Capella University hosts multiple in-person commencement ceremonies each year — for example, in Fort Lauderdale, FL (June 26–27, 2026) and Kansas City, MO (November 6–7, 2026). Graduates whose degrees or certificates are conferred by certain dates (e.g., May 15 for the June ceremony) are eligible to attend. To participate, students must RSVP once eligible, and only then they should order their academic regalia.

According to Capella’s Commencement FAQs, regalia (cap, gown, hood) is purchased through Jostens, based on their approved store. Honor cords or stoles (for honors societies) are allowed, but they must be purchased directly from the honor society, not through Capella — the University does not provide fixed cord-or-stole colors in its public policy.

The Capella University catalog confirms that all “official academic regalia” must be worn to participate in the in-person ceremony. However, even the detailed 2025 catalog does not define specific colors for tassels, cords, or stoles by degree level or discipline. Earlier Capella catalogs (e.g., 2003–2004) note that students must apply for commencement, then order academic regalia, but likewise do not provide a color guide.

Capella’s public-facing commencement policy focuses on eligibility and logistics, not on a regimented, color-coded regalia system: there is no publicly documented velvet-trim hood color scheme, no standardized tassel colors by school, and honor adornment colors are left to individual societies. Because of this, graduates ordering a cap, gown and tassel set should carefully check with their honor society or Jostens — confirming whether their society’s cords or stoles are permitted by Capella and what colors are used.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Capella University, you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.