There has been an increasing demand for Higher education. With the addition of new courses and the facility to study online courses are the primary factors to influence the modern and fast-advancing world on university life, yet there are certain traditions which is still prevalent. One of the oldest traditions that is still being followed is wearing a cap and gown on graduation day.

The contemporary cap and gown worn by students around Britain and the United States, were influenced by the robes worn by clerics beforehand. Earlier the color worn by the students used to reflect their rank, but today they identify the stream you're enrolled for. In early times, gowns  with a gold lace and button decorations were worn by noblemen whilst commoner, would wear far more simple robes. Even the selves of these gown has been modified. For instance, BA students would wear bell-shaped sleeves where as MA students would wear closed sleeves.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, hood was re-appropriated into the conservative uniform for  universities and other institutions. With time, hood has undergone various modifications, such as over sized hood and additional liripipe which was used to strap under the chin to keep the headpiece secure. Today, the color and pattern of hood differs from institution to institution and achievement to achievement.

The mortarboard (or Trencher Cap) is considered to be the most intriguing part of graduation-wear. It has been derived from the square biretta worn by the clergy during the medieval times. Over the period, universities became less connected with the church, which led to various modification in the headgear worn by both sectors. At present, the mortarboard varies from a simple black cap with black tassels for undergraduates and sometimes gold tassels for university or high officials.

Despite the fact that, courses taught toady at various higher education levels have undergone various improvements and changes but the traditional cap and gown on the graduation day is still existent.