Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) holds its annual commencement ceremony at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Graduates are required to arrive in full academic regalia — that includes a graduation cap (mortarboard), gown, and tassel before proceeding to the stage. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} According to the 2020 commencement program, tassels start on the right side of the mortarboard and are moved to the left once degrees are conferred. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Regalia for faculty follows traditional academic protocols: bachelor’s degree holders wear a black gown with mortarboard, while those with master’s degrees don black gowns with long panels and wear academic hoods that reflect their discipline and alma mater. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} The hood’s velvet border color represents the academic field (for example, brown for business), and the lining reflects the college from which the degree was earned. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

One of the most distinguishing features of Durham Tech’s student regalia is the lime green tassels worn by graduates — a color that is both vibrant and symbolic of the school community. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} For academic honors, Durham Tech recognizes students with Latin honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude) based on GPA ranges. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} However, detailed official information on honor cords or stoles (their colors or types) is not clearly documented in publicly available College Catalog, student handbooks, or commencement materials. While the “Graduate Week” schedule mentions that graduates receive commencement bags containing combinations of caps, tassels, honor cords, medallions, and printed diplomas, :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} the exact color coding or stole design is not specified in the available sources.

In summary, Durham Tech’s commencement emphasizes a cohesive and spirited academic regalia tradition — with lime green tassels, the classic black cap and gown, and formal faculty hoods — while honoring student achievement through Latin honors, but without a publicly confirmed, consistent stole or cord color chart.

Durham Tech Academic Regalia Set

Get ready for your Durham Technical Community College graduation with a premium academic regalia set. Includes black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and signature lime green tassel — all styled to match Durham Tech’s commencement tradition.

Features & Benefits

Graduation Gown Color: Traditional black gown, reflecting Durham Tech’s academic regalia standard.
Mortarboard Cap: Classic graduation cap with a flat top and elastic band — suitable for all Durham Tech graduates.
Lime Green Tassel: Vibrant canopy tassel worn before conferral on the right, then switched to the left. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Honor Cord / Stole (Bachelor): Not officially published — verify with the college.
Master’s Regalia: Black master’s gown with long panels, per faculty regalia guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Academic Hoods: Worn by master’s-level graduates and faculty, with velvet border colors representing disciplines (e.g., brown for business). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Note: Honor cords, stoles, and other embellishments are not consistently detailed in Durham Tech’s public commencement documentation. For accurate colors and styles, consult your school’s official graduation guide or bookstore.

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