For the most up-to-date information about May 2020 Commencement, please see the WVU May Commencement website.
What to Wear
Regalia
Graduates must wear traditional regalia (academic caps and gowns), which can be purchased at the downtown or Evansdale WVU Bookstore, 304-293-7467 or online from Herff Jones. No regalia will be sold at the venue.
What color is associated with my field of study and/or degree for my tassel and hood?
| Child Development and Family Studies
|
Light Blue
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| Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education, Educational
Leadership, Instructional Design and Technology, Counseling
|
Light Blue
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| Rehabilitation Counseling
|
Golden Yellow
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| Reading
|
Light Blue
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| Communication Sciences and Disorders
|
Golden Yellow
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| Multidisciplinary Studies
|
White |
| Au.D. Candidates | Green (Can only be purchased at the WVU-HSC Bookstore, 112-G Health Sciences Center) |
| All Ed.D. Candidates | Light blue |
| Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology Candidates | Dark blue |
| Ph.D. Communication Sciences and Disorders | Golden Yellow tassel, royal blue hood |
See the WVU Commencement Attire page for more information about attire requirements including cords and stoles.
Students can purchase customized graduation announcements at www.herffjones.com/college/wvu or at the WVU Downtown Bookstore next to the Mountainlair.
For questions, contact Kim Mocniak at kimberly.mocniak@mail.wvu.edu.