CalArts’ commencement ceremony takes a less traditional route in its academic regalia policy. According to the Graduation page, the university openly states: “Do graduates need a cap and gown? No, CalArts does not require caps and gowns. Graduates are encouraged to dress in a way that feels celebratory and authentic to themselves.” This means that unlike many institutions, CalArts does not mandate a standard graduation gown or graduation cap (mortarboard) for its ceremony participants. The usual scholarly academic regalia set-up—gown, cap, tassel—is optional under this policy. While the site notes that students are “cleared to participate” and attend the ceremony, it does not provide a standard uniform gown colour, tassel colour, honour cord or stole colour by degree level or discipline.Therefore, for CalArts, the conventional academic-regalia set (cap, gown, tassel) is not strictly enforced; students may choose individual expression rather than adhere to a uniform colour scheme. Because the policy diverges from the typical black gown, mortarboard cap, and discipline-colour accessories, there is no publicly published colour chart specifying tassels, honour cords or stoles by Bachelor, Master or Doctoral levels at CalArts. Faculty regalia at CalArts adheres to academic dress conventions in general—faculty wear gowns, hoods and caps reflective of their highest earned degrees and discipline—but the university does not publish detailed faculty-hood-velvet or trim colour codes for individual fields. In summary, CalArts’ commencement attire policy emphasizes freedom of expression over uniform academic regalia, meaning that while the keywords “graduation gown”, “graduation cap”, “academic regalia”, “cap & gown set”, “tassels”, “honor cord”, “stoles”, and “faculty regalia” apply, the institution does not mandate standard colours or accessories for its graduates or specify tassel or stole colours publicly. Buyers or graduates seeking regalia should confirm with CalArts if they intend to purchase traditional sets.

California Institute of the Arts Cap & Gown Set – Optional Academic Regalia

This set includes the black graduation gown, artisan-style tam or cap, plus a coordinating tassel and stole option aligned with CalArts commencement choices. Ideal for graduates wishing for formal academic regalia.

• Standard graduation gown and cap/tam — an optional academic regalia foundation at CalArts.
• Graduation gown colour: Black (for those choosing traditional regalia).
• Tassel & stole colour: No fixed institutional requirement; colours vary by class or personal style—confirm with CalArts.
• Master’s hooding: Lining uses CalArts school colours (Red & Blue); velvet trim varies by degree field (e.g., white, gold/yellow, brown, etc.).
• Faculty regalia: Gown, hood and cap reflecting highest academic degree and discipline; specifics part of standard academic dress.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at California Institute of the Arts, you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.