All Things Regalia
On this webpage, you'll find information on all things regalia!
Where Can I Purchase My Regalia?
IN STORE
You can purchase regalia in store at The University of Toledo Official Bookstore (Barnes and Noble) located in the Gateway near Rocket Hall!
Unsure what to get? Regalia is labeled by degree program and academic college!
ONLINE
Can't shop in store? You can order regalia online from our partner Oak Hall! Click here to access the regalia ordering website!
Please review the deadlines for each ordering option.
What Does My Regalia Look Like?
Select the tabs below to view the differences in regalia by program and degree.
Cap
A master's degree candidate wears a 4 sided, classic mortarboard graduation cap.
Gown
The master's gown is similar to the undergraduate graduation gown but has different
sleeves! The sleeves are oblong and extend past the hands. They're often called batwing
sleeves.
(Please note the hood color in this example image is for graduates of the Neff College of Business and Innovation.)
Hood
The master's hood is three and a half feet in length and includes a lining (dark blue),
chevron (gold), and velvet color (see below table).
(Please note the hood color in this example image is for graduates of the Neff College of Business and Innovation.)
Cap
An education specialist degree candidate wears a 4 sided, classic mortarboard graduation
cap.
Gown
The education specialist gown is similar to the undergraduate graduation gown but
has different sleeves! The sleeves are oblong and extend past the hands. They're often
called batwing sleeves.
Hood
The education specialist hood is three and a half feet in length and includes a lining
(dark blue), chevron (gold), and velvet color (light blue).
Cap or Tam
A doctoral degree candidate has the choice of wearing a 4 sided, classic mortarboard
graduation cap or they may wear a four, six, or eight sided doctoral tam.
Gown
The doctoral gown differs from master and education specialist gowns in that it has
bell sleeves with velvet chevron stripes and front velvet paneling. (Please note the
hood color in this example image is for Ph.D. candidates.)
Hood
The doctoral hood is four feet in length and includes a lining (dark blue), chevron
(gold), and velvet color. (Please note the hood color in this example image is for
Ph.D. candidates.)
Tassels and hoods will differ by program.
Tassels and hoods may or may not be the same color depending on your program. Be sure to review both tabs below to ensure you purchase the correct regalia!
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Education Specialist
Arts and Letters
Master of Public Administration
Business and Innovation
Education
Engineering
Health and Human Services
Master of Science in Public or Occupational Health
Master of Biomedical Science/Physician Assistant
Natural Science and Mathematics
Nursing
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gold
Dark green/teal
Rhodes blue
Black
White
Peacock Blue
Royal blue
Light blue
Orange
Green and white
Salmon
Yellow gold
Yellow gold
Apricot
Olive green
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Education Specialist
Arts and Letters
Master of Public Administration
Business and Innovation
Education
Engineering
Health and Human Services
Master of Science in Public or Occupational Health
Master of Biomedical Science/Physician Assistant
Natural Science and Mathematics
Nursing
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dark blue
Dark green/teal
Rhodes blue
Light blue
White
Peacock Blue
Royal blue
Light blue
Orange
Green
Salmon
Yellow gold
Yellow gold
Apricot
Olive green
How Do I Wear My Regalia?
Our regalia provider Oak Hall shows you how to wear your regalia in their how-to videos!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are rental options available?
Rental options are currently unavailable.
I'm a doctoral candidate. Do I need to purchase a hood for the hooding ceremony?
Yes! Doctoral candidates must purchase a cap, gown, tassel, and hood for commencement.
Questions?
Let us know! We're happy to help.
Email Us: GradSuccess@utoledo.edu
Call Us: 419.530.4723 (Option 2)