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Traditional academic regalia shall be worn by the student during commencement.  Undergraduate attire will consist of the traditional black gown and cap with tassel.  Master’s attire will consist of the traditional black gown with closed sleeves, cap with tassel and hood with the degree and Arkansas Tech University colors. 

Cords, stoles, and medallions may be worn.  Decoration on caps is permitted.

Ordering Regalia (Cap & Gown) Information: 

• Grad Fair at the ATU Bookstore is the first opportunity to purchase your regalia. During Grad Fair we partner with campus organizations, offer drawings for free gifts and host a photographer for cap and gown photo packages.  Dates are announced every semester in October and March.  
• Paying online with ship to home options for an additional $15.95 can be found at www.atu.shopoakhalli.com. (Please note the site closes 5 weeks prior to the graduation date and purchases after that date will need to be made in-store.) 
• Regalia is available to purchase at the bookstore until 5:00 pm the day before commencement.
• If you are receiving your doctoral degree, contact the bookstore to have your order placed.  
• Graduates who are interested in purchasing announcements, rings, or diploma frames may place an order online at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/atu/      
• Contact the ATU Bookstore at 479-498-4930 for more information and help getting your graduation regalia. 

On the day of the ceremony, if you have forgotten or misplaced any of your regalia, please know that a representative from the ATU Bookstore will be onsite at Tucker Coliseum and in the ATU Bookstore, Young Bldg., 209 West O Street, if you need to purchase these items again.  

For all academic purposes, the hood colors (for Master's students) associated with the different degrees are as follows: