This is one of the greatest universities in the country. Because of its unique reputation, it is only natural that it should adopt a distinctive costume in both design and color so your doctoral achievement can be readily identified with the school and the degree earned.

OFFICIAL UC GOWN - A top-quality model available in a solution-dyed navy acetate. Front panels and chevrons are in rich California blue velvet with gold metallic braid on the outside edges.

UC HOOD - The outer shell is in black acetate and the inner satin lining in official UC colors - gold lining with blue chevron. Degree color is shown in the rich velvet trim.

UC CAP - The standard mortarboard cap is in a navy acetate to match the gown. A metallic gold bullion tassel highlights the cap.

ALTERNATE DOCTORAL APPAREL
FACULTY MODEL - This is a low-cost but authentic model available in Black acetate only. Front panels and chevrons are in black velveteen which is top-stitched to the gown.

HOOD - The outer shell is in black acetate with the inner satin lining in UC colors. Degree color is shown in the velveteen trim.

CAP - A standard mortarboard cap in black acetate topped with a gold chainette doctoral tassel.