PRESIDENTIAL & TRUSTEE GOWN, HOOD, AND TAM PACKAGES
Welcome to Academic Hoods, your trusted source for Presidential and Trustee Gown, Hood, and Tam Packages. Designed for university presidents, chancellors, trustees, and academic leaders, these regalia sets represent the highest level of prestige and excellence in academia.
Our presidential and trustee regalia are crafted from premium quality materials, ensuring a distinguished look for commencement ceremonies, academic convocations, and formal university events.
WHAT IS A PRESIDENTIAL OR TRUSTEE GOWN?
A presidential gown or trustee gown is an elite form of academic regalia worn by high-ranking officials in universities and colleges. These gowns feature velvet panels, gold or silver piping, and elegant embroidery, symbolizing authority and academic excellence.
Each presidential gown is complemented by a doctoral hood and a tam, creating a complete ceremonial outfit for distinguished faculty and administrative leaders.
TYPES OF PRESIDENTIAL & TRUSTEE GOWN PACKAGES
At Academic Hoods, we offer complete gown, hood, and tam packages to ensure you receive a perfectly matched set of academic regalia.
✅ PRESIDENTIAL GOWN PACKAGE – Includes a deluxe doctoral gown, a custom academic hood, and a doctoral tam with a gold bullion tassel.
✅ TRUSTEE GOWN PACKAGE – Features a distinguished trustee gown with elegant velvet panels and piping, a matching academic hood, and a PhD tam.
✅ CUSTOM PRESIDENTIAL REGALIA – We offer fully customized presidential gowns with embroidered university seals, unique color combinations, and personalized trims.
WHO WEARS A PRESIDENTIAL OR TRUSTEE GOWN?
These exclusive academic regalia are worn by:
🎓 University Presidents – Representing the highest academic office, a presidential gown is a symbol of leadership and achievement.
🎓 Chancellors & Trustees – Trustees and board members wear distinguished trustee gowns during formal ceremonies.
🎓 Deans & Faculty Leaders – Some senior faculty members and academic dignitaries also wear presidential regalia for official events.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRESIDENTIAL OR TRUSTEE GOWN PACKAGE
Selecting the perfect presidential gown set depends on several factors:
- University Colors & Traditions: Many institutions have specific color and design guidelines for presidential and trustee regalia.
- Fabric & Design Preferences: Choose between black, navy, or custom-colored regalia with velvet panels.
- Trim & Tassel Style: Decide between gold or silver piping, depending on your institution’s style.
- Hood & Tam Fit: Our packages come with adjustable tams and perfectly matched doctoral hoods for a complete look.
HOW TO WEAR A PRESIDENTIAL OR TRUSTEE GOWN
- Put on the Gown: Ensure the velvet panels face forward and the chevron sleeves are positioned correctly.
- Wear the Hood: The doctoral hood should drape over your shoulders with the university colors showing at the back.
- Adjust the Tam: A 6-sided or 8-sided tam should sit comfortably on your head with the gold bullion tassel hanging to the left.
- Stand with Pride: Your presidential regalia symbolizes your academic leadership and achievements!
