Miramar College Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

San Diego Miramar College holds a formal commencement ceremony each spring, typically in May, where eligible graduates — including associate-degree and certificate recipients — gather with family and friends to celebrate completion of their studies. Recent ceremonies (e.g. 2025) begin with check-in early morning and follow a structured procession beginning around 9:45 AM, with the ceremony starting at 10:00 AM.

To participate, students are required to wear full academic regalia: cap, gown, and tassel. Miramar College provides a traditional black graduation gown and cap, paired with a distinctive **teal tassel**, which appears to be the standard tassel color for the college.

For graduates earning honors (Associate degrees with GPA ≥ 3.5), Miramar College offers an upgrade: eligible students may exchange the standard teal tassel for a **gold honors tassel and cord**. This implies an honors-cord or stole system is in place for recognized academic distinction, though I found **no public documentation** of a broader discipline- or degree-based color code for gowns, stoles or hoods. The publicly available “Get the Gear” page lists only cap, gown, and tassel; it does not mention different gown colours, hoods, or discipline-specific regalia.

Additionally, Miramar College sells cap and gown sets via the campus bookstore in late April / early May each year. The commencement FAQ reinforces that the regalia must be worn correctly: the tassel on the right side of the cap until degree conferral, then moved appropriately.

In summary: Miramar College’s commencement attire policy emphasizes a unified, formal appearance via a black cap and gown, signature teal tassel, and offers an honors tassel/ cord option for high-GPA graduates. There is **no public evidence** of separately published master’s/doctoral regalia guidelines, discipline-color stoles or hoods, or faculty-specific regalia. Therefore, regalia beyond cap, gown, and tassel appears standardized and minimal — consistent with many community-college commencement traditions.

Miramar College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Teal Tassel Graduation Set

Prepare for your graduation ceremony with the official Miramar College cap and gown set — includes mortarboard cap, gown, and the standard teal tassel. Honors-eligible students may opt for a special gold tassel and cord to mark academic distinction.

• Official Cap & Gown Kit: Black graduation gown and mortarboard cap with Miramar College’s signature teal tassel — the standardized regalia for commencement participation.
• Honors Tassel & Cord Option: For qualifying graduates (GPA 3.5 or higher), a gold honors tassel and cord set is available to distinguish academic honors.
• Graduation-Ready Package: Gown, cap and tassel included — no extra items required to walk the stage at commencement.
• Bookstore Purchase or On-Campus Pickup: Regalia sets are sold each spring through the Miramar College Bookstore or designated distribution points.
• Classic & Formal Appearance: The black gown and mortarboard offer a timeless academic-regalia look — appropriate for certificates or associate degrees, and ideal for photography, stage presentation, and family celebration.
• Optional Honor Cord Support: Compatible with honors tassel & cord set for eligible students seeking to highlight academic achievement at graduation.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at San Diego Miramar College , 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.