Caps & Gowns

Caps and gowns are free and can be picked up in the Book Store during business hours and before each Ceremony.

Honors Cords

At Commencement, your cumulative GPA determines your honor, and which honors cord you receive (Spring 2025 grades are not included). This information is sent to the vendor before caps and gowns are shipped, so the University does not make any exceptions or accommodations regarding the cord a student receives. However, when your degree is awarded, your transcript and diploma will include all UMass Dartmouth coursework, including the final semester. Honor cords are only for undergraduate students.

Honor cords signify:

3.200 to 3.499 - Cum Laude - White
3.500 to 3.799 Magna Cum Laude – Navy Blue
3.800 to 4.000 Summa Cum Laude - Gold