Kapiʻolani CC’s commencement ceremonies are held at its designated venue (e.g. Diamond Head Theatre) and all participating graduates must wear “Commencement Regalia (Cap & Gown)”. The institution requires graduates to purchase a “Graduation Gown Set” through the Kapiʻolani Bookstore — either in-store or online.
Their regalia package is described on the bookstore site: a “Graduation Gown Set” includes the gown, cap, tassel, and a year tag. Interestingly, the gown color offered is “Royal Blue,” not black — the product listing shows “Royal Blue Kapiʻolani Community College Graduation Gown Set.” This suggests that for Kapiʻolani CC, their official graduation-gown color may differ from the standard black seen at many U.S. colleges.
Regarding honors cords or stoles: the publicly available documents do not contain a comprehensive “color chart” for honor cords or stoles by honor level, program, discipline or societal membership. Their 2025–2026 catalog mentions that students belonging to honor society (e.g. Phi Theta Kappa, PTK) receive recognition at graduation, including wearing PTK-issued stoles and tassels with their graduation regalia. However, the catalog does not specify the exact colors of those stoles/tassels in a way that is publicly accessible.
Also, alumni and student-led sustainability initiatives at Kapiʻolani have attempted to collect and recycle used caps and gowns to reduce environmental waste.
Because publicly available information does not fully specify hood colors, tassel-color by discipline, or standardized cord/stole color codes for all honor levels or societies, any regalia listing or product description must treat such colors as variable or optional. Buyers should be advised to check with Kapiʻolani’s Registrar or Bookstore for the official colors required for their degree, program or honors status.
Official commencement regalia for Kapiʻolani Community College graduates. Includes gown, cap, and tassel — ideal for graduation ceremonies, photos, and alumni keepsakes.
Note: Because Kapiʻolani CC does not provide a public, detailed color guide for cords, stoles, tassels or discipline-based regalia, please verify required accessories and colors with the Registrar or Commencement Team before purchasing or customizing additional regalia items.
Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Kapi'olani Community 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.