All students participating in commencement are required to wear the official Tarleton State University cap and gown. Clothing in accordance with this special occasion should be worn under the cap and gown.
All students participating in commencement are required to wear the official Tarleton State University cap and gown. Cap and Gowns can be ordered through the Tarleton bookstore.
Shoes should be comfortable. NO spike heels of any kind will be allowed on the field. Square heels, flats, and tennis shoes are acceptable.
Tarleton State University's official university stole may be purchased when ordering/purchasing the cap and gown. The stole is not required and is an added expense.
Please note the University does not offer cords, stoles, or other recognition items for university-level honors. Students who are members of a recognized honors association may contact that particular association to inquire about offered cords, stoles, or special recognition items. Students may elect to wear recognition items for those associations for which they are a member so long as the association is recognized by Tarleton.
Students must contact their associations for more information on special recognition offerings, availability, and ordering.
Ordering Regalia
Regalia may be purchased from the Tarleton bookstore. Additional regalia questions should be directed to the Tarleton Campus Store at 254-968-9007.
- Bachelor’s regalia includes a cap, gown, and tassel.
- Caps are one size fits most or XL.
- Gowns are sized by height and weight.
- Tassels are purple and white.
- A Stole of Gratitude may be added. The stole is not required but the majority of graduates wear a stole.
- Bachelor’s regalia may be purchased from the Tarleton bookstore.
- Additional regalia questions should be directed to the Tarleton Campus Store at 254-968-9007.
Honors Designations
University Honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude)
Scholastic recognition for outstanding baccalaureate candidates will be announced as diplomas are presented. Honor designations are: Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors), Magna Cum Laude (High Honors), and Cum Laude (Honors). These honors are not recognized by cords or a designation in the printed program. Additionally, all honors announced at commencement are tentative. Official degree honors for diplomas and transcripts will be determined after final grades are reported. Students receiving such honors will have their diploma recognition mailed to them within eight to ten weeks after the ceremony. For information regarding University Honors requirements please see the “Eligibility for Honors Graduation” portion under “Academic Information” in the current catalog.
Honors College (Presidential Honors Program Graduates, Honors Program Graduates)
Presidential Honors Program Graduates and Honors Degree Program Graduates are recognized in the program and announced as diplomas are presented when students walk the stage. Please contact the program coordinator regarding any other forms of recognition. For more information please refer to the Honors College website.
National Honors Societies
Membership in honor societies and organizations is designated by the color cords draped around the graduates’ necks. These cords are optional and students should contact their individual organization regarding the cords. The current list of Honors Societies, recognized by Tarleton State University, is below: