What are the rules for graduation hats?

Place the cap on your head so the point is in the front, about 1 inch above the eyebrows. Your mortarboard should be worn level on your head, and the tassel should be placed on the right side.

What is the tradition of graduation hats?

By the 14th century, universities like Oxford and Cambridge mandated that graduates wear caps and gowns as a symbol of unification. Today's graduation cap is also known as a mortarboard, because it resembles a tool for holding and applying mortar.

Who can wear graduation cap?

The graduate hat (also known as an academic cap, graduate cap, mortarboard, or trencher) is part of the formal academic attire to be worn by graduating students (graduands) during the graduation ceremony.

What not to put on a graduation cap?

Graduation caps must not have any advertisements, symbols, words or slogans conveying messages inappropriate at a dignified commencement ceremony. Caps must not threaten the safety of others or use any hate speech of any kind.

How do graduation hats work?

For an undergraduate degree, the tassel placement rules are the same as a high school commencement. Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap before the ceremony and are then moved from the right side to the left after receiving a diploma or when directed to do so by the graduation speaker.

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Can you keep your graduation hat?

You Can Keep it as a Memento

You've worked hard for a number of years to earn the right to wear your cap and gown so what more befitting an object symbolises your academic achievement than your graduation attire?

Do you keep your cap after graduation?

We always recommend that after certain graduation traditions, such as the throwing of your graduation cap, you retrieve your graduation cap for keepsake. We also always recommend removing your graduation tassel before throwing your cap, so at the very least, you will have a tassel as a keepsake.

Can you wear a ponytail with a graduation cap?

Effortless and chic, a teased ponytail is always an easy way to tame your hair, especially when it will spend large portions of the night under your graduation cap. To make it a little more formal than your everyday ponytail, add texture by teasing your hair or adding some curls.

Do all graduates wear caps?

In many graduation ceremonies, graduates do not typically wear different color hats. Instead, the traditional graduation attire includes a cap, gown, and sometimes a hood. The cap, also known as a mortarboard, is typically a flat, square-shaped hat with a tassel attached to the top.

Can I use Sharpie on my graduation cap?

A: Yes, the Sharpie oil based marker writes on any surface, including fabric.

Why is the tassel moved from right to left?

The tassel before graduation symbolizes your time as a student. When you move it to the other side, you are confirming your newfound graduate status. Today, this simple but beautiful tradition is performed at commencements across the country.

What do tassel colors mean?

The expected color for students to wear during graduation on their tassels is as follows: Gold: Liberal Arts & Science. Blue: Education, Public Works, Arts. Brown/Drab: Business Majors. Red: Journalism.

What is the significance of graduation hats?

While the ways in which we observe graduation may change, the iconic four-cornered black hat will likely remain a sort of cultural shorthand for academic accomplishment—a symbol of celebration with roots going back to medieval Europe.

What is the slang for graduation hats?

Those funny hats are called "mortarboards" because they resemble a tool used by bricklayers to hold mortar. In some areas, they're also called "square academic caps" or "Oxford caps." The mortarboard consists of a flat, square board attached to a skullcap, with a tassel buttoned to the center.

Why are graduation hats square?

Mortarboard caps are thought to have been created in the 15th century, as part of an evolution from a hat type known as a birettas which was used by Catholic clerics and professors. The distinctive square shape of a mortarboard is believed to signify a book, chosen in recognition of scholarly achievements.

What are the different graduation hats?

Typically, the tudor bonnet and academic tam are made with velvet material. The tudor bonnet is made in a circular design whereas the graduation tam is made in a hexagonal or octagonal shape. How are graduation hats worn?

What happens if you don t have a cap and gown for graduation?

If cost is an issue, there may be help available or you may be able to borrow one from someone who graduated last semester or year, but most schools and colleges will fefuse to seat you if you do not have a cap and gown on. You can pick up your diploma later, likely the next business day, or have it mailed.

What does 🎓 mean?

🎓 Graduation Cap emoji

It's typically worn by those graduating from high school or college. The emoji, however, is used in social-media posts about graduation, teaching and school, and also about learning in general.

Can you wear a skirt to graduation?

There is no set dress code for high school graduation ceremonies, but girls usually wear dresses or skirts. Jeans are usually not worn because they are considered too casual.

Do you keep your graduation cap and gown?

Yes, graduates commonly keep their cap and gown as cherished mementos of their academic achievement. These symbols of success hold sentimental value, representing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

Should I throw away my graduation gown?

Now what are you supposed to do with your graduation gown? There are many creative ways to dispose of your gown without throwing it in the trash. Instead, turn the gown into a gift for a younger friend, donate it back to your school or sell it to another person who might need it.

What to do with your tassel after graduation?

A cute way to display your tassel after graduation is by putting it in an ornament. Although it may only be seen once a year, tassel ornaments are a great way to ensure it is safe from being damaged or lost. Simply purchase a clear ornament and delicately place your memory tassel inside and safely secure it. Voila!

What to do with honor cords after graduation?

Wear 'Em Around

By wearing your honor cords around, you've not only got a fashionable conversation piece, but you also have all of your accolades on display, so people know that you were among the high school elite. It's a great way to make friends by surrounding yourself with likeminded (and smart-minded!) people!