CSUB’s commencement ceremony requires all participating graduates to purchase and wear the approved academic regalia set. According to CSUB’s “Cap and Gown Purchases, and Commencement Items” page, the online purchase window opens mid‑March and students must order their cap and gown by the deadline to participate. The “Student Information / Cap and Gown Purchase” section clearly states: “Graduates are required to wear a cap and gown to participate in the ceremony.” The standard graduation cap is the mortarboard style, and the graduation gown color is the traditional black for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, consistent with general academic regalia norms. CSUB’s FAQ clarifies that there is “only one honors cord, which is gold,” awarded to undergraduates who meet the GPA criteria for Cum Laude (3.3‑3.59), Magna Laude (3.6‑3.89) and Summa Laude (3.9‑4.0). The gold honor cord is worn over the gown by eligible graduates. Accessories such as stoles for cultural or programmatic recognition are referenced under the cultural ceremonies page, which notes that some stoles (for example lavender stoles for Lavender Graduates) are distributed or sold through the campus bookstore. Faculty regalia at CSUB adheres to standard academic dress: faculty wear gowns, hoods and caps reflecting their highest earned degree and academic discipline. The “University Symbols and Traditions” page explains that color trimmings on hoods and gowns reflect fields of study and institution identity. In summary, CSUB’s academic regalia programme centres around the foundational cap & gown set (black gown, mortarboard cap), with a gold honor cord for eligible graduates, optional stoles for cultural/organizational recognition, and regular faculty regalia practices. Graduates ordering their regalia sets should confirm accessory colour eligibility (especially stoles) and meet the ordering deadlines to ensure participation in the ceremony.

CSUB Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

This set includes the black graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap, plus a coordinating tassel aligned with CSUB commencement guidelines. A complete academic regalia set to mark your achievement.

• Standard graduation gown and cap — essential academic regalia foundation at CSUB.
• Graduation gown color: Black (standard for student regalia). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Tassel & accessory options: Standard tassel included; gold honor cord for eligible honours students; stoles or sashes for cultural or program recognition—verify colours with CSUB. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Faculty regalia option: Gown, hood and cap reflecting highest earned degree and discipline; ordering handled separately. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

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