Occidental College Commencement Ceremony and Academic Regalia

Occidental College holds its commencement each year in a formal ceremony. Graduates pre-order their regalia (cap, gown, tassel) through Grad Fair; rental fee is currently US$ 47.99 plus tax. The gown must be returned after the ceremony, while the mortarboard cap and tassel remain with the graduate as a keepsake. oxy.edu

Academic Regalia

Academic regalia at Occidental follows a traditional model: black graduation gown and black mortarboard graduation cap with a black tassel for most graduates. The hood worn by degree-holders has a black-and-orange lining, reflecting the College’s colors; the velvet edging of the hood denotes the faculty/field of study, with width varying by degree: narrower for bachelor’s, wider for master’s, and widest for doctoral degrees.

For doctoral degree holders, the mortarboard may feature a gold thread tassel instead of plain black, marking higher academic status. Undergraduates wear their tassel on the right side before the degree is conferred, moving it to the left afterward, consistent with standard graduation tradition. oxy.edu

Faculty Regalia

Occidental supports academic-procession regalia for its faculty. Faculty with doctoral credentials may wear doctoral gowns and hoods during formal processions, such as inaugurations or special ceremonies. oxy.edu

Honor Cords, Stoles, and Tassels

Occidental’s public commencement and regalia documentation does not list a publicly available, fixed color-coded scheme of honor cords, stoles, or tassels tied to honors, student organizations, or special distinctions (outside of standard hood/velvet/faculty regalia). Therefore, there is no confirmed color set for honor cords, stoles, or discipline-specific cords/tassels. oxy.edu

Occidental College Graduation Cap & Gown – Academic Regalia

Institution: Occidental College (Oxy)

Included Items: Graduation Gown, Mortarboard Graduation Cap, Tassel

Rental / Keepsake Info: Gown is rental (must be returned after commencement), cap & tassel are yours to keep. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Product Features

• Graduation Gown: Classic black academic gown suitable for bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral ceremonies
• Cap & Tassel: Black mortarboard cap + black tassel for undergraduates; doctoral candidates may have a tassel with gold thread ◆
• Academic Hood (for degree holders): Black-and‑orange lined hood – the lining reflects Occidental College colors; velvet edging denotes field of study and degree level (bachelor, master, doctoral)
• Faculty Regalia Ready: Suitable for faculty or holders of doctorate-level credentials — gown + hood matched to academic field and degree.
• Official Graduation Use: Designed for Occidental College commencement ceremonies, satisfying official academic regalia standards.

Notes / Disclaimers

• Rental gown must be returned to the bookstore after graduation; cap and tassel are retained. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• No publicly specified color‑coding for honor cords, stoles, or tassels for honors or student organizations is documented — only standard hood/velvet/degree‑level distinctions. Use of cords or stoles should follow official college guidance.
• Degree holders wear their tassel on left side after degree conferral; undergraduates start with tassel on right. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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