Clark State College (Ohio) holds its annual commencement ceremony each spring. For 2025, the Associate (AS) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) ceremony is scheduled for May 10, with separate sessions for different schools (Arts & Sciences / Business and Health / Public Services). The college celebrates graduates from a broad spectrum — including certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and high‑school‑plus (College Credit Plus) students.

According to Clark State’s official commencement program, their academic dress (regalia) follows traditional lines. Gowns for graduates are matched with black cloth hoods whose satin lining bears the institution’s colors. Tassel color is degree‑level coded: Clark State uses a black tassel for associate and bachelor’s graduates, while antique or dark gold tassels are reserved for doctoral degrees (though doctoral candidates are rare at this community college).

The commencement program also notes that honor cords and stoles are part of the academic regalia system, though the publicly available materials do not list a universal color chart by department or honor society. In particular, the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society is highlighted: veteran graduates wear a special SALUTE stole, in recognition of their service.

Faculty participating in the ceremony don standard academic gowns; doctoral faculty regalia include velvet facings and sleeve bars, per the 2022 program.

In effect, Clark State College’s academic regalia system is traditional but functional: black gowns and mortarboards, degree-level tassel colors (black or gold), and optional honor cords or stoles — with special recognition for military graduates via SALUTE. The publicly documented policies emphasize ceremony rather than a highly rigid color-coding system, reflecting the college’s inclusive, community-focused ethos.

Clark State College Academic Regalia – Official Graduation Set

Celebrate your academic milestone with a refined cap, gown & tassel package designed for Clark State College commencement ceremonies.

Key Features:

• Black Graduation Gown: Traditional robe worn by associate and bachelor’s graduates.
• Mortarboard Cap: Classic square cap included to complete your academic attire.
• Graduation Tassel: Includes a black tassel for standard graduates, and a dark-gold tassel for doctoral candidates.
• Optional Honor Cords & Stoles: Flexible options to represent honors, service, or identity — though no single, formal color chart is mandated.
• SALUTE Veteran Honor Stole: Recognize military-affiliated graduates with a dedicated SALUTE stole.
• Faculty Regalia Included: Professors wear traditional black gowns; doctoral faculty have robes with velvet facings and sleeve bars.

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