The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) commencement ceremony emphasizes academic tradition and uniformity. Graduates must wear standard academic regalia — a black graduation gown, mortarboard cap (or an optional tam for doctoral candidates), and a tassel chosen to reflect the degree level. Rental and purchase orders go through UCLA’s “Graduation, Etc.” office.

For bachelor’s students (e.g., B.S. degrees), the regalia includes a black gown and a mortarboard cap, paired with a **bright orange tassel**, according to the Samueli School commencement dress guide. The tassel starts on the right, and during the ceremony, graduates move it to the left when their degree is conferred.

Master’s degree candidates wear a black gown plus a mortarboard cap and a hood. Their hood is lined according to UCLA’s school colors, and the velvet trim reflects the academic discipline — for example, the Master of Science hood includes golden-yellow velvet. Their tassel is **black**, and they wear it on the left (signifying a graduate-level degree).

Doctoral (PhD) graduates wear a black gown (or a velvet tam, if chosen) and a dark blue hood representative of the **Philosophy** (or doctoral) level. The doctoral tassel is **gold**, worn on the left. UCLA’s hood colors reflect the field of study — for example, Mill engineering or business has a “drab” or golden velvet, depending on the degree.

In terms of honor cords and stoles, UCLA awards a gold fourragère (braided honor cord) to undergraduates with Latin honors (Cum Laude, Magna, Summa). These cords are worn over the left shoulder. Other cords, medals, or sashes may be awarded by departmental programs or student organizations, provided they are approved by the university.

Faculty participating in commencement wear full academic robes with hoods. The *velvet trim* of their hood shows their scholarly discipline, and the lining often features UCLA’s royal blue and gold colors.

Graduates must order their regalia (cap, gown, hood, tassel) ahead of time via “Graduation, Etc.” (Jostens vendor) to ensure they have the proper regalia. Non‑compliance with approved regalia can result in exclusion from the procession.

UCLA Graduation Regalia – Official Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Celebrate your UCLA commencement with authentic academic regalia: gown, cap or tam, hood, tassel, and honor cord options.

• Undergraduate Set: Black gown + mortarboard cap + orange tassel.
• Master’s Set: Black gown + black cap + hood trimmed in discipline velvet + black tassel.
• Doctoral Set: Bell‑sleeve gown or tam + PhD hood + gold tassel.
• Honor Cords: Gold fourragère for Cum, Magna, and Summa Latin honors.
• Sashes / Stoles: Approved sashes or medals by department or student groups.
• Faculty Regalia: Professors wear academic robes + hoods in their discipline’s velvet color + UCLA lining.
• How to Order: Order your regalia via Graduation, Etc. well in advance of the ceremony.

This UCLA regalia package reflects academic tradition, institutional pride, and achievement with dignity and unity.

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