Briar Cliff University’s commencement ceremony follows established academic dress traditions, requiring graduating students and faculty to wear formal academic regalia: the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam for higher degrees), tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles. The university’s “Graduation and Commencement” page indicates that students must pick up their regalia one week before graduation and that undergraduates wear their tassel on the right-side of the cap, with graduate students wearing it on the left before the ceremony; after the degree is conferred, the tassel is moved to the opposite side.

While the website provides clear instructions for regalia pickup and correct tassel placement, it does not publish a detailed colour-chart for tassels, honor cords or stoles by discipline or degree level. The gown shell appears standard (likely black) in accordance with typical academic practice. Honor cords and stoles are used to mark academic honours, leadership or membership in university recognitions, but the specific colour codes are not publicly listed. Faculty regalia follow doctoral standards: velvet-paneled gowns, hoods lined with university colours, and appropriate tassels for faculty caps. Because the publicly accessible information does not specify exact tassel colour by bachelor vs master vs doctoral, or the colour of honor cords and stoles by society, it is recommended that Briar Cliff graduates check with the bookstore or commencement office for the particular colour requirements. In summary: to meet Briar Cliff’s commencement standards you must order and wear the correct graduation gown, graduation cap, attach the appropriate tassel (and move it at the proper time), and include any approved honor cords or stoles. Wearing correct academic regalia ensures ceremony uniformity, supports tradition, and enhances your milestone photo-readiness.

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