2022 Commencement

GRADUATION ATTIRE

Engineering students may order graduate attire, which includes cap and gown and other graduation items directly from the UCLA Store, (select Grad Etc. tab).  

Graduation, Etc.

Ackerman Union, A-Level
308 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, California 90024
phone: 310-825-2587
fax: 310-825-2794

All students Undergraduates and Graduates can order their graduation attire today.

If you have questions about ordering graduation attire please contact Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu

GRADUATION ATTIRE DETAILS

Bachelor of Science

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.

As of right now, undergraduate students can purchase items separately or order a complete Bachelor of Science Unit, which includes the BS standard black gown, cap (mortarboard), and the orange tassel through Graduation, Etc.   Pick up of items is happening now through June 8, 2022.

 

If you have questions about ordering graduation attire please contact Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu

Master of Science 

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 golden yellow, NOT orange for the MS hood.

Beginning APRIL 1, 2022  master’s students can begin ordering rental units, which will include the standard black gown, cap (mortarboard), and the black tassel, and the hood.
Pick up of items is happening now through June 8, 2022.


If you have questions about ordering graduation attire please contact Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu

Master of Engineering (MEng) and Engineer Degree

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.   MEn 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.

Beginning APRIL 1, 2022  master’s students can begin ordering rental units, which will include the standard black gown, cap (mortarboard), and the black tassel, and the hood.
Pick up of items is happening now through June 8, 2022.


If you have questions about ordering graduation attire please contact Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu

Doctor of Philosophy

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.

Beginning APRIL 1, 2022 doctoral students can begin ordering rental units, which will include the doctoral black gown, cap (mortarboard), and the gold tassel, and the PHD hood.
Pick up of items is happening now through June 8, 2022.


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.
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.

If you have questions about ordering graduation attire please contact Graduation, Etc via e-mail: gradetc@asucla.ucla.edu

GOLD FOURRAGERE (HONOR CORDS)

Gold Fourragère /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 June 1, 2022.
You will be asked to provide your UID and your School (Samueli 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 & 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.

For Students – MyUCLA Message Center.

For the general public, Family and guests – Message Center

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