The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut and the front has an arc cut away. Master's gowns may be worn open or closed. The doctoral gown has bell-shaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed. The mortarboard cap is standard, although soft square-topped caps are permissible. At Commencement, graduates wear the tassel on the right side, moving it to the left when their degree is conferred.
Faculty participating in academic ceremonies wear the tassel to the left throughout the proceedings.
University of Pennsylvania graduates wear a hood lined in red with a blue chevron. This site maintained by The Office of the Secretary.