How To Wear Academic Regalia Hoods

An academic hood is one important piece of a traditional academic regalia. Academic hoods come in different colors and designs; it distinguishes a graduates’ course or department from another. Hoods also vary depending on the rank of degree one will be earning. A higher degree, like a masters degree or doctorate degree, for example may have a longer and wider hoods with more complex designs compared to those who will just be graduating with a bachelors degree.

It is vital for one to know how to wear academic regalia hoods before one get to wear one. When making an academic regalia order, make it sure that one has fitted the academic hood first. Try to get one which will fit just right on the shoulders and is damage-free. It is best to order earlier to ensure that one will be getting the best academic regalia on it best condition. There might stock shortage if one will order just a day before the graduation ceremony. Also see to it that one will be ordering the right color and design of the hood for the reason earlier, there will be different colors and designs of academic regalia hoods per course or department.

Upon receiving the  regalia academic, try to check the contents if all items are present like the cap, gown, hood, cords and other accessories required by the school or university. Also try to conduct a dress rehearsal to know how each item is being worn and how one will look like with everything on. Try them on with the graduation attire one is planning to wear under the gown. This will also be a great time to practice how to put on the academic hood.

Academic regalia hoods are worn loosely on the back, making it fall naturally. It should be placed accordingly to show the lines and colors for the degree one will be receiving and should not slip from both shoulders. It should also not be worn and spread out stiffly. Pins or brooches may help in fastening the academic hoods to prevent it from sliding down the shoulders.

When wearing the academic hood, allow oneself to remove the graduation cap first. This will help the “adorner”, which is either a school representative or a parent, make the graduate wear the hood easily. The wearing of academic hoods may vary from every university depending on its traditions. There are some institutions which practice the hooding ceremony be done before the procession.

In some cases, the hooding of the graduate takes place on stage in front of the whole crowd. There might be other unique ways to wear the entire academic regalia for every school or university. It is best to ask for assistance from school authorities and the graduation committee regarding some concerns and complaints.

It is important to know the importance of an academic hood. It is part of the academic regalia which overall signify ones accomplishments in his or her field. Having to wear it correctly and with grace adds up to that shine of victory.