What is the difference between a Tam and a Mortarboard?
Tams are made from higher quality materials than mortarboards, are composed of a black velvet fabric, and generally have a gold tassel rather than a tassel that is the color of the University. Rather than having a flat top, tams have a “poof” top, similar to a beefeater style cap. Tams are tailored specifically to your head or hat size, while most mortarboards are a one size fits all item.
