Colorado Technical University (CTU) runs organized in-person commencement ceremonies that require graduates to wear official academic regalia — mortarboard graduation cap, gown, tassel and, where applicable, hoods and stoles. CTU’s Commencement page explains ceremony dates, RSVP requirements, and an onsite regalia pick-up window the day before or the morning of the event.
The university charges a non-refundable graduation fee that covers core graduation items: a diploma kit, two official transcripts, and regalia (for graduates attending a ground ceremony) and may include an honor cord if the student qualifies. This fee and pickup process are described in CTU’s catalog and tuition/fees schedule.
CTU partners with regalia vendors (for example, Jostens) for caps, gowns, hoods and tassels, so degree-specific items are supplied according to standard academic costume codes. Bachelor’s and master’s graduates typically wear classic black gowns; master’s and doctoral candidates additionally wear academic hoods with velvet trim that reflect the field of study. Doctoral regalia and tassels often follow the Intercollegiate Academic Costume Code, with doctoral tassels frequently in gold.
Honor cords and stoles: CTU’s published materials indicate honor cords may be provided as part of the graduation fee (when applicable) and that approved stoles or organization regalia are acceptable when they meet university guidelines. Specific color charts for discipline tassels, stole colors, or cord color assignments are not publicly centralized on CTU’s site; CTU relies on established vendor and academic costume standards to match hoods and tassels to disciplines.
In short, CTU’s commencement program emphasizes a traditional academic regalia experience — black graduation gowns, mortarboard graduation caps, degree-appropriate tassels and hoods, and university-managed distribution of honor cords and stoles via the Bookstore and regalia pickup process to ensure consistent ceremony appearance.
Premium-quality CTU graduation package: cap, gown, and tassel, designed for your official commencement ceremony. Compatible with honor cords and stoles via CTU-approved vendors.
Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Colorado Technical University, 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.