Academic regalia
Academic regalia symbolizes the wearer's educational achievements and the scholarly tradition of higher education.
Gowns and hoods
Concordia's academic regalia includes a gown and a hood. Mortarboards (graduation caps) are not a part of Concordia's tradition, however they are available to purchase as a souvenir.
Academic regalia is the distinctive gown worn by graduating students during academic ceremonies, such as during your graduation photos or at convocation. Gowns and hoods vary in style, colour and adornments based on the academic degree and field of study.
Doctorate
Graduates receiving a doctorate will wear a modified Cambridge cut garnet coloured gown, bordered with a one-inch band of gold material.
Hood lining colour according to degree
| Degree | Lining colour |
|---|---|
| Laws | Gold |
| Letters | Pale blue |
| Philosophy | White |
| Science | Pale green |
Master (Magisteriate)
Graduates receiving a master (magisteriate) will wear a modified Oxford cut gown in black material.
Hood lining colour according to degree
| Degree | Lining colour |
|---|---|
| Applied Science | Pale yellow |
| Arts | Pale blue |
| Business administration | Mauve |
| Computer Science | Pale orange |
| Engineering | Orange |
| Fine Arts | Blue |
| Science | Pale green |
| Science (Administration) | Magenta |
| Teaching of Mathematics | Deep green |
Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate
Graduates receiving a graduate diploma or a graduate certificate will wear a black gown without a hood. If the graduating student holds a previous degree from Concordia, they can wear the hood representing the previous degree.
Bachelor (Baccalaureate)
Graduates receiving a bachelor (baccalaureate) will wear a modified Oxford cut gown in black material.
Hood lining colour according to degree
| Degree | Lining colour |
|---|---|
| Administration, Commerce | Mauve |
| Arts | Pale blue |
| Computer Science | Peach |
| Education | Half pale blue, half golden yellow |
| Engineering | Orange |
| Fine Arts | Blue |
| Science | Pale green |
Undergraduate Certificate
Graduates receiving an undergraduate certificate will wear a black gown without a hood. If the graduating student holds a previous degree from Concordia, they can wear the hood representing the previous degree.
Traditional regalia
First Nations, Inuit and Métis graduates are welcome to wear traditional regalia in addition to, or in lieu of, Concordia regalia. Concordia-issued stoles are also permitted.
Wearing the gown and hood
Gowns remain open in the front. Clothing worn underneath the gown is visible. The recommendation for the occasion is business casual and semi-formal.
Put on your gown over your clothes as if you are putting on a coat. The gowns remain open in the front. Place your hood over your shoulders so it will drape in the back and reveal the colour of the silk lining. Do not use pins to hold the hood in place.
CORRECT
When bands point upward over the shoulder.
INCORRECT
When bands point down towards elbow.
