Candidates eligible for convocation honors will receive a letter from their deans concerning the wearing of the honors stole at the ceremony. All candidates for first degrees wear the tassel on the right side of the cap until the degree has been conferred. Candidates for all higher degrees wear regulation caps with black tassels. The bachelor's gown has a closed front and long, pointed, open sleeves. The master's gown has a closed front with long, closed sleeves.
Marshals wear cardinal gowns with white bars.
Honors Law School candidates who have been awarded honors in general scholarship are distinguished by cardinal stoles, which consist of panels draped over the shoulders. Bachelor's candidates graduating with honors or with distinctive scholastic achievement wear cardinal stoles. Bachelor's candidates from an honors program wear white stoles with cardinal bars. Honors stoles are worn only with the cap and gown. Dean s offices will notify students who are selected for honors.