Hooding Ceremonies
Regalia (including Hoods) must be worn to all Hooding and Commencement ceremonies.
Doctoral and Master's Candidates will be hooded (prior to Commencement) during a special ceremony prepared and planned by each academic college/school. Summer 2023 Hooding information will be available soon. University Commencements does not prepare or plan Hooding ceremonies. Candidates will be contacted by their college/school with more information regarding their event.
- Hood Colors
The field of learning in which a degree is awarded is shown by the color on the edging of the hood. The lining of the hood is the official color of the institution which awarded the degree. Following is a list of hood colors representing degrees awarded by CBU:
Accounting: Drab
Applied Mathematics: Gold
Architecture: Blue Violet
Athletic Training: Sage Green
Biomedical Sciences: Gold
Business Administration: Drab
Communication/Strategic Communication: Maroon
Computer Science/Engineering: Orange
Counseling Ministry: Gold
Counseling Psychology: Gold
Data Science and Knowledge Engineering: Orange
Education (incl. Disability Studies): Light Blue
Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions: Light Blue
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Software): Orange
English: White Healthcare Administration: Peacock
Higher Education Leadership and Student Development: Light Blue
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (CBSS): Gold
Information Technology Management: Drab
Kinesiology: Sage Green
Leadership and Management Studies (SoB): Drab
Leadership and Organizational Studies: Royal Blue
Music: Pink
Nursing/RN to BSN: Apricot
Organizational Leadership: Royal Blue
Physician Assistant Studies: Kelly Green
Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, Forensic, Industrial-Org, Sport & Performance): Gold
Public Administration: Peacock
Public Health: Salmon
Public Relations: Maroon
School Counseling: Light Blue
School Psychology: Light Blue
Social Work: Citron
Speech Language Pathology: Gold
Sport and Performance Psychology (CBSS): Gold
Worship Arts: Pink - I am participating in the Hooding Ceremony but not walking in the Commencement Ceremony.
Do I need Regalia?For Candidates who intend to participate in the Hooding ceremony, you will need a cap, gown, hood, and tassel, even if you are not going to participate in the Commencement ceremony.