Academic regalia of the University of Santo Tomas

The University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines uses a system of academic dress at ceremonial occasions for its degree candidates/holders.

College colors

Faculty of Sacred Theology	Faculty of Philosophy	Faculty of Canon Law	Faculty of Civil Law
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery	Faculty of Pharmacy	Faculty of Arts and Letters	Faculty of Engineering
College of Education	College of Science	College of Architecture	Graduate School
College of Commerce and Business Administration	Conservatory of Music	College of Nursing	College of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Fine Arts and Design	Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy	College of Tourism and Hospitality Management	Institute of Information and Computing Sciences
Institute of Physical Education and Athletics	UST High School	Education High School	Institute of Religion

Headwear

Masters and Doctorate degrees: A black biretta with colored piping or tuft corresponding to the college color or field of study.

• Doctor of Sacred Theology: Four horned biretta, surmounted by a white tuft
• Doctor of Canon Law: Four horned biretta, surmounted by a green tuft
• Doctor of Medicine: Round biretta with yellow piping
• Master of Clinical Audiology: Round biretta with yellow tuft

Bachelor's degrees: A black mortarboard and a tassel with the corresponding college color.^[1]

Mozzetta

Mozzettas are used by the Masters and Doctorate degree holders. The color depends on the academic field.

• Faculty of Sacred Theology
  • Doctor of Sacred Theology: White
• Faculty of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Blue
• Faculty of Canon Law
  • Doctor of Canon Law: Green
• Faculty of Medicine and Surgery: Yellow
• Business and management: Yellow
• Education: Orange
• Humanities and liberal arts: Blue
• Music: Pink
• Nursing: Green with yellow lining
• Pharmacy: Purple
• Physical Therapy: Light blue with yellow lining

Hood

Hoods are used by the bachelor's degree holders. The silk lining corresponds with the college color.^[1]

• Faculty of Sacred Theology
  • Sacred Theology: White silk
• Faculty of Civil Law
  • Bachelor of Laws: Red silk
• Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy: Purple silk
  • Biochemistry: Purple silk, lined with light blue silk
  • Medical Technology: Purple silk, lined with yellow silk
• Faculty of Arts and Letter: Navy blue silk
• Faculty of Engineering: Gray silk
• College of Education: Orange silk
• College of Science: Light blue silk
• College of Architecture: Maroon silk
• College of Commerce and Business Administration: Yellow silk
• College of Nursing: Green silk, lined with yellow silk
• Conservatory of Music: Pink silk
• College of Rehabilitation Sciences: Light blue silk, lined with yellow silk
• College of Fine Arts and Design: Maroon silk, lined with green silk
• AMV College of Accountancy: Red silk, lined with beige silk
• College of Tourism and Hospitality Management: Light green silk, lined with blue silk

References

1. UST Uniforms: Through the years The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 1 • June 23, 2006