Central University of the Caribbean

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) annual commencement ceremony is a formal academic celebration held at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, where students who complete their programmes are recognized for academic achievement. Graduands are required to register and collect their academic regalia in advance of the commencement date and attend the ceremony on the scheduled Sunday.

Academic Regalia at UCC consists of a traditional graduation gown, mortar board graduation cap with tassel, academic hood or stole corresponding to the level of award, and honour cords where applicable. Each graduand is entitled to a graduation regalia package that includes the gown, hood/stole, mortarboard cap, tassel, and honour cord if eligible due to scholastic distinction.

UCC’s standard graduation gown color varies by programme, with regalia packages including either black or royal blue gowns depending on award level and faculty tradition. For bachelor and postgraduate awards, the mortarboard cap is worn with the tassel initially on the right side and students are invited to move it to the left upon conferral of their degree, a hallmark of academic tradition.

Honor Cords and stoles are worn around the neck and drape over the front of the gown. Cords signify academic excellence or honours distinctions; while specific official cord colors may vary by academic discipline or honour level at UCC, they are designed to complement the primary academic regalia and reflect scholastic achievement.

Faculty and discipline regalia incorporate hoods and stoles accented with colors that represent the respective fields of study, following traditional academic regalia standards. Graduates should avoid decorating the gown or cap in a way that interferes with tassel placement or alters the dignified academic appearance during the commencement ceremony.

Central University of the Caribbean – Graduation Apparel & Academic Regalia

• Graduation Gown – Academic Regalia Standard • Black or branded graduation gown suitable for bachelor’s and master’s graduation ceremonies • Made for your Central University of the Caribbean commencement journey
• Graduation Cap (Mortarboard) • Traditional mortarboard included in your cap and gown set • Fits securely and pairs perfectly with tassels and honor accessories
• Bachelor Cap & Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles • Bachelor’s tassel and classic honor cord/stole combinations • Showcase academic excellence with signature layering and official graduation gown look
• Master Cap & Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles • Professional‑style tassel designed for master’s candidates • Accompanied by honor cords and academic stoles appropriate for graduate achievement
• Tassels & Honor Accessories • High‑quality graduation tassels and cords in ceremonial hues • Stoles reflect honorary status and university affiliation
• Faculty Regalia Color • Faculty academic regalia with discipline colors that represent scholarly expertise • Ideal formal regalia for professors and course leaders
• Discipline Regalia Color Guide • Academic hoods and stoles in colors that reflect your field of study • Made to enrich your academic regalia experience

Gear up for commencement with a complete academic regalia package — perfect for your Central University of the Caribbean graduation day.

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