Gonzaga University

Gonzaga coordinates its commencement ceremonies annually over a designated weekend (for 2025, May 10–11) — with separate ceremonies for undergraduates, graduates/doctoral students, and law students.

Graduates must order their academic attire (cap, gown, hood where applicable) via the official vendor as part of their commencement registration.

According to the official regalia specification from the vendor Herff Jones (for Gonzaga University), the gown and cap colors/styles vary by degree level:

• Bachelor (undergraduate) gown: made of “midnight blue” material, with mortarboard cap in matching midnight blue.
• Master’s gown: black EarthGrad fabric, mortarboard cap in black, with a hood lined in degree‑color velvet.
• Doctoral and Law gown: black with velvet panels, tam cap, velvet trim, and corresponding hood — with velvet color indicating field of study.

Hood lining follows the institution’s colors and the velvet border indicates the academic discipline (field). For example, liberal arts – white; science – yellow; business – drab; law – purple; education – light blue; theology/sciences/other fields use standard discipline‑based hood colors per academic dress code.

GU allows approved academic honor cords, cultural stoles, or club/regimental pins to be worn along with the standard regalia for students who qualify.

Faculty attending commencement (or doctoral graduates) wear full academic regalia: gowns with velvet panels and hoods colored to reflect their degree and discipline — in line with standard academic dress traditions.

In sum: Gonzaga’s commencement attire is formally regulated; cap and gown sets, with appropriate hooding, are provided via a vendor, with color schemes specified by degree level and discipline. Honor cords or stoles are optional but allowed for recognized honors or affiliations.

Gonzaga University Graduation Regalia Kit – Cap, Gown & Hood

• Official Academic Regalia: Includes cap, gown, and hood (when applicable) per Gonzaga University commencement dress code.
• Bachelor’s Option: Midnight‑blue gown and mortarboard with white tassel for undergraduate graduates.
• Master’s / Doctoral / Law Option: Black gown, mortarboard or velvet tam, and velvet‑trimmed hood tailored to your discipline.
• Discipline‑Based Hood Velvet Colors: Velvet border reflects academic field — white (Arts & Sciences), yellow (Science), drab (Business), purple (Law), light blue (Education), apricot (Nursing/Health Sciences), etc.
• Compatible with Honor Cords & Stoles: Allows approved cords, stoles or pins for honors societies, cultural groups, veteran status, or other affiliations.
• Commencement‑Ready Quality: Produced to Herff Jones / Gonzaga standards; appropriate for stage procession, hooding ceremonies, and official commencement photos.

Tip: Provide your degree level and major when ordering to ensure correct hood velvet color and set configuration.

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