At Cal Poly the commencement ceremony emphasizes formal academic regalia for all degree‑candidates. According to the university’s Graduate Information page, the “tassel colour each graduate wears represents the discipline in which they studied.” The page lists school‑wide colours: Cal Poly’s institutional colours are green lining and gold chevrons for master’s hoods. For undergraduate candidates, the caps, gowns, tassels, sashes/stoles and master hoods are listed as available to order online by a deadline (e.g., April 30) in order to participate in the ceremony. The standard regalia set for bachelor’s and master’s candidates includes a graduation cap (mortarboard style), a graduation gown, and the appropriate tassel positioned on the cap. For doctorates and faculty, doctoral hoods and gowns apply accordingly. Discipline colours are clearly listed: for example, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences uses maize; College of Engineering uses orange; College of Liberal Arts uses white.Honor distinctions: All levels with honors receive the same gold cord when eligible. Faculty regalia follows standard academic‑dress conventions: faculty participants wear gowns, hoods and caps that correspond to their highest earned degree and academic discipline, with appropriate velvet trim and hood lining as per Cal Poly’s guidelines. The website emphasizes that regalia is required to participate in commencement. In summary: Cal Poly’s academic regalia program at commencement features a standard cap & gown set with colour‑coded tassels and hood linings aligned by discipline; the graduation gown is typically the standard black profile for bachelor’s and master’s, with differentiated doctoral robes where applicable, tassels in discipline‑specific colours, and honor cords (gold) for distinguished graduates. Accessory items such as stoles/sashes are implied in “sashes/stoles” ordering, though specific stole colour charts are not fully published. Graduates and purchasers of regalia sets are advised to verify discipline colour requirements and order by the stated deadline to ensure their cap & gown set is compliant.

Cal Poly Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

This set includes the graduation gown, cap and discipline‑specific tassel aligned with Cal Poly commencement guidelines. A complete academic regalia set to mark your achievement.

• Standard graduation gown and cap — essential academic regalia foundation at Cal Poly.
• Graduation gown colour: Standard black for Bachelor’s/Master’s; Doctoral robes follow field‑specific regulations.
• Tassel & accessory options: Tassel colour corresponds to academic discipline (examples: Agriculture = maize; Engineering = orange; Liberal Arts = white; Science = golden yellow). Honor cord (gold) for distinguished seniors.
• Faculty regalia: Gown, hood and cap reflecting highest earned degree and discipline; ordered separately through bookstore/vendor.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at California Polytechnic State University, 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.