Graduation & Convocation Regalia
It is traditional for graduates, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests to wear academic regalia at convocation ceremonies.
Academic regalia has its history in the academic costumes of 14th and 15th century universities in England, particularly Oxford and Cambridge. The gown, hood, and mortarboard are the basic items of academic regalia and originally had practical functions. The hood as specifically created to provide protection from inclement weather. Along with the rest of the costume, it now has a symbolic function, its colours and style representing the type of credential and the institution that awards it.
Regalia Guide
Graduates from bachelor's degree programs will wear a black gown, a hood which drapes around the shoulders, signifying the degree earned, and a cap with a tassel.
Graduates from post-degree programs will wear a black gown, a stole to signify the post-degree diploma or certificate earned, and a cap with a tassel.
Each student participating in the convocation ceremony wears the Langara regalia for their program, unless they are wearing their own First Nations, Métis, or Inuit regalia. Langara regalia consists of a black gown and a black mortarboard cap with tassel in addition to a program specific hood, tippet, or stole. This is an academic tradition, as such no embellishments or variations to Langara regalia are permitted.
Bachelor Degrees
Post-Degree Diploma and Post-Degree Certificate
Post-Degree Certificate in Data Analytics
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration
Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing Management
Post-Degree Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Nursing Practice in Canada
Associate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Citations (all)
Continuing Studies
