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Regalia (Cap, Gown, Stoles/Cords) & Merchandise
Full Academic Regaila
All ceremony participants are required to wear full academic regalia consisting of a traditional black gown and mortarboard (cap) with tassel.
Optional items include: Sashes, Cords, and Leis
Regalia can be purchased at the University Bookstore, in-store and online. Regalia
can also be purchased through third party vendors, as long as the gown and mortarboard
are all black.
Students who do not follow these guidelines may be removed from the graduation lineup.
Graduates are welcome to and decorate their caps as long as it adheres to University Standards for Student Conduct and does not obstruct anyone's view.
Please limit personal modifications to mortarboards only. Gowns are to remain formal with no embellishments/decoration. Mortarboards can have expressions of well-wishes and gratitude or affiliation with campus sanctioned organizations. Unacceptable decorations, offensive language or inappropriate images on the mortarboards will not be allowed. Decorations must remain flat and cannot obstruct the view of the person sitting behind you.
Latin Honor Cords
Eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions on how to obtain their honor cords.
- Latin Honors Eligibility
How are honors determined?
- Academic honors (Latin Honors) recognition is based on undergraduate coursework completed the fall term before Commencement.
- Grades recorded through the fall semester will be calculated for the overall GPA and the institutional GPA.
- The lower of these two GPA's will be used to determine academic honor recognition in the commencement
printed program and name cards. GPAs do not get rounded up.
- Cum laude: at least 3.5, but less than 3.7
- Magna cum laude: at least 3.7, but less than 3.9
- Summa cum laude: at least 3.9
How do I know if I will graduate with honors?
- Latin honors are awarded to undergraduate students earning their first baccalaureate degree.
- Eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions on how to obtain their honor cords.
Who should I contact about honors?
- First, review your ARR to determine if you are eligible based on the criteria above. If you have further questions please contact the Office of the Registrar.
- The Commencement Office does not determine honors. We will not be able to answer your honors/GPA/ARR questions as we cannot access student records.
Please note, honors designation is not official until all final grades, including spring term, are submitted to and conferred by the Registrar.
Stoles
Stoles are sold or distributed by various departments, offices, student clubs & organizations across campus. Please inquire with the individual department you wish to purchase a stole from for more information.
has the following stoles for sale in their store or online
- Available Stoles by Program
College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Kinesiology
- Master of social work (coming soon!)
College of Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS)
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Criminology and Justice Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic & Gender Studies
- International Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Native American Studies
- Psychological Science
- Sociology
College of Business Administration (COBA)
- Business Administration
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM)
- Applied Physics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Information Science & Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer Software & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Software Engineering
- Wildfire Science
Other Organizations
- Library Stole
First Generation Stole
- First Generation Stole
- Temecula Campus
Recommended Attire
- Attire Under the Gown
- Wear appropriate clothing considering the outdoor setting exposed to sun and wind
- Choose clothing that is comfortable and suitable for potentially walking on gravel, grass, and uneven ground
- Footwear
- Exercise caution in selecting footwear; avoid high heels due to the high stage and uneven terrain. Graduates will also climb a short set of stairs onto the stage.
- Opt for shoes that are comfortable and stable for walking and standing
- Item Storage and Valuables
- NO storage is available once the processional starts. Bring what you can carry or feel comfortable leaving at your seat
- Make arrangements for someone to watch your valuables during the ceremony or store them securely in your car
- Necessary Items to Bring
- Bring your cap, tassel, and gown to the line-up area
- Remember to bring any pins or clips needed to secure your cap, cords, and/or stoles. There may be strong breezes during the ceremony
