Commencement Regalia
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Proper Decorum for a MSMC Graduate |
Cap and Gown
All graduates and those receiving certificates must wear a black graduation gown, black cap, and the appropriate academic hood. These can be ordered in your home campus bookstore or online via the Josten's Website.
http://www.msmc-chalon.bkstr.com
http://www.msmc-doheny.bkstr.com
Cap and gowns will be available for purchase in the bookstore starting:
Associate in Arts April 1st *
Bachelors in Art & Science April 2nd *
(*Students can prepay for cap and gown, but it is not necessary.)
Master and Doctoral Programs Cap and gown will need to be prepaid for at the bookstore or on Jostens website. Note that Jostens will charge $12 shipping fee.
| BACHELOR/ASSOCIATE UNIT (Contains cap, gown, and tassel) | $43.00 |
| BACHELOR/ASSOCIATE HOOD | $38.00 |
| BACHELOR/ASSOCIATE GOWN | $31.00 |
| MASTER UNIT (Contains cap, gown, and tassel) | $49.00 |
| MASTER HOOD | $44.00 |
| MASTER GOWN | $37.00 |
| CAP | $9.00 |
| REGULAR TASSEL | $4.00 |
| "BLING" TASSEL (Available in-store only) | TBA |
*Exact Times and Locations TBA
**Tassels should be worn on the right side of the face, and passed to the left after the conferring of your degree.
Academic Hoods
Baccalaureate and associate degree graduates should wear their academic hoods through the procession. Master and doctoral students will carry their hoods during the procession and be hooded during the conferring of their degree.
*Please be sure to note your major when ordering your hood! Your degree will be reflected by the color of the felt on your hood. See the table below to determine what color the felt on your hood will be.**The Associate in Arts hood does not have a felt outer lining.
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Degree
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Hood Color
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Associate in Arts
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No Felt
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Bachelor of Arts
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White
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Bachelor of Science
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Gold
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Master of Science in Education
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Light Blue
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Master of Arts in the Humanities
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White
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Master of Science in Nursing Education
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Apricot
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Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
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Gold |
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Master of Arts in Religious Studies
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Scarlet
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| Master of Business Administration | Drab |
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dark Green
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Click here to see how to wear the academic hood
Academic Honor Cords
Undergraduate students graduating with honors (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher) will be invited to either Laurel Awards (Doheny), Mary's Day (Chalon), or the Weekend College Reception, where they will receive their honor cords. If you are not able to attend the event, you may speak with your academic dean to receive the cords.
Graduates MAY wear the following Academic Honors
- Purple Honor Cords signifying graduation with honors at the baccalaureate level
- Gold Double Honor Cords signifying completion of the honors certificate
- President's Medal
- Brady Award Medal
- Sister Rebecca Doan Award Medal
- Le Puy Award Medal
- Sister Dolorosa Alumnae Award
- Carrie Estelle Doheny Medal
- Nursing Pin
Ornamentation
Graduation protocol says that NO ORNAMENTATION may be worn on academic attire. Caps are not to be decorated. Flowers, leis, stoles, or outer jewelry are NOT to be worn during the ceremony, only President's Awards and Academic Honors Cords given at Mary's Day or Laurel Day. All must comply. Inappropriate items WILL BE removed prior to procession.
- Flower or candy leis
- Decorated graduation caps
- Corsage or boutonniere
- Stoles of any kind
- Jewelry pinned to the gown (except nursing pin)
- Signs
Questions? Please e-mail: commencement@msmc.la.edu