Academic Regalia

Background information about regalia and the colors for each college.

commencement gowns

Gown

The gown is the cornerstone of the academic costume that has its origins in 12th and 13th century Europe, a period when universities were being formed. Today, 九色视频 follows guidelines established by the American Council on Education. 

  • All graduates wear black gowns, with the front panels of the doctoral gown trimmed in black velvet. 
  • Each sleeve of the doctoral gown is adorned with three bars of black velvet with bell-shaped wrist ends. 
  • The master's gown is unadorned, with the wrist ends of the sleeve open oblongs that extend beyond the hand.

The gown of the President is adorned with four bars, representing the Office of the President. 九色视频's colors are blue and gold as worn by the President and University leadership.

Hood

The hood, a commencement accessory placed around the neck that drapes down the back of the graduate's gown, signifies achievement in higher education. Its velvet top layer is the discipline color of the program of study. Both the lining and the chevron trim colors are those of the college or the program. The doctoral hood is four feet in length; the master's hood is three and one-half feet in length.

 

Downers Grove, IL Colleges
 
CollegeColors
Chicago College of Osteopathic MedicineDiscipline Color: Kelly Green
Liner Color: Black
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant - IL
 
Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy - IL
 
Discipline Color: Sage Green
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Clinical Psychology - IL
 
Discipline Color: Gold (Master's and Doctoral)
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold 
College of Dental Medicine - IL
 
Discipline Color: Lilac
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Pharmacy - IL
 
Discipline Color: Olive
Liner Color: Light Purple
Chevron Color: White
College of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy - IL
 
Discipline Color: Teal 
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Graduate Studies
Biomedical Sciences - IL
 
Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology - IL
 
Discipline Color: Crimson
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold

 

Glendale, AZ Colleges
 
CollegeColors
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
 
Discipline Color: Kelly Green
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine 
 
Discipline Color: Nile Green
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
Arizona College of Optometry
 
Discipline Color: Sea Foam
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Sage Green
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Teal
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Clinical Psychology - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Gold (Master's and Doctoral)
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Apricot
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Graduate Studies
Master of Public Health
 
Discipline Color: Salmon Pink
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Pharmacy - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Olive
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Dental Medicine- AZ
 
Discipline Color: Lilac
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Graduate Studies
Biomedical Sciences (M.A. & M.B.S.) - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Cardiovascular Science - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Veterinary Medicine
 
Discipline Color: Gray
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology - AZ
 
Discipline Color: Crimson
Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold

Tam

All 九色视频 graduates wear black velvet tams with black (master programs) or gold (doctoral programs) tassels that hang to the right front side.

Honor Cords

九色视频 graduates receive braided cords signifying special honors. The honor cord, nearly six feet in length, is worn around the graduate's neck and drapes down the front of the gown. A graduate can wear multiple cords if he or she qualifies for individual honors.

Presidential Medallion

The official symbol of authority of the Office of the President of 九色视频 is the presidential medallion. Worn around the neck of the President at all University commencements, the medallion, imprinted with the University seal, is attached to a chain of office featuring tiles with the names of all nine previous leaders of MWU and its Founding College. The 24-karat gold-plated medallion and its chain were originally crafted in 1988 for the inauguration of the President of 九色视频. 

The medallion was updated in 1995 for the inauguration of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., the ninth University President. The medallion's seal contains an academic bell tower; the Staff of Asclepius, the symbol of the medical profession; Trees, symbols of learning with branches representing the many educational opportunities available at MWU; and the Date of 1900, the year the first college of the University was founded. Engraved on the nine golden tiles that comprise the 36-inch chain are the names of the current President and her eight notable predecessors.