Concordia University Irvine

At Concordia University Irvine (CUI), commencement is conducted in a walk‑through format, allowing graduates and their families to move through campus and cross the stage for a personal, celebratory experience. For undergraduates, CUI provides regalia free of charge: their graduation pack includes a cap, gown, tassel, and stole. The same applies to master’s students, though their package replaces the stole with a hood, also provided at no extra cost — assuming all financial and application requirements are cleared.

Decorative additions are tightly regulated: stoles or hoods may not be customized, and only CUI‑approved cords, stoles, pins, and medallions may be worn — typically those awarded at their Undergraduate Academic Achievement ceremony or by university‑recognized organizations (like the Veterans Resource Center). Modest cap embellishments are permitted but must lie flat, stay within the cap edges, and be “appropriate” per the registrar’s policy.

For doctoral graduates, CUI requires a fine-quality tam, tassel, and hood made to custom measurements via Jostens. The velvet trim (facing) and shape of the hood depend on the discipline, while the lining is green for all master’s and doctoral hoods, reflecting CUI’s institutional identity.

Honors recognition at CUI is also formalized: undergraduate honor cords or stoles (cum laude, magna, summa) are awarded to eligible graduates during their Academic Achievement event, and these approved stoles or cords are the only ones permitted during commencement.

In short, Concordia University Irvine’s academic regalia policy is structured, institutionally aligned, and respectful of tradition. Graduates wear standardized regalia packages, honors are signified with official stoles or cords, and regalia customization is limited for ceremony consistency.

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