Alaska Pacific University (APU) holds its spring commencement ceremony in the heart of Anchorage, offering graduates a meaningful celebration of academic achievement with full academic regalia. The event is typically scheduled for late April, running from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Irene Wendy Williamson Auditorium.

Graduates don the approved blue-hued graduation gown, matching graduation cap, and year-marked graduation cap and gown tassel as part of the formal ceremony. The university emphasizes full academic regalia for students and faculty, reinforcing the tradition of scholarly dress: the faculty and doctoral members wear distinguished academic regalia (faculties’ gowns, hoods, and caps) aligning with the formal spirit of graduation. Family and friends often view the ceremony in-person or via livestream, underscoring the inclusive nature of the event.

APU’s commencement sequence includes processional entrances in full academic dress, recognition of graduates by degree program, and a closing celebration that highlights both individual achievement and the collective community of scholars. With its focus on correct cap & gown sets, academic regalia, and tassel movements marking the transition from candidate to alumnus, the APU commencement provides a polished, traditional backdrop for this important milestone. Families, graduates, and faculty gather in full academic regalia to celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

APU Graduation Cap, Gown & Tassel – Official Academic Regalia

Order your official APU cap, gown and tassel set today. Ensure you have the correct graduation gown color, academic regalia and accessories for your commencement ceremony.

• Graduation gown in APU signature color palette — designed to match university standards.
• Graduation cap included — complete your academic regalia look with ease.
• Cap and gown tassel included — move your tassel moment and capture your achievement.
• Honor cord & embroidered stole options for discipline, program or honors recognition.
• Suitable for Bachelor, Master (Medicine), Doctoral (Medicine College), Faculty and all discipline regalia color variations.

Prepare your ceremony look with correct graduation gown, graduation cap and academic regalia — pre-order now to secure your bundle.