Central Texas College (CTC) holds formal ceremonies at the end of the fall semester for graduates eligible in December. According to their Graduation Orientation and Fall Graduation page, students must purchase a cap and gown (approximately US$ 31.66) from the CTC Bookstore. The orientation guide also notes that graduates “bring your cap, gown, and tassel” to the ceremony.

In the CTC graduation program, the academic regalia follows time‑honored tradition. Graduates wear a flat, typically black mortarboard cap, with a tassel initially on the right side; after degrees or certificates are conferred, the tassel is ceremonially moved to the left. All gowns are black by default, in line with traditional academic dress, though the hood (for advanced credentials) is lined with discipline colors.

CTC defines a set of discipline‑specific hood (or lining) colors: for example, pink for music, light blue for education, drab for business, white for literature, apricot for nursing, and citron for social sciences. The graduation program describes these colors as part of the “academic regalia represent[ing] … the degrees earned by those wearing the robes.”

Regarding honor cords or stoles, CTC’s Graduation Orientation page explains that “accessories are limited to Central Texas College issued cords and/or pins; stoles, tassels, and medallions … provided by the Honor Society.” For example, members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) are specifically invited to wear a PTK stole and honor cords at commencement, as described on the PTK Sigma Iota chapter page.

Faculty participating in commencement also wear academic regalia, following the traditional gown and hood system, though CTC does not publish a highly detailed color‑chart for all possible degree disciplines in their commencement materials. In summary, CTC’s commencement ceremony is deeply rooted in academic regalia tradition — black gowns and mortarboards, right‑to‑left tassel move, discipline‑specific hood lining, and honor cords/stoles for recognized honor society participants.

CTC (Central Texas College) Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Accessories

Get ready for your Central Texas College commencement with a professional academic regalia set: blue gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and optional honor cord or stole.

• Gown: Signature CTC blue gown representing the college’s ceremony tradition.
• Cap: Standard black mortarboard to match the gown.
• Tassel: Traditional style, worn on the right side before the ceremony, then moved to the left once your degree is conferred.
• Honor Cords / Stoles: Available for honor society members such as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), in CTC‑approved designs.
• Hood Lining: Available for advanced credentials with discipline colors: pink (Music), light blue (Education), drab (Business), white (Literature), apricot (Nursing), citron (Social Sciences).
• Regalia Tradition: Reflects CTC’s rich academic heritage and commitment to honoring student achievement.

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