You are encouraged to wear dark shoes since dark accessories have a more favorable appearance with the formal academic wear. For those students who were not able to pre-order, regalia (cap, gown, ...

Academic regalia are based on the ecclesiastical dress of that period and were adapted to indicate levels of education by English universities in the 14th century. Although European academic ...

All degree candidates at MSU’s commencement ceremonies must wear approved academic regalia, which consists of a cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if applicable) purchased through the MSU bookstore.