George Fox University

George Fox University hosts both spring and mid‑year commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate candidates. Participation in commencement requires that students submit an application for graduation by the second week of their intended graduation semester or after completing degree requirements.

For the ceremony, GFU provides official academic regalia for all graduates — purchased and distributed by the Registrar’s Office based on sizing information provided on students’ graduation applications. Students are required to wear only university‑issued regalia; external gowns or robes are not permitted.

The classic regalia set includes a graduation cap (mortarboard), a graduation gown, and — for master’s (and professional/doctoral‑level) degree recipients — an academic hood. The university’s official institutional colors are old gold and navy blue; the hood’s lining bears these colors to identify the institution, while the velvet binding of the hood is colored to indicate the field or major (the discipline).

Because only university‑issued regalia is permitted, the gown color is standard (typically black, as per traditional academic regalia practice), and tassel/ hood/ velvet color corresponds to discipline (as noted above) rather than arbitrary variation.

Regarding honor cords, stoles or other regalia accents, GFU’s publicly available commencement documentation describes that any cords or stoles must be “school‑issued” or “officially recognized” — meaning that only regalia approved by the university (from recognized activities and honors) may be worn.

In short: George Fox University’s commencement tradition emphasizes a uniform, institutionally controlled academic regalia system — standard gown and cap, discipline‑coded hood (for master’s/doctorate), institution‑color hood lining (old gold & navy), and optional, school‑issued cords/stoles for recognized honors. External or unapproved regalia, cords or stoles are not allowed, preserving a cohesive academic dress code and honoring tradition.

George Fox University Academic Regalia – Graduation Gown, Hood & Honors

Celebrate your academic milestone with the official George Fox University graduation regalia set. This includes cap, gown, and — where applicable — hood, with discipline‑specific trim and university‑color hood lining, plus approved honor cords or stoles.

Cap & Graduation Gown: Standard academic attire required for all participating graduates.
Hood (for Graduate & Professional Degrees): Included for master’s and doctoral candidates — lined in the institutional colors (old gold & navy), with velvet binding color matching field of study.
Discipline‑Colored Hood Trim: Velvet hood binding reflects your major field, signifying academic discipline at the hooding ceremony.
Approved Honor Cords & Stoles: Only school‑issued cords or stoles from recognized honors or campus activities may be worn — keeping regalia consistent and official.
Strict Regalia Compliance: External or third‑party gowns, cords, or stoles are not allowed — ensures all graduates follow uniform academic dress standards.
Unified Ceremony & Regalia Policy: Applies across undergraduate and graduate commencements — simple, uniform, and dignified academic regalia for all graduates.

Be sure to complete your graduation application on time, pick up your official regalia at Exodus Grad Fair (or via your department), and wear only approved academic regalia with proper hood and cords — for a dignified commencement at George Fox University.

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