Regalia
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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
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
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.
Regalia
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Shipping to RMU
If you choose to have your regalia shipped to the school, we will have it available for pickup on campus during the commencement week. All remaining regalia will be taken to the venue on August 15th, where you can pick it up before the ceremony.
If you choose to participate in cohort group photos on August 14th, you will need your regalia for these photos.
Shipping to Home
If you have your regalia shipped to your home, you assume the responsibility of bringing all regalia with you to the ceremony. Only graduates with regalia can participate in the ceremony. There will be no exceptions.