University of California San Diego Commencement & Academic Regalia

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) celebrates its graduates with a formal commencement ceremony that highlights academic achievement and tradition. Graduates are required to wear graduation gowns, caps, and tassels specific to their degree level, emphasizing the university's academic heritage.

Bachelor Graduation Regalia

• Gown: Black, standard bachelor style
• Cap: Mortarboard with black tassel
• Stoles & Honor Cords: Issued by departments or student organizations

Master Graduation Regalia

• Gown: Black master’s gown with long closed sleeves
• Cap: Mortarboard with black tassel
• Hood: Lined in UCSD colors, trimmed with discipline-specific velvet
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Optional, from academic programs

Doctoral Graduation Regalia

• Gown: Black with velvet panels and chevrons
• Cap: Velvet tam with gold tassel
• Hood: Lined with UCSD colors, velvet trim represents discipline
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Program-specific optional items

Faculty Regalia

• Faculty wear traditional academic robes reflecting their highest earned degrees
• Hoods and robes use velvet trim and colors representing their discipline

Other Notes

• Graduates follow a ceremonial processional including hooding for doctoral candidates
• Optional stoles and honor cords recognize student achievements, affiliations, or honors
• Regalia rental and purchase programs ensure access for all graduates

UCSD commencement regalia provides a visually cohesive and ceremonial presentation, celebrating academic success while maintaining the university's rich traditions in graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels, and academic regalia.

UCSD Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Graduation Accessories

• Official black robe – required graduation gown for UC San Diego graduates
• Cap – choice of mortarboard or velvet tam, based on degree level
• Tassel – classic black for bachelor’s/master’s, gold for doctoral
• Academic hood (optional) – gold‑satin lining, discipline‑specific velvet trim
• Honor cord or stole – offered by your department or student societies, in your program’s colors
• Formal gown material – designed for stage use and long-term keepsake wear
• Available via UCSD Bookstore or authorized regalia vendors; required at ceremony

Get set for your UCSD commencement with this official regalia set — cap, gown, tassel, and optional academic or honor accessories — crafted to reflect UC San Diego’s scholarly traditions.

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