What is the best moment in a student’s life? It is definitely the day when he graduates. Be it high school graduation, college graduation or doctoral degree; all of them mean achievement. And this achievement is celebrated by graduation ceremony. The ceremony is of academic gown and cap; the apparel that represents the most respected field in the world – education. The robe that holds its roots in the historical times is a symbol of achievement and success. Hence donning proper graduation attire is highly important for the graduation ceremony.
The graduation attire not only consists of the graduation cap and gown, but also accessories such as tassels, cords, stoles and hood for graduation. Here is a small guide on graduation caps and tassels.
There are various types of graduation caps or tams available in the market. One of them is professional tams. The professional tam is available in four, six and eight sides. The edge banding is often made of grosgrain ribbon over fabric, creating interesting detail as well as allowing a small amount of 'give' so your cap will fit correctly. All professional tams come sized to your head size. The professional tams come standard in black velvet, but can be bought in different colors to match your University color codes.
The mortarboards are different than the tams and caps. The mortarboard is also available sized with a folded rayon comfort strip around the bottom hem. This is the standard for faculty, as opposed to a student graduation cap. Student can use these mortarboards as upgraded sized caps or with an elastic back to fit a wide range of people. Professional mortarboards come standard with a gold rayon tassel or tassel of your preferred color.
The students’ graduation cap and gown are made from black velveteen, and come with a gold bullion tassel. However, with these standard caps you may not get the option to change the tam or tassel color. This tam is not as high a quality as our Professional line, but it looks great and is an excellent tam for a student commencement ceremony, a teacher or an administrator looking to wait a few years before purchasing a professional set of regalia. The student graduation caps too come in various sizes and include an adjustable Velcro closure with a small gap at the back. These caps are available in 4, 6, or 8 sides.
Colleges choose how many sides they use for their caps, and whether or not a Master's Degree candidate wears a tam or mortarboard (Doctoral candidates always wear a tam). You should check with your University store, book store, or other authorities to find out how the type and number of sides you are supposed to use if you have any doubts.
The graduation attire not only consists of the graduation cap and gown, but also accessories such as tassels, cords, stoles and hood for graduation. Here is a small guide on graduation caps and tassels.
There are various types of graduation caps or tams available in the market. One of them is professional tams. The professional tam is available in four, six and eight sides. The edge banding is often made of grosgrain ribbon over fabric, creating interesting detail as well as allowing a small amount of 'give' so your cap will fit correctly. All professional tams come sized to your head size. The professional tams come standard in black velvet, but can be bought in different colors to match your University color codes.
The mortarboards are different than the tams and caps. The mortarboard is also available sized with a folded rayon comfort strip around the bottom hem. This is the standard for faculty, as opposed to a student graduation cap. Student can use these mortarboards as upgraded sized caps or with an elastic back to fit a wide range of people. Professional mortarboards come standard with a gold rayon tassel or tassel of your preferred color.
The students’ graduation cap and gown are made from black velveteen, and come with a gold bullion tassel. However, with these standard caps you may not get the option to change the tam or tassel color. This tam is not as high a quality as our Professional line, but it looks great and is an excellent tam for a student commencement ceremony, a teacher or an administrator looking to wait a few years before purchasing a professional set of regalia. The student graduation caps too come in various sizes and include an adjustable Velcro closure with a small gap at the back. These caps are available in 4, 6, or 8 sides.
Colleges choose how many sides they use for their caps, and whether or not a Master's Degree candidate wears a tam or mortarboard (Doctoral candidates always wear a tam). You should check with your University store, book store, or other authorities to find out how the type and number of sides you are supposed to use if you have any doubts.
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