University of Houston Clear Lake

The University of Houston‑Clear Lake (UHCL) commencement ceremony requires all graduates to wear official academic regalia, including a graduation gown, mortarboard graduation cap, tassel, and approved honor cords or stoles. Bachelor’s students wear a black gown with a blue cuff band embroidered with “UHCL” in green, paired with a mortarboard cap and a blue‑and‑green tassel. Master’s graduates wear a black gown with an arc-shaped sleeve panel, a hood reflecting their degree, and a tassel on the left. Doctoral candidates wear velvet-trimmed black gowns with three gold-lined velvet sleeve stripes, a hood, and a blue‑and‑green tassel.

Honor cords are permitted for academic distinction, with restrictions on other adornments such as ribbons or shawls. Stoles are limited to approved designs. Faculty participating in the ceremony wear traditional regalia with velvet panels and discipline-specific hoods that align with their highest earned degree.

Graduates must order their regalia in advance via Herff Jones or through the UHCL Bookstore. UHCL also offers a “Gowns for Grads” program, lending donated regalia to students facing financial hardship. During the ceremony, graduates follow traditional academic protocols, including proper placement and movement of tassels, and hooding for master’s students. This ensures a unified, professional, and dignified appearance across all levels of graduation.

By adhering to UHCL’s academic regalia guidelines—black gowns, blue-and-green tassels, approved honor cords and stoles—graduates from all disciplines, including the Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, present a consistent, polished, and tradition-respecting appearance during commencement.

UHCL Graduation Regalia – University of Houston–Clear Lake

Celebrate your graduation with official UHCL academic regalia: black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, blue‑and‑green tassel, and approved honor cords or stoles.

Bachelor’s Set: Black gown with blue cuff band and green “UHCL” embroidery, mortarboard, and tassel in blue and green.
Master’s Set: Same black gown with arc sleeves, left‑side tassel, and optional honor cords (no unapproved decorations).
Doctoral Set: Black velvet‑trimmed gown with gold outline stripes and crest, blue‑and‑green tassel, and (if awarded) honor cord.
Faculty Regalia: Traditional academic robes with velvet trim, and hoods aligned to field and UHCL ceremony standards.
Honor Accessories: Only official honor cords allowed; custom stoles or decorative items are restricted unless approved.
Order & Support: Order regalia via Herff Jones or UHCL Campus Store. For financial need, apply for a gown through the “Gowns for Grads” donation program.

Our UHCL cap-and-gown set ensures you look unified and professional, representing both your academic achievements and the proud tradition of University of Houston–Clear Lake.

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