What do the hoods signify?
The hoods signify several things: • The level of the degree received. The bachelor’s hood is 3 feet long, the master’s degree is 3.5 feet long, and the doctor’s degree is 4 feet long. • The college or university granting the degree. The satin lining inside the hood reflects the school colors, so SCU hoods are cardinal and white. • The area of study. The velvet designates the field of study, white for arts, golden yellow for sciences, drab (tan) for business, and orange for engineering.
