Regalia and Honors Cords
Regalia for Commencement
Undergraduates wear purple robes. Master鈥檚 Candidates are required to purchase a Master鈥檚 Hood in addition to the Master's black cap and gown. You may purchase your cap, gown, and mortarboard and tassel from the . For the best selection, please purchase your regalia early in your graduating semester.
Latin honors at Commencement
Undergraduate students who are eligible to receive Latin honors cords will recive an email from graduation@wcu.edu with instructions for picking up your Latin honors cords.
Official final grades for the graduating semester are not available until after commencement. Walking with Latin honors is calculated based on your most recent cumulative GPA. Students who graduate with Latin honors will receive a gold cord to wear during the commencement ceremony. GPA determinations for Latin honors are as follows:
Cum Laude: 3.5-3.69
Magna Cum Laude: 3.7-3.89
Summa Cum Laude: 3.9-4.0
Graduate students are not eligible for Latin honors.
Brinson Honors College Candidates
Graduating students from the Brinson Honors College will receive their honors medallion at the official Brinson Honors College Medallion Ceremony, prior to commencement. If a student is unable to attend the ceremony, individuals should contact the Brinson Honors College at 828.227.7383, honors@wcu.edu, or by an in-person visit.
Regalia for Doctoral and Master of Fine Arts Candidates
