Del Mar College

Del Mar College (DMC), based in Corpus Christi, Texas, holds formal commencement ceremonies for degree-earning students. According to the college’s Graduation Information page, students must submit a graduation application packet before deadline to participate in the ceremony. Fall and Spring commencement dates are clearly listed, and there is no ceremony for Summer‑term graduates.

Regalia for graduation — cap, gown, and tassel — is available for purchase via the DMC Bookstore or online through the school’s bookstore link. According to DMC news coverage, graduates wear blue caps and blue gowns during the ceremony, making for a unified “sea of blue” among students at the American Bank Center venue.

During the Fall 2023 ceremony, Del Mar reported that graduates walked in, then collectively shifted their tassels from right to left as their degrees were conferred — consistent with traditional academic protocol. The Commencement program and video also indicate that this switch‑side tassel ritual is integrated into the event.

Regarding honors, Del Mar College honors its top graduates in the news release: for example, in Spring 2025 they named Summa Cum Laude students in their commencement article. However, in publicly available documentation (graduation info page, catalog, handbooks) there is no specific published guidance on honor cord colors or stoles for associate or bachelor graduates. The graduation application and regalia pages do not mention stoles or cords by color.

Similarly, there is no public faculty regalia color scheme available via Del Mar College’s website or board meeting documentation. A review of their student handbooks (e.g., Respiratory or Radiologic Technology) similarly lacks mention of academic robes, hoods, or velvet trim.

In summary, Del Mar College’s commencement embraces a consistent blue academic gown and cap tradition, but public-facing resources do not define specific honor cord, stole, or faculty regalia colors. Vendors or students should rely on simple blue regalia and neutral or custom‑selected honor accessories, unless otherwise directed by the college.

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