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Student Academic Attire
Bachelor's Apparel
Package 1 (without University Stole)Package includes: Black bachelor's gown emblazoned with the University seal, mortarboard, and degree-colored tassel. Bachelor's candidates receiving a double degree may purchase an additional tassel during the Grad Fair for the second degree. |
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Package 2 (with University Stole)Package includes: Black bachelor's gown emblazoned with the University seal, mortarboard, degree-colored tassel, and university stole. Bachelor's candidates receiving a double degree may purchase an additional tassel during the Grad Fair for the second degree. |
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Master's Apparel
Package 1 (without University Stole)Package includes: Black master’s gown, mortarboard, black tassel, and degree-colored hood. |
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Package 2 (with University Stole)Package includes: Black master’s gown, mortarboard, black tassel, degree-colored hood, and university stole. |
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Doctoral Apparel (Rental Only)
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PhD Degree Apparel Rental Package If you wish to purchase official custom-fitted UW doctoral regalia, please contact the vendor directly. |
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Tassels and Hoods
Tassel and Hood Colors
In observance of tradition, all participants in the commencement ceremony will wear full academic regalia consisting of a traditional gown and mortarboard with tassel
| School of Education | |
| Bachelor of Arts, Education | Light Blue |
| School of Engineering & Technology | |
| Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science & Systems | White |
| Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Systems | Gold |
| Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering | Orange |
| Bachelor of Science, Information Technology | Gold |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Orange |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | Orange |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Orange |
| School Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Arts - See List | White |
| Bachelor of Science - See List | Gold |
| Milgard School of Business | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration | Royal Blue |
| Bachelor of Arts in Accounting | Royal Blue |
| Bachelor of Arts in Finance | Royal Blue |
| Bachelor of Arts in Management | Royal Blue |
| Bachelor of Arts in Marketing | Royal Blue |
| School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership | |
| Bachelor of Arts, Healthcare Leadership | White |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Apricot |
| School of Social Work & Criminal Justice | |
| Bachelor of Arts, Social Welfare | White |
| Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice | White |
| School of Urban Studies | |
| Bachelor Arts, Sustainable Urban Development | White |
| Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies | White |
| Bachelor of Science, Urban Design | Gold |
**All Master's Tassels are black, Doctorate's are gold**
| School of Education | |
| Master of Education | Light Blue |
| Doctorate of Education, Educational Leadership | Light Blue |
| School of Engineering & Technology | |
| Master of Cybersecurity & Leadership | Gold |
| Master of Science in Computer Science & Systems | Gold |
| Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering | Orange |
| Ph.D Computer Science & Systems | |
| Doctorate of Science in Computer & Systems | Gold |
| School Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences | |
| Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (suspension of admission as of 2021) | White |
| Milgard School of Business | |
| Master of Accounting | Royal Blue |
| Master of Business Administration | Royal Blue |
| Master of Science in Accounting | Royal Blue |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | Royal Blue |
| School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership | |
| Master of Nursing | Apricot |
| School of Social Work & Criminal Justice | |
| Master of Social Work | Citron |
| School of Urban Studies | |
| Master of Arts in Community Planning | White |
| Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies (suspension of admission as of 2023) | Gold |
Veterans and Active Duty Military Graduate Tassels
Complimentary red, white and blue tassels will be provided to veterans and active-duty military graduates. These will be distributed by the Veteran & Military Resource Center separate from your apparel order. These special red, white and blue tassels can be worn in addition to your regular academic tassel.
Veterans & Active Duty Military Graduate Tassel is complimentary and will be distributed by the Veteran & Military Resource Center.
Reserve your Veteran and Active Duty Military Tassel
Veteran & Military Resource Center
uwtva@uw.edu
253.692.5723
Connect with the Veteran & Military Resource Center to reserve your Veteran and Active Duty Military Tassel
Souvenir Tassels
Purple and gold souvenir tassels are available as keepsakes. Purple and gold status tassels have a larger, flashier pendant with the year of graduation. These are not intended to be worn during the ceremony.
