Southern California Institute of Architecture – Graduation Regalia Guide
Graduation at SCI‑Arc requires approved academic regalia — graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel — for all graduates participating in commencement ceremonies. Below is a concise overview of what is publicly documented, and where color‑codes or honor‑cord/stole policies remain unspecified by program or degree level.
Cap & Gown Requirements for Graduation
All graduates are expected to wear an academic gown (robe) and a mortarboard cap (or equivalent academic headwear) as part of the official regalia package for commencement — regardless of degree type or major.
Standard Tassel & Regalia Set
- The standard graduation outfit includes a cap, gown, and tassel for each graduate.
- Currently, there is no publicly available guideline or chart that assigns a specific tassel or hood color based on academic program or degree at SCI‑Arc.
Honor Cords, Stoles, Hoods & Discipline‑Based Colors
- No public discipline‑color chart available: SCI‑Arc does not publish any mapping of academic disciplines or credentials to tassel, hood, stole, or honor‑cord colors in its accessible materials.
- No documented standard for cords or stoles: There is no official publicly available policy describing honor cords, stoles, or color‑coded regalia for honors or specialization at SCI‑Arc.
- Vendor / Buyer guidance: Treat colored hoods, stoles, or cords as optional or custom add‑ons. If offering such items, label them with a disclaimer: “Color assignment not defined publicly — confirm with SCI‑Arc Registrar before ordering.”
Guidance for Graduates & Regalia Retailers
- Use only the officially authorized cap, gown, and tassel set for commencement participation at SCI‑Arc.
- Do not assume discipline‑ or major‑specific colors for tassels, hoods, or stoles — none are publicly codified by SCI‑Arc.
- If offering additional regalia items (custom cords, hoods, stoles), clearly label them as optional/custom and advise buyers to verify acceptance with the SCI‑Arc Registrar or official Bookstore.
- Market standard cap‑and‑gown sets for SCI‑Arc graduates without color variation; treat colored accessories as optional add‑ons rather than standard issue.









