United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Commencement & Academic Regalia

The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) holds its annual commencement ceremony every May, celebrating the commissioning of cadets after four years of rigorous academic and military training. Guests must present REAL ID–compliant identification to enter the campus during graduation.

According to USCGA uniform regulations (COMDTINST M1020.6K), cadets do not wear civilian academic regalia such as graduation gowns, caps, tassels, honor cords, or stoles during the official ceremony. Graduate-level hoods may only be carried over the left forearm and are not worn.

While some civilian-style cap and gown sets may be used for off-campus photos or personal ceremonies, USCGA does not have publicly documented policies for tassel color, honor cords, or stoles. Doctoral tassels, when applicable outside the uniform, may be gold, and standard tassels are typically black.

The emphasis at USCGA commencement is on the military uniform, not traditional academic regalia. Faculty and staff wear their uniform or designated service dress, and there is no public documentation for faculty regalia colors or discipline-specific gowns.

For USCGA graduates seeking a traditional academic look for photos or private ceremonies, custom regalia sets with black gowns, caps, and optional tassels, cords, or stoles can provide a classic academic regalia style while respecting the Academy's uniform traditions.

USCGA‑Style Academic Regalia Set – Graduation Gown, Cap & Tassel

Celebrate your Coast Guard Academy journey with a timeless academic regalia set. Designed for USCGA alumni or midshipmen who wish to mark their achievements with a classic graduation gown and cap.

Features

• Elegant black graduation gown — matte finish, lightweight, durable.
• Traditional mortarboard cap with elastic sizing for secure fit.
• Standard black tassel included — optional custom tassel colors available.
• Optional honor cord or stole — customize to reflect your achievement.
• Suitable for bachelor, master, or doctoral ceremonies outside of uniformed context.

Why Choose This Set?

At USCGA’s official commencement, cadets wear their service dress uniform and are not permitted to wear traditional academic regalia. This set offers a respectful, unofficial way to commemorate your academic milestone in a more traditional cap‑and‑gown style.

Product Details & Care

Material: Durable polyester-blend
Sizes: Multiple sizes available — be sure to measure for best fit
Care: Hang gown, spot clean stains, gently press cap with a low-heat iron using a cloth

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