Custom Academic Hoods – Personalized Graduation Hoods for Your Institution
A custom academic hood is an essential part of graduation regalia, representing your degree, academic discipline, and university colors. Whether you need a custom doctoral hood, master’s hood, or bachelor’s hood, we specialize in creating high-quality academic hoods tailored to your institution’s official specifications.
At AcademicHoods.com, we offer fully customizable hoods that align with your school’s requirements. From velvet trim colors that represent your field of study to satin lining that matches your university colors, we ensure that your graduation hood is crafted with precision and authenticity.
What is a Custom Academic Hood?
A custom graduation hood is a ceremonial piece worn over an academic gown to signify the graduate’s degree level, field of study, and institution. The hood features:
✅ Velvet trim – Denotes the academic discipline
✅ Satin lining – Displays the school’s colors
✅ Black shell fabric – A classic academic tradition
✅ Length variations – Based on degree level (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate)
Each custom academic hood is made to order, ensuring accuracy in color, fabric, and design.
Custom Graduation Hood Colors & Their Meanings
The velvet trim color on a graduation hood represents the graduate’s field of study, while the satin lining displays the institution’s official colors. Here are some common academic hood colors:
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Philosophy (PhD): Royal Blue
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Medicine (MD): Green
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Law (JD): Purple
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Education (EdD, M.Ed): Light Blue
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Science (MSc, BSc, DSc): Golden Yellow
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Engineering (MEng, BEng, DEng): Orange
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Business (MBA, BBA, DBA): Drab
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Theology (DMin, MDiv, BTh): Scarlet
Universities may have specific color variations, so we ensure exact matches based on your provided details.
How to Order a Custom Academic Hood
Ordering a custom academic hood is simple:
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Select Your Degree Level – Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate.
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Provide Your Institution Details – University name and official colors.
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Choose Your Field of Study – Ensures the correct velvet trim color.
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Confirm Your Order – Our team will craft your custom hood with precision.
We ensure that each graduation hood adheres to academic dress standards while maintaining authenticity in color and design.
How to Wear a Graduation Hood Correctly
Wearing your academic hood properly ensures a polished graduation look. Follow these steps:
- Place the hood over your head, allowing the velvet trim to be visible.
- Ensure the satin lining is turned outward at the back.
- Fasten the front loop to your gown button (or pin it if needed).
- Adjust the length so the tail of the hood drapes properly.
Properly worn graduation regalia enhances the professional and ceremonial appearance of your commencement attire.
