Graduation is an essential part of life for all and it is like a milestone in ones student life! There are some rules and regulations regarding the uniform to wear during the event. Cap and gown form main three components of graduation regalia uniform including a hood as well! This is a traditional wear and was started during the time when universities were being erected all over Europe from 13th to 14th century! It was actually worn by the scholars of that time so that they could be distinguished from general people. However some should be followed while someone wears it.
Positioning of cap
It is very important to wear official dress of graduation correctly and to let tassel hang well from cap it must be positioned suitably. It must be positioned at the center with no tilts on either sides or backwards of head. Cap’s crown should be only one inch over eyebrows. Make sure to not to make any hairstyle which might interfere with positioning of cap! Notice whether your tassels are in the right direction! However men tend to remove caps during this event!
String of tassels
While delivery, tassels are looped together around the mid portion of grad cap. These are made of either silk or cotton or even rayon! Depending upon the rules and tradition of each school, tassels may hang from left side or right. Usually right side tassels are seen during bachelor’s degrees and on left side in case of doctoral or masters degree commencement.
Tassel switching tradition
Switching of tassels is an important section of grad ceremony. Towards ending of grad ceremony, students exchange tassels or switch them since it is like a memento of their college or school life!
Getting your gown and cap ordered
Most schools, universities instruct their students to apply to get the dresses beforehand when semester starts. In such cases, no headache must be taken by students since entire package of dresses are delivered on time by school authorities itself. Gowns, caps are of different styles and pattern in different universities. Varying shades of black is observed as well. So before re-using your grad uniform say from high school or college, ensure that it conforms to patterns and shades mentioned by authorities. In case you have ordered for an entire package, it includes everything and so separate buys are necessary.
Tassels for different degrees
The tassel color, orientation side may vary depending upon subject or stream you are graduating on! If you are earning two degrees all you need to do is change the tassel only. Just buy two tassels of respective colors. Usually some degrees from same college have similar colors of gown or tassel.
Follow tradition
Try to realize a fact that this dress is a connecting link between modern times with its rich long history! Each component has its own specific symbolism and imparts individualism to all graduating fellows. Take it as a ritual and enjoy celebrating it since it includes you to a community of the learned!
Positioning of cap
It is very important to wear official dress of graduation correctly and to let tassel hang well from cap it must be positioned suitably. It must be positioned at the center with no tilts on either sides or backwards of head. Cap’s crown should be only one inch over eyebrows. Make sure to not to make any hairstyle which might interfere with positioning of cap! Notice whether your tassels are in the right direction! However men tend to remove caps during this event!
String of tassels
While delivery, tassels are looped together around the mid portion of grad cap. These are made of either silk or cotton or even rayon! Depending upon the rules and tradition of each school, tassels may hang from left side or right. Usually right side tassels are seen during bachelor’s degrees and on left side in case of doctoral or masters degree commencement.
Tassel switching tradition
Switching of tassels is an important section of grad ceremony. Towards ending of grad ceremony, students exchange tassels or switch them since it is like a memento of their college or school life!
Getting your gown and cap ordered
Most schools, universities instruct their students to apply to get the dresses beforehand when semester starts. In such cases, no headache must be taken by students since entire package of dresses are delivered on time by school authorities itself. Gowns, caps are of different styles and pattern in different universities. Varying shades of black is observed as well. So before re-using your grad uniform say from high school or college, ensure that it conforms to patterns and shades mentioned by authorities. In case you have ordered for an entire package, it includes everything and so separate buys are necessary.
Tassels for different degrees
The tassel color, orientation side may vary depending upon subject or stream you are graduating on! If you are earning two degrees all you need to do is change the tassel only. Just buy two tassels of respective colors. Usually some degrees from same college have similar colors of gown or tassel.
Follow tradition
Try to realize a fact that this dress is a connecting link between modern times with its rich long history! Each component has its own specific symbolism and imparts individualism to all graduating fellows. Take it as a ritual and enjoy celebrating it since it includes you to a community of the learned!
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