What do the different hats at graduation mean?

Those funny hats are called “mortarboards” because they resemble a tool used by bricklayers to hold mortar. In some areas, they’re also called “square academic caps” or “Oxford caps.” The mortarboard consists of a flat, square board attached to a skullcap, with a tassel buttoned to the center.

What is the doctoral hat called?

The square academic cap, graduate cap, cap, mortarboard (because of its similarity in appearance to the mortarboard used by brickmasons to hold mortar) or Oxford cap, is an item of academic dress consisting of a horizontal square board fixed upon a skull-cap, with a tassel attached to the centre.

What does mortar Board symbolize?

The distinctive square shape of a mortarboard is believed to signify a book, chosen in recognition of scholarly achievements. However, the name mortarboard actually comes from the flat board used by bricklayers to lay mortar.

Why do you wear a mortarboard at graduation?

Most historians believe it merely signifies the form of a book to give a scholarly appearance or is meant to represent the shape of the quad within the Oxford campus (as seen in above image). The mortarboard borrows its name from the flat board used by bricklayers to lay mortar.

What to wear with a felt mortarboard cap?

Our graduation caps and felt mortarboards come in over 10 colors, so you’re bound to find something that will fit your look! Check out our Owl Print Graduation Mortarboard Hat for an elementary school graduation, and pair it with our Owl Print Graduation Stole and Owl Print Graduation Robe for a wise choice in graduation themes.

What kind of cap is a mortar board?

The square-shaped academic cap known as a mortarboard, also sometimes called an Oxford cap, is a ceremonial accessory used in academic dress. It consists of a skull cap with a flat board fixed to the top and a tassel which extends over the edge of the board from the centre of the cap.

What to wear with a mortar board for graduation?

Check out our Owl Print Graduation Mortarboard Hat for an elementary school graduation, and pair it with our Owl Print Graduation Stole and Owl Print Graduation Robe for a wise choice in graduation themes. Our wide selection of graduation robes are also available in both solid colors or themed options for their big stroll across the stage.

What kind of cap should I get for graduation?

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