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Academic Regalia - Caps and Gowns
Graduation is an exciting time at Kennesaw State University as student accomplishments
are celebrated throughout campus, culminating with a commencement ceremony. In preparation
for this significant occasion, it is required for graduates to wear the appropriate
graduation attire and academic regalia. Graduates who are not wearing the required
KSU regalia will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony. The university
reserves the right to require graduates to change their cap if it is deemed inappropriate.
Please follow the guidelines listed below.
We recommend underneath the graduation gown, graduates wear dark, professional attire
and shoes to complement the black academic regalia of Kennesaw State University. Academic
regalia can be purchased through Jostens.
Josten's regalia deadline to be delivered to the bookstore is February 9, 2026. The
regalia home ship deadline is March 31, 2026 for undergraduate and graduate regalia
(including Doctoral regalia) to ensure delivery for Commencement week. Undergraduate
and Graduate regalia, with the exception of doctorate regalia, may also be purchased
at the KSU Bookstore any time prior to commencement ceremonies. Doctoral regalia must
be ordered by March 10, 2026 to ensure delivery beginning April 25, 2026.
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Undergraduate degree graduates must wear the new black gown with gold piping designed
with two gold embroidered KSU school seals, black mortarboard (cap), and black and
gold tassel. (Note: 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.)
The university reserves the right to require graduates to change their cap if it is
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Graduate or Specialist Degrees
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Master’s and Specialist degree graduates wear the new black gown with gold piping designed with two gold embroidered KSU school seals, a hood, and a black mortarboard (cap) with black and gold tassel. Each hood has a separate color* based on the discipline and it is the most distinctive feature of this academic attire. Education Specialist hoods are somewhat different in that they are longer and wider than the master’s hoods. The university reserves the right to require graduates to change their cap if it is deemed inappropriate.
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Doctoral students need to apply for graduation by the posted deadline and be approved
by the Graduate College to participate in commencement to receive guest tickets. For
more information, please contact gradcollege@kennesaw.edu
*Doctorate students will be contacted by the Graduate College for Commencement attendance
and ticking purposes.
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Nationally Recognized KSU Registered Organizations
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Recognition Attire:
Membership in an honor society is independent from KSU graduation honor policy.
Students who qualified for membership in registered Student Organizations, Honor Societies,
or Department Discipline Honor Programs while attending KSU may wear approved regalia
representing these societies/programs during the Commencement ceremonies. The only
types of regalia items that may be approved are Honor cords, stoles, medallions, or
pins. Students must contact the appropriate academic department or sponsoring student
organization for more information on obtaining these items.
The KSU Bookstore is not responsible for ordering honors Commencement regalia. Students
who are members of multiple honor societies may wear multiple pieces of regalia.
International stoles received by graduating students who earned a previous degree
from their home country may be worn during Commencement.
During Commencement, student members of the organizations listed below are eligible
to wear the following approved designations of their respective society/program:
Approved Regalia PDF
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Regalia Assistance Available for Graduating Students
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Regalia Assistance Available for Graduating Students We are committed to ensuring
all students have the opportunity to participate in their commencement ceremony, regardless
of financial circumstances, by offering loaned regalia to students who are unable
to afford the cost of graduation attire. Regalia will be available for ceremony use
only and is distributed based on demonstrated financial need. Please note that availability
is limited. The deadline to apply is November 14. To submit your application, visit:
https://kennesaw-advocate.symplicity.com/collections/regalia_request.
For questions, contact CARE Services at careservices@kennesaw.edu.
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