with signet) | $11.98 |
Hood | $38.00 |
Complete Unit (listed above with tassel) | $149.98 |
NDMU Official Bookstore
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
bookstore@ndm.edu
410-532-5395
If you have any questions regarding academic regalia, please contact the University Triangle Bookstore.
Online Orders
Academic regalia, graduation announcements, class rings, and School pins may also be ordered online.
Order Due Dates​
- Order online to have items shipped to home address: April 17th!
- Online ordering will not be available after the posted date above.