Academic Regalia
Commencement is a formal academic occassion. You must be in proper academic regalia (cap, gown, hood and academic tassel) to participate in the exercises. Be sure to bring these items with you. The tassel is worn on the right side of the mortarboard (cap) prior to the degree being conferred and on the left side after the degree is conferred.
Under the robe, men traditionally wear a dress shirt, dress slacks, tie, and black shoes. Women traditionally wear a dress or skirt and blouse and dress shoes.
Purchasing
Graduates should purchase their regalia at the Graduation Fair.
Honors Regalia
Latin honors are not recognized at the commencement ceremony. There are no "honor cords" to wear that are comparable to a high school commencement. This is because final grades are not confirmed until after the ceremony has taken place.
If you are a member of an honor organization (ODK, Golden Key, etc), you must contact that organization directly for their regalia. The University Village Bookstore does not sell or supply these items. If you are a member of multiple honors organizations, the choice of how many and which pieces of their regalia you choose to wear is up to you. You should exercise good taste in making these decisions.
Hood Binding Colors
The color of the hood binding is usually that of the last-designated discipline that is incorporated in the official title of the degree (e.g., Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Education.)
Colors associated with the subject vary somewhat at American colleges and universities. The following, a partial list taken from American Colleges and Universities, 14th edition, published by the American Council on Education, has been adopted by Old Dominion University.
College of Arts & Letters
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Bachelors of Arts |
African American and Afrian Studies |
Art History |
Asian Studies |
Communication |
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English |
Foreign Languages |
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History |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Political Science |
Sociology |
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Bachelors of Science |
African American and African Studies |
Communication |
Criminal Justice |
Geography |
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
Political Science |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts |
Acting |
Fine Arts |
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Bachelor of Music |
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Music Education |
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Master of Arts |
Applied Linguistics |
Applied Sociology |
English |
History |
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Humanities |
International Studies |
Visual Studies |
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Master of Fine Arts |
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Visual Studies |
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Master of Music Education |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
International Studies |
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Batten College of Engineering & Technology
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology |
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Electrical Engineering Technology |
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering |
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering |
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering |
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Master of Engineering |
Aerospace Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
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Environmental Engineering |
Experimental Methods |
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Systems Engineering |
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Master of Engineering Management |
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Master of Science |
Aerospace Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
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Engineering Management |
Environmental Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
Aerospace Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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Environmental Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
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College of Business and Public Administration
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Bachelors of Arts |
Economics |
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Bachelors of Science |
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
Accounting |
Decision Sciences |
Economics |
Financial Management |
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Information Systems and Technology |
International Business |
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Master of Arts |
Economics |
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Master of Business Administration |
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Master of Public Administration |
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Master of Science |
Accounting |
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Master of Taxation |
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Master of Urban Studies |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
Business Administration |
Public Management and Urban Policy |
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Darden College of Education
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Bachelors of Science |
Human Services |
Occupational and Technical Studies |
Physical Education |
Recreation and Tourism Studies |
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Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology |
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Master of Science |
Occupational and Technical Studies |
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Master of Science in Education |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Counseling |
Early Childhood Education |
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Educational Leadership |
Elementary Education |
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Education Specialist |
Counseling |
Educational Leadership |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
Community College Leadership |
Counseling |
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Early Childhood Education |
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Educational Leadership |
Higher Education |
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Literacy Leadership |
Occupational and Technical Studies |
Special Education |
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College of Health Sciences
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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene |
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health |
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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences |
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Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology |
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Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
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Master of Public Health |
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Master of Science |
Community Health |
Dental Hygiene |
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Master of Science in Nursing |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
Health Services Research |
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Doctor of Physical Therapy |
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College of Sciences
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Master of Science |
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Chemistry |
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Doctor of Philosophy |
Applied Experimental Psychology |
Biomedical Sciences |
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Ecological Sciences |
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Multidisciplinary Doctorate
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Doctor of Psychology |
Urban Services |
Urban Services |
Urban Services |
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