GRADUATION ATTIRE
Graduation Etc is UCLA’s official source for graduation regalia, including caps, gowns, tassels, diploma frames, portrait packages, and announcements.
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phone: 310-825-2587
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e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
GRADUATION ATTIRE DETAILS
Bachelor of Science (BS)
BS degree candidate attire consists of a standard black gown, a cap (mortarboard), and an ● orange tassel indicating the type of degree. There is no hood associated with the BS attire. BS candidates wear the tassel on the right side of the cap, and will participate in a tassel-turning ceremony when their degrees have been conferred.
Undergraduates can currently order graduation essentials through Graduation, Etc.
Pick up of items is happening now through June 16, 2023.
Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
Master of Science (MS)
MS degree candidate attire consists of a black gown, a cap (mortarboard), a golden yellow hood, and a ● black tassel indicating the level of their degree (MS). MS candidates wear their tassels on the left side indicating they have already earned a degree. MS candidates also have a hood; the color of the velvet corresponds to the title of the degree (Science) rather than the subject studied (Engineering). Therefore, the color of the facing will be ● gold, NOT orange for the MS hood.
Graduates can begin ordering on Thursday, April 13 through Graduation, Etc.
Pick up of items will begin *TBA* through June 16, 2023
Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
Master of Engineering (MEng) and Engineer Degree (ENGR)
MEng and Engineer degree candidate attire consists of a black gown, a cap (mortarboard), an ● orange hood, and a ● black tassel indicating the level of their degree (MEng or ENGR). Candidates wear their tassels on the left side indicating they have already earned a degree. MEng candidates also have a hood; the color of the velvet corresponds to the title of the degree (Science) rather than the subject studied (Engineering). Therefore, the color of the facing will be ● orange, NOT gold for the hood.
Graduates can begin ordering on Thursday, April 13 through Graduation, Etc.
Pick up of items will begin *TBA* through June 16, 2023
Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
PHD degree candidate attire consists of a black gown, cap (mortarboard), a dark blue hood, and a ● gold tassel indicating the level of their degree (PHD). PHD candidates wear their tassels on the left side indicating they have already earned a degree. PHD candidates also have a hood; the color of the velvet corresponds to the title of the degree (Doctor of Philosophy) rather than the subject studied (Engineering). Therefore, the color of the facing will be ● dark blue, NOT orange, no matter what the field of study for the PHD hood. NOTE: PHD students also have the option to purchase a TAM separately instead of a cap. This is a personal choice by the student. You are not required to purchase a TAM.
Graduates can begin ordering on Thursday, April 13 through Graduation, Etc.
Pick up of items will begin *TBA* through June 16, 2023
Customized Regalia – PHD students can also order a customized fine regalia where a hood is available to own through Graduation, Etc. However, fine regalia is at least 6 weeks minimum (production time) from when it is ordered, since everything for fine regalia is custom-made.
Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
GOLD FOURRAGERE (THE LATIN HONOR CORDS)
Gold Fourragère /Latin Honor cords, made of braided cord and worn over the arm at the left shoulder, signify academic distinction and are awarded to those undergraduates who have attained Latin Honors of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. Bachelor of Science students eligible for latin honors* can order the Gold Fourrageres/Honor cords from Graduation, Etc beginning on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. You will be asked to provide your UID and your School (Samueli Engineering, please make sure to indicate Engineering!) to verify you are on the approved eligible list before you can purchase. Students with questions about eligibility can contact us via the Commencement MyUCLA Message Center. *if you have not already completed your degree and have officially been awarded latin honors we will use the tentative latin honors eligibility as posted on your Degree Audit Report (DARS). You must have followed the degree audit process. Please run a DARS (via MyUCLA) to verify your tentative eligibility. Please reference this quick guide to show you how to wear the honor cords.
SASHES AND OTHER GRADUATION ITEMS
Sashes which indicates Class of XXXX, UCLA Bruins, or show student organization affiliations are not required. However, many students buy them as keepsakes or additional flare. All additional items available for graduation including special tassels, diploma holders, etc can be found at the UCLA Store page, select Grad Etc tab.
