Wearing Other People's Graduation Regalia

[als463]

Originally Posted by agzg

We had hoods for undergrad, and then at my Grad school you wore a hood but you did not get "hooded" unless you were getting your PhD.

Since I did my Master's at Pitt, there was a large graduation for everyone (Dan Marino spoke at it the year that I finished my Master's) that I didn't go to, and then a graduate school graduation that was smaller and I didn't go to that one either. Was not feeling it. My dad and I went to Paris to celebrate my graduation instead.

I don't think it sucked at all. I'm not one for ceremonial stuff, and only did my undergrad graduation because my parents were really excited about it. So much happened between when I graduated undergrad and when I finished my Master's that no one in my family really cared about the Master's anyway - they were just happy I finished it.

My cousin finished her Master's the same year and we had a "graduation" party with a cake in my hometown before I moved to Chicago.

Wow. I just learned something new. I did not realize that some undergrads actually gave the students hoods. I was under the impression that people only got hoods for Master's degrees. I looked at Pitt for an MSW. I have some credits towards my MSW through Pitt when I worked as a caseworker. Is that what you went for? My parents were happy I graduated, also. Neither one of my parents went to college, so it was a great day. I just complained to my boyfriend how I was so annoyed that we never get anyone really famous (like you having Dan Marino at Pitt) and instead we get the Dean of our colleges or something speaking. Do you know Syracuse had Joe Biden last year? Joe freakin' Biden (although he graduated from Syracuse Law School, so that is expected) and we don't get anyone like that! That is cool that you go Dan Marino. If you don't mind me asking-did he go to Pitt or something?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by als463

Wow. I just learned something new. I did not realize that some undergrads actually gave the students hoods. I was under the impression that people only got hoods for Master's degrees.

I looked into graduation regalia after/during my graduation because it was interesting, basically nothing is universal, though it is more common for graduates to get hoods than for undergrads for example. Wiki is actually a decent place to start if you're interested.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by als463

Wow. I just learned something new. I did not realize that some undergrads actually gave the students hoods. I was under the impression that people only got hoods for Master's degrees.

The hoods were smaller but had similar regalia on them. Mine was purple for I don't even remember what reason.

Originally Posted by als463

I looked at Pitt for an MSW. I have some credits towards my MSW through Pitt when I worked as a caseworker. Is that what you went for?

No, I went for super secret spy stuff.

Originally Posted by als463

My parents were happy I graduated, also. Neither one of my parents went to college, so it was a great day.

Both of my parents had degrees - my mom had an Associate's and a Bachelor's (that she finished when I was 12 - she was very proud of me for going all the way through in 4 and then 6 years) and my dad has 3 Master's degrees (as well as a Bachelor's). I didn't have much of a choice in the undergrad ceremony but it wasn't that bad - we ended up having a really nice dinner after with toasts and love and it was cool - just me and my parents (my brother couldn't make it up). I always liked having alone time with the two of them.

If my mom had been able to be there I might have walked for my graduate degree but that's a big if. She was very proud that I would be the first woman in her family with a post-graduate degree, and in a male-dominated field.

Originally Posted by als463

I just complained to my boyfriend how I was so annoyed that we never get anyone really famous (like you having Dan Marino at Pitt) and instead we get the Dean of our colleges or something speaking. Do you know Syracuse had Joe Biden last year? Joe freakin' Biden (although he graduated from Syracuse Law School, so that is expected) and we don't get anyone like that! That is cool that you go Dan Marino. If you don't mind me asking-did he go to Pitt or something?

Dan Marino grew up in Pittsburgh less than a mile away from Pitt's campus. He grew up dreaming of playing football for the University of Pittsburgh. He went to Pitt, played football, graduated, and was drafted into the NFL where he had a long and wonderful career (even if it was for a team that I can't stand).

There are numerous parks, football fields, statues, etc. named after Dan Marino in and around Pitt.

Dan Marino spoke at the general, all schools graduation. There are two ceremonies for everyone (because of Pitt's size) so there were different speakers for everyone. I think for my grad school there was some sort of steel drum band or something - I didn't pay much attention because I didn't have much interest in going to them.

