The California University of Management and Technology, operating under the California Intercontinental University (CIU) name, hosts its annual commencement ceremony to celebrate graduates across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The formal graduation event takes place at a chosen venue such as the Richard Nixon Library & Museum and marks the achievement of completing degree requirements in management, technology, business, and related fields. The ceremony includes a processional, awarding of degrees, faculty speeches, and recognition of academic excellence.

Graduates participating in commencement wear traditional academic regalia including a graduation gown and graduation cap (mortarboard) with a tassel. The standard gown color for bachelor’s and master’s candidates is classic black, aligning with long-established academic attire traditions. CIU’s commencement PDF notes that gold cords around the graduation gown signify academic honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude) based on GPA. Additionally, red, white, and blue cords around the neck may be worn to recognize military service graduates.

While the official CIU materials do not list specific stole color charts by discipline, the use of honor cords and academic stoles is acknowledged for celebrating milestone achievements and distinctions. Honor cords add a pop of color to the academic regalia and reflect individual honor designations. Faculty and administrative leaders attending the ceremony wear their own academic regalia following traditional faculty regalia standards, with velvet trims and hoods indicating their highest earned degrees and alma mater colors. Academic hoods and faculty regalia use specific colors to represent disciplines and credentials, consistent with traditional academic dress codes.

This commencement tradition reinforces the symbolic value of the mortarboard cap, graduation gown color, and tassel movement during the ceremony while honoring scholarly achievement and academic community. CIU graduates are encouraged to order academic regalia early, ensure correct fitting, and include approved honor cords and stoles to enhance their graduation day experience.

Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia – California University of Management & Technology (CIU)

• Graduation Gown: Black academic graduation gown ideal for bachelor’s and master’s ceremonies — classic style with durable material for comfort and tradition.
• Graduation Cap (Mortarboard): Black mortarboard cap paired with CIU tassels — designed to complete your graduation gown set and elevate commencement photos.
• Bachelor Tassel & Honors Cords: Tassels for undergraduate grads paired with gold honor cords for Cum Laude, Magna and Summa academic honors; red, white, and blue cords honor U.S. military graduates.
• Master Tassel & Hood: Master’s graduation gown with matching tassel and academic hood — excellent for MBA, MSc, and advanced degree ceremonies.
• Optional Stoles & Honor Cords: Add optional stoles and honor cords to personalize your regalia and showcase academic achievements and affiliations.
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Standout regalia for faculty with velvet trim and hoods featuring institutional colors — perfect for commencement leadership and honored guests.
• Discipline Regalia Colors: While standard gowns are black, tassel and hood trims may align with specific academic disciplines and honor designations to reflect your field of study.

Find the perfect graduation regalia for your CIU commencement — from cap and gown sets optimized for comfort to academic honor cords and stoles that celebrate achievement and tradition.