University of California Santa Barbara Graduation Regalia Summary

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) requires all graduates to wear official academic regalia during commencement ceremonies. UCSB graduates purchase their graduation gown, cap, tassel, and hood from the UCSB Campus Store.

Bachelor’s Regalia

• Black graduation gown
• Mortarboard cap (black)
• Black tassel, worn on the right side before the degree is conferred and moved to the left afterward

Master’s Regalia

• Black gown with oblong sleeves
• Black tassel
• Master’s hood with velvet trim representing the graduate’s field of study

Doctoral Regalia

• Black velvet-panel gown
• Velvet tam
• Gold tassel
• Hood with UCSB blue-and-gold lining and field-specific velvet trim

Honor Stoles & Cords

• Optional UCSB navy-and-gold stole
• Honor cords may be worn by academic societies, in school colors

Faculty Regalia

• Traditional academic robes and hoods reflecting faculty degrees and disciplines
• Faculty colors and hoods follow official academic regalia standards

Additional Information

• Graduate Division requires gowns and hoods to be returned after the ceremony; caps and tassels may be kept
• All regalia is available for purchase or rental through the UCSB Campus Store
• Official regalia ensures adherence to UCSB commencement traditions

This official UCSB academic regalia guide ensures graduates and faculty maintain a dignified and uniform appearance during commencement ceremonies, celebrating the achievement of degrees across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

UCSB Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Graduation Accessories

• Official black gown – tailored for UCSB bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees
• Classic mortarboard cap – included in your regalia set
• Tassel – black for undergrads & master’s; gold for PhD graduates
• Hood (if applicable) – for master’s & doctoral, lined in UCSB blue and gold, with field‑specific velvet trim
• Honor stole – optional navy-and-gold Stole of Gratitude from UCSB Campus Store
• Premium ceremony fabric – durable and stage-ready for your commencement
• Purchase or rent – available through UCSB Campus Store; caps & tassels are yours to keep post-ceremony

Get ready for your UCSB commencement with this officially sanctioned regalia package: cap, gown, tassel, and your choice of academic hood or honor stole.

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