Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College holds an annual commencement ceremony each May for its graduates.2

Graduates must purchase their academic regalia (gown, cap, tassel, optional stole/cord) via the OCC Bookstore or Grad Fair — using a “Regalia Purchase Card.”

The regalia set is mandatory for participation: cap, gown, and tassel. The gown should fall between knee and ankle, and caps are worn flat on the head with tassels starting on the right side — the “degree folder” tassel color corresponds to the certificate or degree type and must match the tassel supplied by the bookstore.

For graduates in honors or honor societies (for example Mu Alpha Theta, among others), OCC allows “honors regalia” — honor cords, special tassels or medallions.The “honors regalia” is typically in distinctive colors — e.g. Mu Alpha Theta honors graduates may wear a light-blue and gold cord or tassel. Orange Coast College

In the official 2024 Commencement Program, OCC describes the traditional “academic regalia” model: associate’s and bachelor’s gowns with pointed sleeves; master’s gowns with long closed sleeves; doctoral gowns with bell-shaped sleeves and velvet trim. Hoods accompany master’s and doctoral gowns, with color-coded velvet borders indicating faculty or field of study. Orange Coast College

The hood lining reflects the institution’s colors, while the velvet border denotes the discipline (e.g. engineering, business, humanities, etc.). Orange Coast College

Thus, OCC maintains a structured academic regalia system: graduation gown + cap + tassel for all; optional hood for advanced degrees; and honor cords/stoles/tassels for honor-program or society members. Regalia color (tassel, cord, hood border) varies by degree type, honors status, and field of study — not a single uniform color for all participants.

Orange Coast College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Honor Accessories

• School: Orange Coast College (OCC)
• Included Regalia: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel (required)
• Optional Accessories: Honor cords, stoles, medallions — for honor society or honors program graduates
• Advanced Regalia (Optional): Master’s or Doctoral gown with hood and velvet-trimmed sleeves; hood velvet color indicates field of study
• Tassel & Cord Colors: Degree- or honors-specific. For example — honor-society cords in light-blue & gold (or equivalent); tassel colors follow OCC bookstore’s degree classification system
• Proper Wear Guidelines: Cap worn flat, tassel on right before ceremony; gown length mid-calf; hood for advanced degrees only
• Use Case: Ideal for OCC commencement, graduation photos, alumni memorabilia, or gift sets
• Ordering Info: Available through OCC Bookstore or honors center; graduates must present “Regalia Purchase Card” when ordering

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