congratulations to all may graduates

university of alabama

1986

The origins of academic dress date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, when universities were taking form. The Academic Costume Code of 1895 standardizes academic regalia. in the United States   The black robe for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves with three velvet bands.  The "hood" signifies the university and the degree.  The Code calls for the outside shell of the hood  to remain black;  the interior lining of the hood displays the colors of the institution (crimson - Roll Tide). The color of the velvet hood trimming is distinctive of the academic field — light blue for education. The mortarboard is black; the gold tassel may indicate membership in national honor societies (Alpha Chi).