At CSULB, graduates participating in commencement must wear formal academic attire in order to take part in the ceremony. The “Regalia” page states that all bachelor’s degree candidates “must wear a black cap and gown” and are “encouraged to wear colored tassels according to the college that grants the degree.” California State University Long Beach For master’s degree candidates the same core is required—a black gown and mortarboard cap—plus encouraged to wear a hood and gold tassel. California State University Long Beach Doctoral candidates likewise wear a black gown and mortarboard/tam with gold tassels, and hoods lined with the university colours (black and gold) with velvet panels indicating discipline. California State University Long Beach The graduation gown color is thus standard black across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral ceremonies, ensuring uniformity of the cap & gown set. The tassel colours vary: for undergraduates the tassel reflects the college granting the degree (Arts, Business, Engineering, etc.), while for graduate and doctoral levels a gold tassel is encouraged. California State University Long Beach Honor cords are also mentioned: CSULB requires a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to purchase an honor cord via the bookstore. California State University Long Beach Stoles and sashes for cultural, programmatic or organizational recognition are available through the university bookstore and third‑party vendors, in the institution’s colours of gold and black and in custom colours for recognitions. Graduation Attire Faculty regalia at CSULB adhere to traditional academic dress: faculty wear gowns, hoods and caps that reflect their earned degree and discipline, with hoods lined in university colours and trimmed for discipline. Graduation Attire In summary: CSULB’s academic regalia framework centres on a black graduation gown, mortarboard graduation cap, and tassels whose colour reflects the college or is gold for advanced degrees. Honor cords and stoles enable recognition of academic achievement or affiliation, and faculty regalia follow standard doctoral/academic discipline conventions. Graduates and buyers of cap & gown sets should ensure they order their regalia with the correct gown colour, tassel colour, honor cords/stoles and hood components by published deadlines to align with CSULB commencement requirements.

CSULB Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

This set includes the graduation gown and cap, plus the coordinating tassel aligned with Cal State Long Beach commencement guidelines. A complete academic regalia set to mark your achievement.

• Standard graduation gown and cap — essential for CSULB academic regalia.
• Graduation gown colour: Black (required for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels).
• Tassel & accessory options: Undergraduates choose tassel by college; master’s/doctoral candidates use gold; stoles and honor cords available for recognition or affiliation.
• Faculty regalia option: Gown, hood and cap aligned with highest earned degree and discipline—hoods lined in gold & black, velvet trim for your field.

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