Candidates are responsible for ordering their own regalia using the Degree Application/Graduation Order Form online through Enrollment Management. No regalia will be ordered after April 1, 2010. Candidates requiring regalia after this date must order directly from the vendor. Once they have received their regalia, they should check contents carefully for 1 gown, 1 hood, 1 tassel, and 1 cap. Is hood trim color correct? The MUSC hood color (inside) is gold and black. The trim color can be found in the following listing.
Degree
Hood
Trim
Tassel
BS
Bachelor of Science
Golden Yellow
Black
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Apricot
Black
MHS
Master in Health Sciences
Salmon Pink
Black
MHA
Master in Health Services Administration
Salmon Pink
Black
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Apricot
Black
MS
Master of Science
Golden Yellow
Black
DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Teal
Gold
DHA
Doctor of Health Administration
Salmon Pink
Gold
DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Lilac
Gold
MD
Doctor of Medicine
Green
Gold
PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy
Olive Green
Gold
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Royal Blue
Gold
DMD/PhD
Doctor of Philosophyand Doctor of Dental Medicine
Royal Blue
Gold
MD/PhD
Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine
Royal Blue
Gold
PharmD/PhD
Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Pharmacy
Royal Blue
Gold
Only one hood may be worn. For combined, dual degrees the color is that of the higher degree is worn.
If there is a problem, call Patrick Cassano at 792-1639.
Hang garments and press if needed.
Report at 7:30 AM, May 21, 2010, to the room assigned to your college:
Dental Medicine candidates
Student Lounge, 4th Floor Basic Science Building
Graduate Studies candidates
Room 204 Basic Science Building
Health Professions candidates
CHP Building A - Atrium
Medicine & MD/PhD candidates
St. Luke's Chapel
Nursing candidates
Auditorium Institute of Psychiatry
Pharmacy candidates
Room 433 Basic Science Building
DON'T FORGET! You must return to the robing room assigned to your college (except for Nursing graduates, who report to Nursing room 220) immediately after graduation (but prior to 12:00 PM), at which time you may claim your diploma! (It is your responsibility to make sure your name is checked off the list when you receive your diploma immediately after graduation.) Your regalia belongs to you; no need to return it. Your regalia is made to last for several more years.
A complete description of activities during the Commencement ceremony will be provided at your robing location, 7:30 AM on May 21, 2010. If you wish to have this information in advance, it is available in Enrollment Management, 41 Bee Street.