Cap Decoration Guidelines
Candidates choosing to wear a decorated cap during the ceremony must adhere to the
guidelines provided in the accordion at the bottom of this page. These guidelines
exist to:
- Ensure candidate safety when negotiating stairs and routes;
- Provide unobstructed views for ceremony participants and guests;
- Maintain a university climate that is grounded in respect, civility and inclusion
The university reserves the right to request that degree candidates change inappropriate
attire, including but not limited to caps, before they participate in the Commencement
ceremony.
Violations of the decoration guidelines provided below or refusal to comply with staff
enforcement of the guidelines on ceremony day may result in a disciplinary referral
to the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices.