The Medieval Origins Behind Graduation Caps, Gowns and the Cap Toss

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Academic robes trace their roots to medieval scholars who wore them for warmth and as religious attire. The mortarboard graduation cap also has historical connections to clergy and early scholars. The now-famous cap toss tradition was started by midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in 1912. The gesture came to symbolize freedom and the beginning of a new chapter in life. Today, these customs are observed by graduates worldwide as a shared celebration of learning and achievement.

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