graduation cap

A graduation cap, also known as a mortarboard, is a flat, square-shaped hat worn during academic ceremonies to signify achievement and scholarly accomplishment. Traditionally made of fabric with a stiff, square top and a tassel hanging from the center, it symbolizes the transition from student to graduate. The cap often indicates the wearer’s level of education and is an essential part of academic regalia used in graduation ceremonies worldwide. Its design has historical roots, but today it serves primarily as a visual marker of educational success and scholarly tradition.