Columbia Basin College (CBC) hosts a formal and celebratory Commencement Ceremony each year to honor graduates from its degree and certificate programs. The event highlights academic achievement, student success and school tradition. Graduates participating in the ceremony must wear official academic regalia, which includes the graduation gown, graduation cap, and tassel, along with eligible honor cords, program stoles, and discipline-based accessories.

CBC follows traditional academic dress standards for all graduates. Bachelor’s and associate degree graduates wear a classic black graduation gown and a mortarboard graduation cap with a tassel placed on the right before the ceremony and moved to the left when degrees are conferred. Tassel colors are typically degree- or program-specific, following common academic regalia conventions. Allied health programs often use corresponding medical or nursing colors; career/technical programs use program-specific hues; and general education degrees often use black or school-approved colors for tassels.

Eligible graduates may wear honor cords, which CBC provides to students who meet academic achievement criteria such as high GPA or membership in recognized honor societies. Honor societies like Phi Theta Kappa traditionally provide gold stoles and blue-gold cords, while other academic or leadership programs may offer approved stoles or cords that align with CBC’s commencement dress code.

CBC also allows cultural stoles, including Native, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, African-heritage, and military-service stoles, as long as they follow school guidelines. Faculty regalia aligns with traditional academic regalia color systems, with hood colors reflecting discipline and degree level.

CBC announces specific pickup instructions for cap and gown distribution each spring through the graduation page. Students purchase their graduation gown, cap, and tassel through the CBC Bookstore or the college’s official regalia vendor. Honor cords are distributed separately near ceremony day, depending on eligibility.

Overall, Columbia Basin College presents a traditional and unified cap, gown and tassel set for its commencement ceremony while allowing personalized touches through honor cords, cultural stoles, and recognized academic distinctions.

Columbia Basin College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Premium-quality academic regalia set tailored to Columbia Basin College’s commencement. Includes cap, gown, and tassel, supporting additional honor cords or stoles.

Key Features

• Graduation Gown: Traditional black robe modeled on CBC’s standard commencement gown.
• Cap: Mortarboard cap for a formal, professional graduation appearance.
• Tassel: Classic tassel to match the cap and gown.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Optional cords or stoles can be used to represent academic honors or student organizations, based on CBC policy.
• Reusable Keepsake: Built from quality materials — ideal for photos or future academic events.
• Pick-up Friendly: Compatible with CBC’s in-person regalia pick-up protocol.

Why Choose This Regalia Set

• Complies with Columbia Basin College’s graduation traditions
• Simple, elegant design — perfect for ceremony and keepsake
• Supports honor and organization regalia without requiring strict institutional color codes

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