University of California Irvine

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) commencement ceremony features traditional academic regalia focused on unity, achievement, and institutional pride. Graduates must wear approved graduation gowns and mortarboard caps, in regalia purchased exclusively through the UCI Alumni Association.

According to UCI’s academic regalia guidelines, caps & gowns must be pre-purchased — they are not available for sale on the day of commencement. Gowns may not be altered or decorated, though caps can be decorated as long as they do not obstruct audience members’ views.

For tassels, UCI provides a custom blue and gold seal tassel via its Alumni Association store. Undergraduates typically wear their tassel on the right during the ceremony; for graduate hooding, regalia includes a school‑brand hood consistent with the graduate’s academic discipline.

Regarding honor recognition, UCI allows sashes and stoles from campus organizations or vocational affiliations to be worn, and permits wearing multiple sashes or stoles. Graduation cords, medals, or pins awarded by UCI academic departments or student organizations are also allowed, based on departmental recognition. For Latin honors, UCI awards **gold cords** to baccalaureate graduates with cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude distinctions; blue cords are for academic‑unit awards or honor society induction.

Faculty participating in UCI’s commencement wear full academic robes and hoods. The hoods’ velvet trim reflects their discipline, while the lining often incorporates UCI’s school colors — blue and gold — reinforcing both academic and institutional identity.

Graduates are required to obtain their cap, gown, and tassel via the UCI Alumni Association or at GradExpo sessions. The policy emphasizes pre‑ordered, approved regalia to maintain a polished, cohesive appearance on stage. All in all, UCI’s commencement regalia policy weaves together tradition, school identity, and student achievement for a dignified graduation experience.

UCI Graduation Regalia – Official Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Gear up for your UCI commencement with the official academic regalia set: gown, cap or tam, tassel, and options for cords and sashes.

Bachelor’s Package: Black gown + mortarboard cap + UCI blue & gold seal tassel.
Master’s Package: Lightweight gown + hood with velvet trim tied to your field + cap + UCI seal tassel.
Doctoral Package: Gown with blue velvet chevrons + tam + hood + optional gold bullion tassel.
Honor Accessories: Gold cord for Latin honors; blue cord for department honors; multiple sashes from UCI organizations allowed.
Faculty Regalia: Academic robes + hoods with velvet trim by discipline + UCI-color lining.
How to Order: Purchase through UCI Alumni Association before the GradExpo deadline—caps & gowns are not sold at the ceremony venue.

This UCI regalia set blends tradition, school spirit, and academic recognition—giving you a polished look on your graduation day.

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