Pacific University

Pacific University requires students who apply to graduate to submit their “Intent to Graduate” and pay the graduation fee.

Graduates must order their academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood if applicable) by a specified deadline (for example, April 13 for May graduation).

For commencement, PacificU enforces traditional academic‑dress customs: bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates wear degree‑appropriate gowns; master’s and doctoral graduates also wear hoods lined in the institution’s colors (hoods at Pacific are lined in black with scarlet chevrons).

Caps are required, and graduates may also wear stoles, cords, or accoutrements representing academic honors, cultural heritage, or student‑life affiliations; student organizations may offer special stoles or pins, subject to Bookstore approval.

Undergraduate students eligible for Latin honors (e.g., cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) receive a gold honor cord which may be worn at commencement.

Importantly, Pacific University’s publicly available documentation does not define a comprehensive, publicly published color‑coding scheme linking gown or accessory colors (e.g., tassel, hood trim) to specific degree levels, disciplines, or honors beyond the general hood‑lining colors.

Because of this, while the style of academic regalia is clearly prescribed, the exact color choices for gown fabric, cap, tassels, stoles, cords, or other regalia accents may vary depending on the vendor‑supplied set for a given graduation year or cohort.

In summary: Pacific University ensures a formal commencement process requiring academic regalia (cap, gown, hood where applicable), offers honor cords for Latin‑honors graduates, and allows additional stoles/cords for approved student organizations or cultural expression. Yet — because there is no publicly available master color‑chart governing all regalia components — it’s impossible to assert a definitive “graduation gown color,” “tassel or hood trim color,” or “honor cord/stole color” that applies to all graduates. Any student ordering regalia must rely on the vendor‑supplied set rather than an institutional color mandate.

Pacific University – Graduation Cap, Gown & Hood (Academic Regalia)

Official academic‑regalia set for Pacific University commencement ceremonies. Includes mortarboard graduation cap, academic gown, and degree‑appropriate hood. Honor cords or approved stoles may be added for eligible graduates.

Cap & gown set mandatory for all graduates participating in PacificU commencement ceremonies.
Gown style depends on degree: bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral; master’s/doctoral gowns include hood lined in black with scarlet chevrons.
Gold honor cord provided to undergraduate graduates awarded Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude).
Optional stoles or cords permitted for recognized student organizations or cultural representation — provided through University Bookstore or official university channels.
No official public guideline defining a full color‑scheme for gown, cap, tassel, hood trim or accessories — actual regalia appearance may vary by graduation year or vendor supply.

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