I looked at Syracuse for my grad school but although the grad school at Syracuse was a little more prestigious than the one at Pitt I chose Pitt because it was more down-to-earth and a little less egg-heady. I don't regret the choice one bit, but there's no denying the prestige of the Maxwell School.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Hello, snooty beyotch.

<-----jealous

It was a fun trip.

[DrPhil]

I now see why I didn't know that some schools forbid certain graduation regalia. A few people ignore the regulations and do it anyway. LOL.

[agzg]

Why would one wear multiple hoods? I think they'd die of heat stroke or something.

[als463]

Originally Posted by agzg

Why would one wear multiple hoods? I think they'd die of heat stroke or something.

No, I was just asking because I wasn't sure if you could do such a thing. So, then (for DrPhil and anyone else who knows) if I graduate with another graduate degree, I can't even wear my honor cords such as my Kappa Delta Pi honor cord for education (since I am still a member and faithfully pay my membership dues)?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by als463

No, I was just asking because I wasn't sure if you could do such a thing. So, then (for DrPhil and anyone else who knows) if I graduate with another graduate degree, I can't even wear my honor cords such as my Kappa Delta Pi honor cord for education (since I am still a member and faithfully pay my membership dues)?

Check with KDPi? Possibly depends on what your future degree is in and whether your grades remain high.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

Why would one wear multiple hoods? I think they'd die of heat stroke or something.

I don't think they would. LOL.

I have never heard of people wearing hoods or cords from previous graduate degrees. But, that may happen somehow, somewhere, and some reason.

[agzg]

What do people feel about shoes? I wore dressy-esque flat sandals (that were close enough to a flip flop to keep me happy), but the guy next to me was wearing those black and white checkered Vans slip-ons.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

What do people feel about shoes? I wore dressy-esque flat sandals (that were close enough to a flip flop to keep me happy), but the guy next to me was wearing those black and white checkered Vans slip-ons.

I have seen undergrads wearing 3" stilettos and wondered "wtf?!" Tennis shoes are also the norm for people who want the "just be happy I'm here/just got out of bed" look. I don't condone the tennis shoes (and some schools wouldn't tolerate them), but I understand.

All that matters is that doctoral and faculty wear comfy and nontacky shoes.

[pearlbubbles]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I have seen undergrads wearing 3" stilettos and wondered "wtf?!"

I was of the faction that wore 3" stilettos to my undergrad graduation a month ago, but I must confess that they are also my most comfortable shoes. One of my best friends wore tennis shoes with her gown, but her departmental had been the night before and the ground was covered in snow that morning (only in Colorado...)

As for sorority apparel for graduation, Tri Delta just introduce a sash this year: http://www.shopddd.com/GGS.htm

I wore the cords. I can't find them on the shop sight, so I don't know if they have been discontinued, but they're intertwined ropes in our colors.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by agzg

What do people feel about shoes? I wore dressy-esque flat sandals (that were close enough to a flip flop to keep me happy), but the guy next to me was wearing those black and white checkered Vans slip-ons.

Dressy flat sandals were the name of the game for me too. It poured like crazy for my college graduation, so I think I might have worn rain boots for part of it.

[chickenoodle]

I've seen ladies wear what can only be described as "stripper shoes." I attend one of the largest schools in Florida and the graduation ceremonies are huge. First, I can't imagine do all that walking (during the ceremony, outside for pics with family and friends, to the car. etc) in 3"+ shoes. Second, graduation is kind of a big deal. Even if you are wearing the hottest and most popular shoe, people take lots of pictures. Whatever you are wearing is going to be captured for posterity for many years to come. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I think a semi-formal dress with classic shoes are most appropriate.

[alum]

The majority of girls at my daughter's commencement wore very dressy flat sandals in shades of muted silver and gold. I thought this was very smart as my heels aerated the lawn of the university all too well.

Some NPHC members wore Greek-letter stoles but I didn't see any NPC/IFC members wearing them. No graduates that I could see wore their organization's badge on their gowns.