Cost: $13
You may purchase these items during commencement registration.
| Stacked YearDate Charm Tassel | Status YearDate Charm Tassel |
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Stoles
UW Tacoma Stole
Wear your Husky purple and gold proud. The University stole is worn to commemorate your time and achievement at the University of Washington Tacoma. The stole is worn over the shoulders of graduating students during the commencement ceremony.
You may purchase the UW Tacoma Stoles during commencement registration.
Cost: $30.00
Military Graduation Stoles
UW Tacoma student veterans and military spouses can purchase a customized military stole indicating their military status and branch of service. These will be distributed by the Veteran & Military Resource Center separate from your apparel order.
Military Graduation Stoles are available for purchase through the Veteran & Military Resource Center. Contact the VMRC by March 31st, 2025 to order your stole.
Graduation Stole Review
Student organizations, honor societies, Greek-lettered organizations, international students, and other groups may produce and distribute their own stoles for members to wear. However, these stoles require advance reviewal by the UW Tacoma Graduation Planning Committee. Stole permissions are typically considered for a four-year review cycle. If anything changes during that four-year period -- e.g., logo, colors, organization is no longer registered or not in good standing with the Office of Student Involvement -- you must submit an updated image of the stole.
Students wishing to wear a stole representing their organization should check the list of previously used stoles or contact the advisor of their organization. Stoles are the only permissible accessory that will be granted permission to be worn during the ceremony. Custom cords or tassels will not be allowed.
Submit your Stole Design for Review
If your organization had a stole on file from a previous year AND there are no changes, you do not need to submit again for review.
If you believe your organization was already used during a previous ceremony but it is not listed or the stole pictured is not the current design, please email tcommenc@uw.edu
Guidelines for when you submit a stole design for review:
- Must be a Registered Student Organization (RSO) in good standing
- Requests to wear stoles at the 2024 Commencement ceremony must be submitted to the Commencement Planning Committee in writing by May 31, 2024.
Requests must include:- Statement indicating approval from the RSO advisor on record
- An image/proof of the stole to be ordered or worn
It is our experience, as an evolving campus with unique groups and programming, that there may be some requests that don't fully meet the listed criteria, but warrant consideration for approval. If you believe that your group or organization should be granted permission to wear a stole please submit your request as described above along with a detailed statement and the required materials/approvals. Students with memberships to a professional organization may also submit requests, following the same criteria.
Questions? Email us at tcommec@uw.edu
Note: Stoles are the only permissible accessory that will be granted approval to be worn during the ceremony. NO CORDS (outside baccalaureate, faculty and global honors) will be approved.
Honor Cords
Undergraduate students who have earned baccalaureate honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) or faculty honors may purchase an honor cord to wear at the ceremony. Baccalaureate honor cords are gold; faculty honor cords are purple. Ivory honor cords are also available for Global Honors students. Cost: $10
You may purchase your Honor Cord during Grad Fair
Note: Only official UW Tacoma honor cords and pre-approved cords can be worn at Commencement. No other type of cord is allowed. Participants may wear stoles to recognize their membership in a particular group or other organization.
Can't Attend the Grad Fair?
We understand not everyone will be able to attend and pick up their regalia during the Grad Fair. Below are your options if you cannot attend the fair:
- Notify us that someone else is picking up your apparel at the Grad Fair by using our Apparel Pick-Up Form.
- Pick it up directly at the UW Tacoma Bookstore anytime after the Grad Fair.
Visit the UW Tacoma Bookstore website for their hours of operations.
Refunds & Late Purchase
You will not be able to change or edit your order once you submit your purchase. Please double check your items before confirming your order. To inquire about refund or exchange, please contact Jostens customer support at 1-800-854-7464.
Late Purchase
If you missed the deadline to purchase your cap and gown package, you may purchase your commencement apparel during the Grad Fair on June 4th.
