Dominican University of California, located in San Rafael, holds its commencement ceremonies in both May and December. Graduates order their cap, gown, hood, cords, and medallions using the online “Order Regalia” portal before the announced deadline. On ceremony day, undergraduates gather early in Guzman Hall, wear their academic regalia, and march into Angelico Concert Hall carrying name cards; graduates then hand over their cards to the Academic Dean for name proclamation.

According to DU’s 2022 Commencement Program, the bachelor’s gown is a classic black robe with long pointed sleeves, while the master’s gown has oblong sleeves and the doctoral gown features bell-shaped sleeves with three wide velvet chevrons. The standard cap worn is the square mortarboard (Oxford cap).

Graduate-level hoods at Dominican University are trimmed in colors by academic discipline: Business is drab, Conflict Resolution is white, Education is light blue, Library & Information Science is yellow, Nutrition is gold, Physician Assistant is green, and Social Work is *citron.

On the topic of honor cords, stoles, and tassels, Dominican University of California’s public resources (commencement FAQ, program) do not clearly specify a universal color scheme. Its Student Handbook and regalia guide do not list fixed honor cord or stole colors, implying that such items may be managed at the level of specific academic schools, societies, or departments.

For faculty regalia, Dominican University follows traditional academic dress: faculty wear velvet-trimmed robes and hoods in colors that correspond to their highest degree and discipline. However, a complete, fixed color chart (for all departmental velvet hues) is not publicly published in their commencement program or faculty handbook.

In summary, Dominican University of California’s commencement reflects strong academic tradition: black gowns, mortarboard caps, discipline-specific hood coloring, and flexible honor regalia. Because tassel, cord, and stole color schemes are not fully standardized publicly, students or vendors should coordinate directly with the Registrar or commencement office when ordering custom regalia.

DUC Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia

Order your official Dominican University of California graduation attire — cap, gown, hood, and honorary accessories — tailored to reflect the university’s academic traditions.

• Gown & Cap: Black academic gown and mortarboard for undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students.
• Academic Hood: Trimmed in colors by discipline: Business = drab, Education = light blue, Nutrition = gold, Social Work = citron, etc.
• Tassel Options: No fixed universal tassel color is listed — please check with DUC Registrar for guidance.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Not standardized in public materials; vary by department or academic society.
• Faculty / Doctoral Regalia: Velvet-trimmed gowns and hoods based on faculty member’s academic degree and field.
• Important Note: Orders must be placed via Dominican’s official regalia portal by the stated deadline.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Dominican University of California, 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.