Fielding Graduate University

Fielding Graduate University Commencement & Academic Regalia

At Fielding Graduate University, the commencement ceremony reflects a dignified tradition rooted in academic rigor and professional scholarship. Graduates don classic graduation gowns and graduation caps, creating a uniform and formal procession. According to Fielding’s Alumni Association regalia guidelines, doctoral graduates wear black gowns with black velvet facings down the front and three velvet stripes on the sleeves. Faculty regalia is also made available for rent through the Registrar’s Office.

The academic regalia hood employed by Fielding carries symbolic color accents: beginning in July 2019, the hood’s satin field (background) is merlot/brick, while the chevron is white. The velvet edging of the hood indicates the degree discipline: royal blue for PhD, light-powder blue for EdD, and white for MA.

Tassels on the graduation cap vary by level: master’s students wear black tassels, while doctoral graduates use gold tassels. The cap styles allowed are the traditional black mortarboard; however, tams are also permitted: master’s candidates may choose a six-sided tam, and doctoral graduates may opt for an eight-sided velvet tam.

Fielding also allows optional stoles for cultural or military recognition, subject to approval. Honor cords, though less commonly detailed in publicly available materials, are generally expected to align with academic or honorary distinctions, as per standard commencement practices.

Graduates must order their regalia by a deadline (typically via the Oak Hall site), bring them to the ceremony, and take care when steaming or ironing: turn gowns inside-out, use a damp towel, and steam gently to preserve fabric quality.

Fielding’s commencement dress code and regalia underscore the university’s commitment to scholarly professionalism and respect for academic tradition.

Official Fielding Graduate University Regalia – Cap, Gown & Academic Set

Order your Fielding Graduate University graduation gown, cap, tassel, hood, and optional honor cords or stoles — all matching the university’s academic regalia specifications.

• Graduation Gown: Black gown for all student levels (bachelor, master, doctoral).
• Caps:
  • Mortarboard for bachelor & master
  • Six-sided tam for master
  • Eight-sided velvet tam for doctoral students
• Tassels:
  • Black for bachelor / master
  • Gold for doctoral graduates
• Academic Hood (Regalia):
  • Satin field (background): Merlot / Brick
  • Satin chevron: White
  • Velvet edging by degree: PhD = Royal Blue, EdD = Light / Powder Blue, MA = White
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Optional cultural and military stoles are permitted (must be approved). Honor cord colors depend on society or academic distinction; not strictly defined by Fielding.
• Faculty / Staff Regalia: Faculty regalia can be rented via the Registrar’s Office; colors align with the doctoral hood design and reflect academic tradition.
• Discipline / Degree Regalia Colors: Fielding uses a degree-based color scheme rather than a broad discipline color palette.
• Order & Usage Notes: Regalia packages include gown, hood, cap, and tassel. Mortarboard is standard, but tams are available separately. Regalia must be brought to the ceremony. Ironing instructions: turn gown inside-out, use a damp towel, steam gently.

Please ensure you place your regalia order by the deadline set in Fielding’s graduation experience portal to get the correct **academic regalia** in time for convocation.

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