Aiken Technical College

Aiken Technical College’s annual commencement ceremony is a proud milestone for students who have completed their degrees, diplomas or certificates. Graduates must wear full academic regalia—including the graduation gown, graduation cap (typically a mortarboard), and a tassels set—to participate in the formal event. The college’s “Graduation” webpage states that regalia must be ordered by the deadline (April 4 for 2025) in order to attend the ceremony.

The ceremony is held at a designated venue (such as the USC Aiken Convocation Center), with doors opening for guests and the processional beginning at a set time.

Participants are advised to be in their designated area by the arrival time and to bring their cap, gown and tassel set in order to march. The college works with its bookstore to supply the regalia and clarifies that cap and gown are required to attend the ceremony.

Graduates eligible for honors receive an honor stole via email notification, signifying their achievement.

Faculty and academic staff participate in full faculty regalia—gown, cap and appropriate accessories—adding to the formal academic atmosphere of the event. Whether shopping for a graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels set or full academic regalia kit, it’s essential to select the correct pieces in alignment with Aiken Technical College’s ceremony standards. The cap, gown, and tassel set form the central visible components of the ceremony’s academic regalia—ensuring a polished, unified appearance that honours each graduate’s achievement.

Aiken Technical College – Academic Regalia Sets

Complete regalia kits for Aiken Technical College commencement: select your level (Undergraduate, Graduate/Diploma, Faculty) and receive the correct graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel set plus optional honor cord or stole.

• Undergraduate/Certificate: student graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel set, optional honor cord or stole.
• Graduate/Diploma: advanced gown, cap, tassels, optional hood or stole plus honor cord.
• Faculty & Staff: faculty cap & gown, tassels, stoles or cords—designed to match ATC faculty regalia colour and styling.
• Colour and Accessory Compliance: kits built to align with ATC’s guidelines for graduation gown colour, tassel placement, approved honor cords and stoles.