Graduates can purchase undergraduate and master’s regalia from Herff Jones, NKU’s preferred vendor:
Online at herff.ly/nku — available until November 7
In person at the NKU Bookstore (University Center) — available until the day of commencement on December 13
Note: The NKU Bookstore will not accept returns after Saturday, December 13. Regalia must be unopened and in original packaging for any return.
Follow these deadlines in order to get your regalia on time for the Saturday, December 13, 2025 commencement ceremonies:
Candidates earning an associate or bachelor’s degree are required to wear the following academic regalia:
Black gown
Black cap
Black and gold tassel
An optional white NKU Stole of Gratitude is also available for purchase at an additional cost.
Master’s degree candidates are required to wear the following academic regalia:
Black master’s gown
Black cap
Tassel and hood in the color corresponding to your field of study (see chart below)
An optional white NKU Stole of Gratitude is also available for purchase at an additional cost.
English – White
Industrial-Organizational Psychology – Old Gold
Integrative Studies – White
Public Administration – Peacock Blue
Public History – White
Education – Light Blue
Education Specialist – Light Blue
Educational Leadership – Light Blue
Teaching – Light Blue
Accountancy – Drab
Business Administration – Drab
Business Leadership and Innovation – Drab
Executive Leadership – Drab
Business Informatics – Copper
Communication – Copper
Computer Information Technology – Copper
Computer Science – Copper
Cybersecurity – Copper
Health Informatics – Copper
Athletic Training – Sage Green
Cardiovascular Perfusion – Wine
Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Light Blue
Exercise Science – Old Gold
Health Administration – Sage Green
Nursing – Apricot
Occupational Therapy – Slate Blue
School Counseling – Light Blue
Social Work – Citron
Legal Studies – Purple
Undergraduate students who qualify for University Honors Cords may pick up their honor cords at any of the following locations:
Grad Fair
Your college dean’s office
Line-up area at the commencement ceremony
Important: If you do not plan to participate in commencement, please make arrangements to pick up your cords in advance.
⚠️ Master’s and doctoral candidates do not receive University Honors cords.
Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 – 4.00
Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 – 3.8999
Cum Laude: 3.50 – 3.7499