Fresno Pacific University (FPU), located in Fresno, California, hosts its annual commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students in May. According to FPU’s Registrar Office, there are two separate ceremonies: one for undergraduates (at 10:00 a.m.) and another for graduate students (at 3:00 p.m.). Graduates line up in Valdez Hall before entering the venue, and they are required to wear traditional academic regalia, including a black graduation gown and a mortarboard cap.
In FPU’s approved commencement regalia policy, students may use either a colored tassel or, for graduate students, a hood. The color of the name card during procession also signals undergraduate (orange) versus graduate (blue).
FPU highlights a structured system of honor cords, stoles, and medallions to celebrate academic achievements and student society membership:
FPU also offers a Commencement Medallion (zipper‑pull style) tied to donor support: students who give a small gift to the university can pick this up and wear it on their gown.
Notably, FPU prohibits personal embellishments on caps/gowns (such as floral leis or money decorations), insisting on a uniform, formal academic regalia appearance for all graduates.
FPU’s publicly available regalia policies do not detail faculty‑hood colors or discipline‑based gown color schemes; the emphasis is on student regalia (cap, gown, tassel/hood, cords, stoles, medallions) and clearly defined honor‑society regalia.
Prepare for your FPU commencement with this premium graduation gown set designed in accordance with Fresno Pacific University’s approved academic regalia policy.
Note: FPU prohibits personal cap and gown decorations. Follow the university’s regalia policy for approved graduation attire.
Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Fresno Pacific 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.