The University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines uses a system of academic dress at ceremonial occasions for its degree candidates/holders. The customs and styles are heavily influenced by the traditions of the Spanish universities. UST also follows the traditions and canon of a pontifical university.
When academic dress is worn The full academic dress is worn during solemn investiture ceremonies and special occasions, such as, Misa de Apertura, or the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and on installation of a new rector.
Components of the regalia
Toga UST uses a black long gown, otherwise known as a toga. It is worn over a formal suit, cassock, barong tagalog, or the college uniform.
Headwear Biretta - Birettas are used by doctorate and master's degree holders. The black birettas used by the doctors have a colored tuft or fringes corresponding to the college color or field of study. The black birettas used by the master's degree graduates lack fringes. The Ecclesiastical Faculties use a four or a three horned biretta that bears a colored pom. The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery uses an octagonal biretta with yellow fringes.
Mortarboard - Bachelor's degree holders use a black square mortarboard with colored tassels that correspond to their college color.UST Uniforms: Through the years The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 1 • June 23, 2006
Mozzetta Mozzettas are used by the doctorate and master's degree holders. The color depends on the academic field. The graduates of business and management, in particular, uses yellow mozzetta.
Hood Hoods are used by the bachelor's degree graduates. The color of the hood depends on the academic field. The Faculty of Pharmacy's academic color is purple, but a second color is added to the hood of its 2 programs. Green is added to the B.S. Biochemistry graduates, while yellow is added to the B.S. Medical Technology graduates.
Graduate/official Headwear Hood Additions Rector Octagonal biretta with tuft and fringes Mozzetta Rector's silver collar and medallion Professor emeritusUST confers Professor Emeritus title upon Dr. Fortunato Sevilla III. UST.edu.ph. Retrieved October 25, 2020. Octagonal biretta with gold tuft and black fringes Black mozzetta lined with white and gold silks A gold collar, medallion, and signet ring Honoris Causa Octagonal biretta with tufts and fringes Mozzetta A gold medal and ring Doctor from Ecclesiastical Faculties Four-horned biretta with pom Mozzetta Licentiate from Ecclesiastical Faculties Three-horned biretta with pom Mozzetta Doctor Octagonal biretta with tufts and fringes Mozzetta Master Octagonal biretta with tufts Mozzetta Bachelor Mortarboard with tassel Long hood
Colors of the academic colleges Each college in the university has a designated color. Some colleges follow the color system used in Spain. These are the "Faculties" (with the exemption of the Faculty of Engineering) and the College of Science. The Ecclesiastical faculties adapt the color system used in Pontifical universities. Graduates of doctor and master degrees use the color of the college associated with their academic field instead of the college colors of the Graduate School, which are gold, white, and blue. Below is a list of the college colors used of the university.2013 Solemn Investiture Program of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Faculty/College/Institute/School Color Sample Faculty of Sacred Theology White Faculty of Philosophy Blue Faculty of Canon Law Green Faculty of Civil Law, Graduate School of Law Red Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Yellow Faculty of Pharmacy Purple Faculty of Arts and Letters Navy Blue Faculty of Engineering Gray College of Education Orange College of Science Azure College of Architecture Maroon College of Commerce and Business Administration Gold Conservatory of Music Pink College of Nursing Green and gold College of Rehabilitation Sciences College of Fine Arts and Design Maroon and green Institute of Physical Education and Athletics Gold, black, and white Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy Red and beige College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Institute of Information and Computing Sciences Crimson and gray
Student uniform
See also Academic Dress :es:Indumentaria universitaria en España
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