College of Alameda (CoA), part of the Peralta Community College District, holds its annual commencement ceremony on the College of Alameda Soccer Field, generally in late May. For example, the 2025 ceremony was scheduled for May 23 at 3:00 PM, with seating opening earlier in the afternoon. The school communicates via a detailed Commencement FAQ document that explains logistics like ticketing, rehearsal (which happens two days before), and regalia pickup.

As for academic regalia, CoA graduates order their cap, gown, and tassel from Jostens through a special CoA store; according to their commencement FAQ, this is the official vendor. The regalia package cost is relatively modest (around US$ 45 estimate) for cap, gown, and tassel. The FAQ explicitly notes that tassels are worn on the right side before the diploma is conferred.

About honor cords and stoles, CoA’s publicly available documentation (catalog and commencement FAQ) is sparse. The catalog (2024‑25) does include an “Academic Recognition” section, listing honor GPA thresholds (With Honors, With High Honors, With Highest Honors), but does not define specific cord or stole colors tied to those honors. The Commencement FAQ mentions “specialty cords and sashes” are available via the Bookstore, but does not define a fixed, institution-wide color scheme.

Regarding faculty regalia, there is no publicly published policy in CoA’s catalog on hood colors, velvet trim, or regimented academic dress by discipline. Based on this, it appears CoA uses a relatively simple academic regalia system: basic cap and gown, neutral tassels, and optional cords or stoles managed at the student or Bookstore level rather than defined in college policy.

College of Alameda Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel

Mark your College of Alameda graduation with this refined cap, gown, and tassel set — tailored to meet the college’s commencement standards.

• Graduation Gown: High-quality black academic robe in alignment with CoA’s ceremony dress code.
• Graduation Cap: Matching mortarboard cap to complete your academic ensemble.
• Tassel: Includes a neutral tassel to wear on the right before your degree is conferred. ([alameda.edu](https://alameda.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Commencement_FAQs_2023.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
• Honor Cords / Stoles: Optional cords and stoles can be purchased at the CoA Bookstore; there is no public, standard color policy. ([alameda.edu](https://alameda.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Commencement_FAQs_2023.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

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