Regalia
Everything you need to graduate in style!
Please visit the Bookstore's Graduation Central page. Graduation Central includes resources to order your cap and gown, sashes, class rings, diploma frames, memorabilia, announcements, make appointments for grad photos, and frequently asked questions. Caps and gowns will be available to order from the Bookstore beginning MARCH 10, 2025.
Follow the Bookstore on social media to stay up to date on your grad accessories and graduation giveaways.
Graduation Portraits
Free portrait sittings with GradImages will take place at the University Bookstore. Reservations are required; please check the Bookstore website for portrait appointment links. For questions, please email fns-graduation@csulb.edu.
Academic Regalia
In observance of academic tradition and Commencement decorum, participants are encouraged to wear CSULB custom academic apparel consisting of a black gown and mortarboard (cap) with tassel. Personnel at the bookstore can assist you in selecting and purchasing the correct apparel size and tassel either through email (fns-graduation@csulb.edu) or phone (562-985-5093). Please visit the University Bookstore for more information.
For custom banners, lawn signs, buttons, commencement programs, and more, please visit Beach Shops.
All bachelor’s degree candidates must wear a black cap and gown, and are encouraged to wear colored tassels according to the college that grants the degree. CSULB bachelor's candidates do not wear hoods.
All master's degree candidates must wear a black cap and gown, and are encouraged to wear a hood and gold tassels on their mortarboards (caps). Master's hoods are lined with University colors, black and gold, and the velvet panels depict the color of the discipline granting the degree.
All doctoral degree candidates must wear a black cap and gown, and are encouraged to wear gold tassels on their tams (doctoral caps). Doctoral hoods are lined with University colors, black and gold. Velvet panels show the color of the discipline granting the degree.
Honor Cords
Purchasing honor cords require a cumulative CSULB GPA of 3.5 or above. Graduates will need to present their transcript upon purchase from the University Bookstore.
Tassel Colors by College
Stay Connected to the Beach
What's next? Stay engaged with your CSULB community and sign up for a new professional networking and mentorship platform,Beach Nexus.
When you join as an alumni, you will be able to:
- Be a short-term or long-term mentor
- Receive mentoring from other alumni
- Meet other CSULB alumni in your city or industry
Visit the website to learn more about this community building resource.
