Diablo Valley College Commencement — Cap, Gown & Regalia Summary

Diablo Valley College holds its annual commencement each May — a formal outdoor ceremony with academic regalia, faculty regalia, a processional, name-readings, professional on-stage photos, and a post-ceremony reception. Graduates assemble early in the gymnasium, process into Viking Stadium, collect diploma covers on stage, and enjoy accessible seating, sign language interpretation, and a rain alternate plan.

Cap & Gown, Tassels, Honor Cords & Stoles

• Cap & Gown Packages: Sold through the DVC Bookstore and authorized vendors; package pricing was listed at $55 + tax during the sale window.
• Honor Recognition: Graduates listed as “Honor” with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher receive an honor medallion included with the cap & gown package.
• Photography & Name Cards: Professional photography (GradImages) and reader cards are provided for stage photos and accurate name pronunciation.
• Color Guidance: DVC’s public pages and catalogs do not publish an official color chart for tassels, cords, or stoles; common academic practice uses black gowns with discipline or honor color accents — confirm exact color assignments with the DVC Bookstore or Admissions before ordering specialty stoles or cords.

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Order tip: purchase official DVC cap & gown packages early through the campus Bookstore or authorized vendors (e.g., Jostens) to guarantee sizing, honor medallions, and ceremony compliance.

DVC Commencement Cap, Gown & Regalia

Get graduation ready with your Diablo Valley College academic regalia set — mortarboard cap, black gown, honor cords, and optional stoles.

• Graduation Gown & Cap – classic black academic gown with mortarboard.
• Tassel – color to be confirmed for DVC; check with your bookstore or vendor.
• Honor Cord – includes honor cord for 3.5+ GPA graduates (verify color).
• Stole / Sash – optional stole; specialty colors by discipline.
• Graduate / Master Set – for master’s students: robe, hood, and tassel color based on your subject.
• Faculty Regalia – doctoral or faculty robes with discipline-specific trim and color.

Note: Diablo Valley College does not publicly publish a color-chart for tassels, cords, or stoles — you will need to confirm the correct “graduation gown color” scheme with DVC Bookstore or the authorized regalia provider before ordering.

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