Chestnut Hill College (CHC) holds its annual commencement ceremony for undergraduate and graduate students with a formal procession, conferral of degrees, and celebration of academic achievement. Graduates pick up their regalia at a “Grad Finale” event ahead of Commencement, ensuring they have the correct academic gown, cap, and hood. The ceremony takes place in Sorgenti Arena, with a live stream available for remote guests.

According to the Commencement Guide / Regalia PDF, the standard graduation gown color for bachelor’s students is black, featuring long pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s robe. The mortarbard cap is also black, with a matching black tassel affixed at the midpoint — and graduates are expected to move the tassel from the right side to the left once their degree is officially conferred.

The academic hood for chestnut hill graduates is three feet in length, and the lining displays the CHC institutional colors — scarlet, white, and gold. For degree distinctions: the velvet edging is white for Bachelor of Arts and golden yellow for Bachelor of Science.

On honor cords and stoles, Chestnut Hill College’s publicly available documentation (including the student handbook) does not provide a detailed color-chart for every honor society or Latin honors. The Commencement FAQ does mention that honor society members will receive “honors cords” during Grad Finale, but does not specify exact hues.

Faculty regalia at CHC is rooted in traditional academic dress: faculty and administrators wear robes appropriate to their highest earned degree, and may also wear a chain of office (for the President) or service medallions for long-serving staff. Hoods worn by faculty would likewise reflect discipline and degree-level, though the publicly available regalia guide does not offer a full discipline-color hood chart.

In summary, Chestnut Hill College’s commencement and academic regalia follow classic academic tradition — black graduation gowns and caps for graduates, institutional-colored hood linings in scarlet, white, and gold, and honor cords given to society members, while faculty wear proper academic robes or ceremonial medallions.

Chestnut Hill College Graduation Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

• Official CHC Graduation Regalia: High-quality black graduation gown and mortarboard cap with matching black tassel, in line with Chestnut Hill College standards.
• Graduation Gown Color: Classic black bachelor’s gown with pointed sleeves, designed for CHC commencement ceremonies.
• Academic Hood Lining: Three-foot hood lined in Chestnut Hill College institutional colors: scarlet, white & gold.
• Velvet Edging by Degree: White velvet trim for Bachelor of Arts hoods, golden-yellow velvet for Bachelor of Science.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Honors cords for Latin honors (cum laude, magna, summa) and honor society members; recognized at Grad Finale (cord color per CHC’s honor society policies).
• Faculty Regalia Options: Academic robes for faculty with chain of office (President) or medallions for long-serving staff, consistent with CHC’s academic dress tradition.

Celebrate your Chestnut Hill College graduation with a premium cap, gown, and hood set designed to match CHC’s official academic regalia standards. This regalia package is perfect for enhancing the dignity and tradition of your commencement day.

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