Brookdale Community College’s commencement ceremony is a meaningful celebration of student achievement and requires participants to wear full academic regalia: the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles. According to the college’s “Graduation & Commencement” information page, the ceremony for Spring 2025 is scheduled for May 15.

Graduates must apply for candidacy and register for the ceremony through the Registrar.

The publicly available details, however, do not provide a detailed colour chart for tassels, honor cords, stoles or regalia by degree level (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral) or by discipline. The academic-gown shell appears to be the traditional black gown as is common in U.S. academic dress, though Brookdale does not specifically list it. Honor cords are recognized: for example, students in the Honors program are acknowledged for academic distinction.

Faculty and administrators are invited to join the procession and the college arranges regalia rental or purchase coordination through the Student Life & Activities office.

In short: to comply with Brookdale’s commencement standards you need to obtain and wear the correct graduation gown, the graduation cap, affix the tassel, and if eligible, wear honor cords or stoles. Because Brookdale Community College does not publish specific tassel/stole colour rules by degree or discipline, graduates are advised to check with the College Bookstore or Registrar for the correct colour. Wearing proper academic regalia supports visual consistency, honours institutional tradition and ensures your milestone is presented with polish and dignity.

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