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Academic Dress
The tradition of the academic costume apparently began during the twelfth or
thirteenth century in the early European universities. Since the clergy comprised the
majority of the educated class, academic dress is an adaptation of the cope or mantle,
which was usually silk or wool, and worn by church dignitaries in religious processions.
Through the years, great diversity developed in color and in style of cap, gown and
hood. In 1896, the colleges and universities in the United States adopted a uniform code
governing academic dress.
The oxford cap, usually referred to as a mortar board, has a long tassel that is fastened
by a button on the top. The color of the tassel on the cap indicates the field of study.
NURSING HONOR CORDS
GOLD
Recognizes BS graduates who have graduated with honors distinction
LAVENDER & WHITE
Recognizes graduates who were elected to
Sigma Theta Tau International, the nursing honor society
BLUE | WHITE | GOLD
Recognizes graduates who were members of the
University of Colorado Student Nurses Association (CUSNA)
GOLD | TEAL | PURPLE
Recognizes graduates who serve as board members of the
University of Colorado Student Nurses Association (CUSNA)
ROYAL BLUE
Recognizes graduates who were members of the
University of Colorado Student Council (STUCO)
WHITE | GOLD
Recognizes graduates who served as
Peer Mentors for the Undergraduate Nursing Program
GOLD | BLACK | WHITE
Recognizes graduates who completed the Honors Research Program.
RED | PURPLE | ORANGE
Recognizes graduates who were members of Future Voices:
Students for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
OLIVE
PHARMACY
PEACOCK BLUE
GOLD
SCIENCE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
RED
THEOLOGY
PINK
MUSIC
APRICOT
NURSING
LEMON YELLOW
INFORMATION SCIENCE
GREEN
MEDICINE
SAPPHIRE BLUE
BUSINESS
LILAC
DENTISTRY
LIGHT BLUE
EDUCATION
ORANGE
ENGINEERING
VIOLET
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
BROWN
FINE ARTS
CRIMSON
JOURNALISM
PURPLE
LAW
VIOLET
ARCHITECTURE
WHITE
ARTS
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