Additional Cords, Sashes, and Stoles
As you prepare for your graduation ceremony, we want to ensure that you can proudly represent your achievements and affiliations. You are welcome to wear one professionally made stole or sash that represents a recognized Mount Union student organization with which you are affiliated, or, for our international students, a stole that honors your home country. If you have more than one stole, you may wear a second one underneath your robe to display after the ceremonies.
For those providing cords, we ask that you avoid using colors that represent university-issued honors, such as Latin honors (gold, silver, white, red, or purple). Variegated tassels with these colors are a wonderful alternative.
To maintain the dignity and respect of this special occasion, we ask that you refrain from displaying political symbols or badges representing particular issues or causes on your gown or cap. Let's honor each other's views and celebrate this milestone with the respect it deserves.
As a reminder, graduation is a formal ceremony, and we encourage you to dress appropriately. Traditionally, men wear long slacks, a collared shirt, and dress shoes, while women typically wear slacks, a dress, or a skirt and dress shoes.
If you have any questions regarding sashes, stoles, or cords, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Mark Himmelein, the University Marshal, at himmelm@mountunion.edu.