Columbus Technical College (CTC) holds its commencement (graduation) ceremony twice a year — in May (spring) and December (fall) — at the Columbus Civic Center. Graduates must check in via the Registrar’s Office by an assigned arrival time (e.g., 5:30 p.m.), with the formal processional beginning promptly.
For the academic regalia, CTC requires all graduates to wear a black graduation gown; older gowns (purchased before December 2012) are explicitly not permitted. Columbus Technical College Graduates must purchase a new cap and gown from the Campus Store. Columbus Technical College Decorating caps is strictly forbidden, and “no stoles or regalia not affiliated with Columbus Technical College” are allowed during the ceremony.
Regarding the graduation cap, cap tassels, and switching, students wear their tassel on the left side of the mortarboard through the ceremony, then, when instructed as a group, move it to the right in the traditional “turning of the tassel” at the end.
Dress code guidance is also provided: dark shoes and dark slacks for men; and dark shoes, neutral hosiery, and a dark dress or skirt (that does not show under the gown) for women.
Importantly, I found no mention in the student handbook, catalog, or procedure documents of honor cords, colored stoles, or faculty regalia specific to Columbus Technical College — their graduation policy appears to emphasize uniform, black academic regalia without additional adornments.
This clear and simple regalia policy supports a dignified, uniform look for CTC’s commencement ceremonies, focusing on the black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and standard black tassel tradition.
This premium graduation gown, cap, and tassel set is designed for Columbus Technical College students, following their academic regalia guidelines exactly.
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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 Columbus 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.