Evergreen Valley College

Evergreen Valley College (EVC), located in San José, California, holds its annual commencement ceremony in late May, typically on the soccer field of its campus. Graduating students must RSVP by a specified date and check in by early evening. According to the EVC Graduation Guide, the academic procession includes the graduating class, faculty, and honored guests, signifying respect for both student achievement and institutional tradition.

Graduation gown and cap: EVC’s graduation gown is black with green lining, providing a distinctive yet classic look. Caps are mortarboard style, worn squarely atop the head; students are allowed to decorate their caps with appropriate designs. Tassels should start on the right front-side of the cap and are switched during the ceremony at the designated moment.

Honor cords and stoles: According to the EVC guide, the only accessories permitted over the gown are Phi Theta Kappa stoles/cords, honors cords, student-leadership stoles or cords, EVC-purchased stoles, and personalized heritage stoles. The 2024 commencement program lists a variety of stole colors representing student groups and honors: for example, gold braids for honors, red and blue for ASG leadership, rainbow for LGBTQ+, and multi-colored or culturally patterned stoles for heritage or ASPIRE students.

Faculty regalia / academic regalia: Faculty and administrators wear gowns reflecting their academic rank, as noted in the 2024 commencement program. Because detailed, discipline-specific hood colors are not fully published in public EVC materials, students are encouraged to verify regalia color requirements (cords, stoles, etc.) with the Office of Student Life or the EVC Bookstore before ordering.

Evergreen Valley College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Accessories

Commemorate your graduation from EVC with a full academic regalia set. This includes a forest‑lined black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and optional tassels, cords, or stoles tailored to match EVC’s community and honors traditions.

• Black graduation gown with green lining — signature EVC regalia style
• Classic mortarboard cap — hairpins provided at check-in for secure fit
• Tassel: worn on the right front, moved to the left during commencement
• Honor cords & stoles: Includes Phi Theta Kappa, student leadership, honors, and custom heritage stoles per EVC policy
• Cap decorating allowed in line with EVC traditions and guidelines
• Pre-order via Herff Jones or EVC Bookstore, with in-store pick-up or home shipping option

Important: Evergreen Valley College restricts accessories over gowns to certain stoles and cords. Color and style options vary by group — check with Student Life or the Bookstore to ensure your order aligns with EVC’s commencement regalia requirements.

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