Grad Fair & Regalia

 

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É«ÖÐÉ« Graduates Pose at Commencement

Everything you need to graduate in style!

Spring Grad Fair: March 11-14, 2024

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.

Follow the Bookstore on Instagram @49erShops 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 É«ÖÐÉ« 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 .

 

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. É«ÖÐÉ« 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 É«ÖÐÉ« GPA of 3.5 or above.  Graduates will need to present their transcript upon purchase from the University Bookstore.

Tassel Colors by College

 

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Arts in Brown, Business Administration in Drab Green, Educat

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