Order Regalia (2026)
Commencement Regalia Requirements
All graduating students are required to wear academic regalia to participate in commencement ceremonies. Please ensure you order your regalia early to guarantee availability!
Master’s and doctoral regalia differ to reflect the level of academic achievement. Master’s graduates wear a traditional black gown with oblong sleeves, accompanied by a mortarboard cap and a hood lined in the colors of their academic discipline. Doctoral graduates wear a more elaborate gown with velvet panels and chevrons, a tam-style cap, and a longer hood—symbolizing the highest level of scholarship.
Celebrate your achievement in attire that honors centuries of academic tradition and your journey to this proud moment.
Certificate Students
If you are in a certificate program
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Any Counseling Certificate
your regalia should consist of the following:
- a gown with hood from the highest degree you have earned previously (master or doctorate)
- the appropriate cap
- a stole with your RMU certificate credentials that can be ordered through our regalia vendor.
If you do not have the cap, gown, and hood from your previous ceremony, you must order the regalia package with the stole, cap, and gown.
Celebrate your achievement in attire that honors centuries of academic tradition and your journey to this proud moment.
All graduates: When selecting your regalia package please select the appropriate degree type then find your respective program.
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ORDERING DETAILS ON THE BALFOUR WEBSITE TO ENSURE YOU ORDER IS SUBMITTED CORRECTLY AND NOT SUBJECT TO DELAY!
Regalia may be ordered no later than Jul. 5, 2026 on through our recommended vendor Balfour & Co. Orders placed after July 5th through our vendor cannot be guaranteed to arrive before the commencement ceremony.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Regalia is required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
- You are not required to purchase regalia from this vendor – just be aware there may be differences in quality, colors, shipping timelines/reliability, etc. if you order elsewhere)
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Balfour General Pricing
Types
Price
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Regalia Options
Your regalia should consist of the following:
Cap/Tam
Certificate Only
Mortarboard (square top) and tassel
Masters Degree
Mortarboard (square top) and tassel
Doctoral Degree
Tam (soft top, tassel sewn in)
Gown
Certificate Only
Long. Closed sleeves, no velvet.
Masters Degree
Long. Closed sleeves, no velvet.
Doctoral Degree
Bell-shaped sleeves with three velvet stripes (chevrons) and velvet panels down the front. Basic is all black; upgraded versions have chevrons in RMU blue and/or gold piping
Hood/Stole
Certificate Only
Stole
Masters Degree
Master’s Hood – The satin inner lining (royal blue and white) is the same for all graduates. The velvet color depends on your program—check “About” for your degree field’s associated color.
Doctoral Degree
Doctoral Hood – The satin inner lining (royal blue and white) is the same for all graduates. The velvet color depends on your program—check “About” for your degree field’s associated color.
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Shipping Information
We recommend shipping your regalia to RMU; if you choose this option, it will be available for pick-up on campus the week leading up to the ceremony. Further instructions will be forthcoming.
If you choose to ship your regalia to your home, please note that you assume the responsibility of bringing all regalia with you to the ceremony. Only graduates with regalia can participate in the ceremony (no exceptions).
We recommend steaming wrinkles out of your gown once it’s out of the package. A steamer will be available at the venue, but steaming before you arrive will minimize waiting.
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Pickup (RMU Tower)
Quickest Option: Lobby Pickup
Wednesday 8/13 12PM-4PM
Thursday 8/14 9AM-12PM
Call-in Pickup available outside above hours
Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Please call us when you park, and we’ll bring your item(s) down to the lobby for you:
📞 801-375-5125, Option 5
Regalia
Learn About Regalia
How to Wear and Carry
What Do the Regalia Colors Mean?
Apricot Hood (Nursing)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Apricot Stole (Nursing)
Emergency Nurse Practioner Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Dark Blue Hood (Health Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Health Science
Kelly Green Hood (Physician Assistant)
Doctor of Medical Science
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Light Blue Hood (Counseling)
Master of Science in Addictions Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Master of Science in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling
Master of Science in School Counseling
Light Blue Stole (Counseling)
Addictions Counseling Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate
Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling Certificate
School Counseling Certificate
Peacock/Teal Hood (Physical Therapy)
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Silver Hood (Speech-Language Pathology)
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Slate Blue Hood (Occupational Therapy)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Occupational Therapy
Military Veterans
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions recognizes our graduates as military veterans. As members of the military, these students have demonstrated their commitment to the RMU core values of collaboration, authenticity, trustworthiness, inclusiveness, and service, especially that of selfless service. In addition to what these graduates will do as health professionals, they have already given service to our nation, our state, and our community. Military veterans received a commemorative red, white, and blue cord to be worn at this commencement ceremony, signifying the university’s gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
Certificate Students
If you are in a certificate program (PMHNPC, ENPC, FNPC, or either of the counseling certificates), your regalia should consist of the following:
a gown from the highest degree you have earned previously (bachelor, master, doctorate)
the appropriate cap
a stole with your RMU certificate credentials that can be ordered through our regalia vendor.
If you do not have the cap and gown from your previous ceremony, you must order the regalia package with the stole, cap, and gown.
What Happens During the Hooding Ceremony?
You will stand up when given the cue from one of our faculty, one row at a time, and follow the route (there will be staff to guide you).
Do not forget your name card!
When it is your turn, give your name card to the reader and walk up the stairs. Hand your hood to the faculty, black loop up, and stand on the “x.” Bend your knees (smile), your hood will go over any cords, and flip your hair over your hood if you have long hair.
Next, walk across the stage to get your diploma cover from President Martin. He will hold one side of your diploma and you the other. Pause and smile for a photo. Then, make your way off the stage. There will be faculty there to help you.