Hoods are part and parcel of full academic and doctoral regalia and are required as part of graduation regalia by many, if not most universities and colleges.
Following a custom established in the 14th century, modern-day collegiate graduates display their academic achievements by wearing traditional graduation regalia at commencements and other important ceremonies.
The lining of doctoral and academic hoods normally displays the graduate's degree, discipline and/or school colors.
Here are some of the required academic regalia colors as put forth by the American Council of Education:
| American
Council on Education Committee on Academic Customs & Ceremonies Color Guidelines |
|
| Arts, Letters & Humanties |
White |
| Education |
Light
Blue |
| Engineering |
Orange |
| Law |
Purple |
| Medicine |
Green |
| Philosophy |
Dark Blue |
| Science |
Golden
Yellow |
In addition to the degree colors, each school generally has its own colors. If you know the academic regalia colors that you need, please notify us when you fill out the graduation regalia order form. Otherwise, let us know which school is your alma mater, and we will look up the colors for you.
The doctoral hood, masters graduation hood and bachelors academic hood must be of the same material as the graduation gown.
When ordering your academic hood, please be sure to specify what academic or doctoral degree you are receiving as well as the name of the institution where you are graduating from, including the city. This is because it's common for the same school to be represented differently on the hood depending upon which campus you have attended.
If you need an academic or doctoral hood for your graduation regalia right away and cannot wait 6-8 weeks for your hood to be fabricated, CapsandGownsToYou.com can loan you a hood until your order is ready.
If you have any questions concerning your hood please please e-mail us directly or call us at 412-422-GOWN (412-422-4696).
CapsandGownsToYou.com recommends our Superior hood for all Superior and Rental Quality regalia.
Our Superior hoods are made of the same lush velvet as our Superior graduation robes, accented by the shimmering satin lining that symbolizes the color of your academic institution and discipline.
CapandGownDepot.com also offers optional gold piping on our Superior doctoral hoods.
Special Style with piping
Traditional Style without piping
| Pricing For Superior Doctoral/PHD Hoods | ||
| With Optional Gold Piping added | Traditional Style | |
| 1 - 3 Sets | $145.00 | $130.00 |
| 4 - 7 Sets | $140.00 | $120.00 |
| 8 - 12 Sets | $130.00 | $110.00 |
| 13 - 24 Sets | $120.00 | $100.00 |
| 25 - 49 Sets | $110.00 | $90.00 |
| 50 or more Sets | $100.00 | $80.00 |
Economy - Value Doctoral Hoods
| Pricing For Economy Doctoral Hoods | |
| 1 - 3 Sets | $80.00 |
| 4 - 7 Sets | $62.50 |
| 8 - 12 Sets | $56.00 |
| 13 - 24 Sets | $48.50 |
| 25 - 49 Sets | $39.75 |
| 50 or more sets | $36.85 |
| Pricing For Superior Master's Hoods | ||
| With Optional Gold Piping added | Traditional Style | |
| 1 - 3 Sets | $140.00 | $130.00 |
| 4 - 7 Sets | $130.00 | $120.00 |
| 8 - 12 Sets | $120.00 | $110.00 |
| 13 - 24 Sets | $110.00 | $100.00 |
| 25 - 49 Sets | $100.00 | $90.00 |
| 50 or more Sets | $90.00 | $80.00 |
| Pricing For Economy Master's Graduation Hoods | |
| 1 - 3 Sets | $58.50 |
| 4 - 7 Sets | $54.00 |
| 8 - 12 Sets | $48.50 |
| 13 - 24 Sets | $43.50 |
| 25 - 49 Sets | $38.50 |
| 50 or more sets | $33.50 |
Many schools require hoods for the academic regalia of those receiving a bachelor's degree. It is recommended that you check with your respective institute of higher learning regarding its bachelors regalia requirements.
| Pricing For Souvenir Bachelor's Academic Hoods | |
| 1 - 7 Sets | $48.50 |
| 8 - 12 Sets | $42.00 |
| 13 - 24 Sets | $38.50 |
| 25 - 49 Sets | $36.50 |
| 50 or more sets | $32.85 |