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GRADUATION
GR A DU A TION
ORIGINS
ORIGINS Evolved from Birettas
:Mortarboard
(square soft caps)
worn by academics
in the 14th-15th
centuries.
:Tassel
The tassel switch is
a modern tradition
started by US high
school students.
:Hood
the hooded cowl worn
for warmth by medival
clergy & students.
:Academic Robe
Daily attire of
European academics
in 12th-13th
centuries

