b'D octoralP inEarning a doctoral degree is never easy. To honor the extraordinary dedication and achievement of todays graduates, each one will receive a lapel pin designed for our doctoral graduates. The pin features a block C logo that was in use in 1955 when Clemson offered its first doctoral degree program. Across the C are three stripes like the ones graduates are wearing on their sleeves today. D octoralH ooDingThe doctoral hood is a symbolic honor of distinction bestowed upon scholars who have attained the highest level of formal education available in the world, representing a typical range of five to seven years of study beyond the bachelors degree. Clemsons 46-inch-long doctoral hood is usually draped over the shoulders by the faculty member who, as chair of the advisery committee, has formally mentored and guided the students research and education.You will note that faculty members are wearing gowns, caps and hoods of many colors and designs. These academic costumes The University hasof medieval origin are, for faculty with degrees from U.S. institu-tions, specified by a uniform code maintained by the American named Clemson purpleCouncil on Education. Caps are black and are usually mortar boards or tams with tassels. Doctors of philosophy wear gold tas-Regalia in a nod to thesesels usually of metallic thread; those with other degrees wear black stately gowns. or discipline colors. Those who have received their degrees from institutions outside the United States wear regalia specified by the awarding institutions.Doctors gowns are full, with bell-like sleeves. The front is bordered with velvet panels and the sleeves are marked by three velvet bars. While some gowns are black with black velvet, one variation is to replace black velvet with velvet in the discipline color. A second variation is a colored gown usually of the universitys colors.All hoods specify the level of degree, the type of discipline studied and the awarding institution. The width of the velvet trim conveys the degree. In addition, the degree is indicated by the color of the trim edging the hood to form the throat over the gown. The most frequently seen color is dark blue, which designates the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Finally, the color of the hoods lining is specific to the awarding institution. The col-ors are displayed in combinations that are drawn from her-aldry. Notice that the Clemson University hood is lined with purple through which is an orange chevron (a V). Although many combinations are duplicated by dozens of institutions, Clemson is presently the only institution with that registered combination of purple and orange.The officers, trustees and honored guests wear academic, ecclesiastical or military regalia as set forth by their profes-sions. The president of Clemson University wears a purple gown with four velvet bars piped in orange and the University seal embroidered on the panels. Each trustee wears a similar gown with three velvet bars piped in orange for doctorates and an embroidered palmetto tree on each sleeve for those who do not hold doctorates. Trustee hoods are either from Clemson or from the awarding school. 5'