How to Wear the Cap and Gown

Preparing to march to "Pomp and Circumstance" requires wearing the traditional graduation cap and gown, a tradition that dates back centuries to the early universities in Europe.

Here's how to wear your cap and gown:

·         The graduation cap is worn flat on the head, parallel to the floor. The front point of the cap should be centered on the forehead.

·         The graduation gown should fall midway between the knee and ankle.

·         Men should remove their graduation caps during the school song and the National Anthem.

·         Tassels are usually worn on the right side and shifted to the left when graduates receive their diplomas.

·         Men generally wear dark trousers and dress shirts and ties under their graduation gowns.

·         Women generally wear lightweight dresses or blouses and skirts that do not hang below their graduation gowns. They can also wear a detachable white collar that adds a more finished, decorative touch.

·         Flowers and jewelry should not be worn on the academic gown.

·         Caps and gowns can be accessorized with specific regalia like stoles and honor cords in keeping with the traditions of the school.

This is from Jostens

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