Mortarboard

A mortarboard is a square, flat cap traditionally worn during academic ceremonies like graduation. It features a stiff, square top often made of fabric and is attached to a round cap or tassel that hangs from the center. The tassel can be moved from one side to the other during the ceremony to symbolize the transition from student to graduate. Mortarboards are a formal representation of academic achievement and are part of the traditional academic regalia, symbolizing scholarly accomplishment and the pursuit of knowledge.