Clover Park Technical College

Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) holds its annual commencement ceremony at the Tacoma Dome to celebrate student achievement, livestreaming the event for those who cannot attend in person. Graduates must RSVP and apply via their student portal; a cap and gown are required for participation. CPTC’s “Wear It Forward” program provides approximately 100 loaner gowns each year to help students afford graduation regalia.

When it comes to academic regalia, CPTC’s publicly available materials (student handbook, graduation page) do not provide a detailed, institution-wide color chart for tassels, honor cords, or stoles by degree level or discipline. However, some color guidance is available via news stories and diversity office communications: for example, in its 2024 commencement, CPTC awarded purple stoles to graduates of its bachelor’s programs.

CPTC’s MOSAIC Center (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) provides cultural and identity-based stoles for graduating students, including Kente stoles for Black students, Asian & Pacific Islander stoles, Hispanic/Latinx stoles, Native American stoles, and rainbow stoles for LGBTQ+ students.

For honor cords, CPTC notes that students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.75–4.0 are eligible to receive an honors cord. There is also a Veterans Cord earned by eligible graduating veterans.

CPTC does not publicly document a discipline-specific hood or regalia color scheme (e.g., for specific academic departments) in its student handbook or on its website. As a result, vendors offering CPTC academic regalia (cap, gown, tassel sets, honor cord, and stoles) should include a disclaimer: color options are based on publicly observed practices and may not reflect mandated institutional color policies. Customers should verify tassel, honor cord, and stole colors with CPTC’s Registrar or Bookstore before purchase.

CPTC Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown & Graduation Accessories

Product Highlights

Black graduation gown and mortarboard cap for CPTC commencement ceremonies.
Tassel included — color options not fully specified in CPTC’s public guides.
Honor cord for graduates with GPA 3.75–4.0.
Veterans cord option to honor CPTC students with military service.
Identity and cultural stoles available via MOSAIC Center: Kente, Latinx, Asian & Pacific Islander, Native American, Rainbow.
Loaner gowns offered to support students through the “Wear It Forward” regalia program.

Why Choose This Regalia?

This Clover Park Technical College academic regalia set is thoughtfully designed for graduates who want to honor their achievement with the right graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cord or cultural stole. While CPTC does not publish a full, detailed color chart for every accessory, this set aligns with known school traditions and identity practices. To ensure correct accessory colors, it’s strongly recommended to confirm with the CPTC Registrar or Bookstore before ordering.

Note: Accessory color guidance comes from publicly available CPTC communications; it may not reflect officially mandated regalia colors.

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