College of Idaho

The College of Idaho holds its commencement ceremony on campus, typically on the historic Quad in front of Boone Hall. For the Class of 2025, the ceremony took place on May 24 at 10:00 a.m., and included a live‑stream option for guests unable to attend. There are no tickets or assigned seating, and the college encourages early arrival (by 9:30 a.m.) to secure good spots, with a reminder to be weather‑prepared since the event is outdoors.

For academic regalia, bachelor’s students wear a black graduation gown made from recycled materials, which becomes theirs after the ceremony. The graduation cap is the standard mortarboard, and the tassels used at College of Idaho are in purple and gold, reflecting the school’s colors.

In terms of adornments like honor cords or stoles, the College of Idaho’s publicly available materials (including its Student Handbook) do not specify standardized cord colors for GPA honors or discipline-based stoles. The College’s Adornment Policy allows students to wear either one stole or one organizational adornment (but generally not more than one of each), subject to approval by Commencement Officers. Cultural adornments like leis are permitted, but must follow traditional formats and design rules.

Faculty regalia at the College of Idaho follows customary academic regalia protocols: faculty wear full gowns, hoods, and caps according to their highest earned degree, aligning with traditional academic dress standards. While honor cords, tassels, and stoles offer personalization, the college’s approach leans toward a clean, classic regalia design centered on the black gown and purple‑gold tassels, without a publicly documented universal scheme for cords or stoles.

College of Idaho Academic Regalia – Black Graduation Gown & Cap

Official College of Idaho commencement attire featuring a recycled‑material black gown, standard mortarboard cap, and purple & gold tassel.

Gown Color: Classic black, environmentally friendly recycled fabric
Cap: Black mortarboard design for formal graduation appearance
Tassel: Two-tone purple and gold, reflecting College of Idaho’s signature school colors
Honor Cords & Stoles: Flexible adornment policy — one stole or organizational cord allowed, must be approved
Cultural Adornments: Leis and other cultural items permitted if traditional and approved by Commencement Officers
Faculty Regalia: Full academic gowns, hoods, and caps worn by faculty, consistent with academic dress tradition
Customization: Lightweight, sustainable regalia ideal for academic ceremonies and graduation photography

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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 College of Idaho, 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.