A graduation mortarboard cap sits atop a rolled diploma tied with a ribbon. The flat-topped cap appeared in European universities around the 16th century, evolving from earlier academic headwear. The tassel traditionally starts on the right side and moves to the left at the moment of graduation. Many universities once printed diplomas on sheepskin parchment, which is why some graduates still call them sheepskins. Printable coloring page for end-of-year celebrations.
