GRADUATION CAP AND GOWN ATTIRE
Graduation Etc is UCLA’s official source for graduation regalia, including caps, gowns, tassels, diploma frames, portrait packages, and announcements. Engineering students who wish to participate in the in-person commencement ceremonies must wear a cap and gown. Ackerman Union A-Level 308 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, California 90024 phone: 310-825-2587 fax: 310-825-2794 e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
GRADUATION ATTIRE DETAILS
B.S., MEng, M.S., Ph.D. cap and gown information details are provided below.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
B.S. 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 B.S. attire. B.S. 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 begin ordering their cap and gowns now. Pick up of ordered items began Friday, February, 21, 2025. Questions regarding graduation attire should be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
Master of Science (M.S.)
M.S. 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 (M.S.). M.S. candidates wear their tassels on the left side indicating they have already earned a degree. M.S. 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 M.S. hood. Graduate student cap and gown rentals orders are expected to begin sometime the week of Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Graduation, Etc. Please keep checking the Graduation, Etc website. Pick up is expected to begin April 4, 2025; currently there is no option to ship items. 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. Graduate student cap and gown rentals orders are expected to begin sometime the week of Monday, April 15 through Graduation, Etc. Please keep checking the Graduation, Etc website. Pick up is expected to begin April 4, 2025; currently there is no option to ship items. Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. degree candidate attire consists of a black gown, cap (mortarboard), a dark blue hood, and a ● gold tassel indicating the level of their degree (Ph.D.). Ph.D. candidates wear their tassels on the left side indicating they have already earned a degree. Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. hood. NOTE: Ph.D. 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. Graduate student cap and gown rentals orders are expected to begin sometime the week of Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Graduation, Etc. Please keep checking the Graduation, Etc website. Pick up is expected to begin April 4, 2025; currently there is no option to ship items. Questions regarding graduation attire can be directed to Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu Customized Regalia – Ph.D. 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
LATIN HONOR CORDS/GOLD FOURRAGERE
Honor Cords/Gold Fourragère is made of braided cord and worn over the arm at the left shoulder, signify academic distinction and are awarded to undergraduate students who have attained Latin Honors of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. Bachelor of Science students eligible for latin honors* will be able to purchase their honor cords from the Graduation, Etc (located in Ackerman A-Level) beginning Monday June 2, 2025 (In-Person ONLY). Eligible students will be asked to provide their UCLA UID and your School (please make sure you state Samueli Engineering!) to verify they are on the approved eligible list before being able to purchase the latin honor cord. *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. Students with questions about eligibility can contact us via the Commencement MyUCLA Message Center.
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.
