Elmira College holds its annual Commencement ceremony at Carnegie Lawn, typically in mid-May, beginning around 11:00 a.m.. Graduates assemble by 10:30 a.m. on the west side of campus near the fountain, as detailed by the Registrar’s “Information for Students” page.

Degrees are presented in order—graduate (Master of Science in Education), then Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and associate degrees. Undergraduates with Latin Honors are recognized (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) per GPA thresholds.

Academic regalia is distributed to students during a “Life After EC” event in March; those who miss it may pick up regalia from the Registrar’s Office. Graduates keep their cap, gown, and hood afterward.

Regarding how to wear the regalia: caps are worn “well forward” on the head with the point halfway down the forehead, and tassels start on the right side, then under guidance undergraduates move them to the left during the ceremony. Graduate students, however, are hooded instead of performing a tassel turn.

Importantly, Elmira College’s publicly available commencement documentation does not specify any color scheme for tassels, honor cords, or stoles by degree level or academic discipline. Despite references to Latin honors and regalia distribution, there is no published PDF, handbook, or college contract that provides a consistent set of colors for tassels or academic hoods. As such, students should consult the Registrar’s Office or academic departments for any guidance on color-specific regalia for honor cords and stoles.

Elmira College Cap & Gown Graduation Kit

Elevate your Elmira College graduation day with this premium cap and gown kit. Includes black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and optional tassel or hood for academic regalia that matches Elmira College Commencement traditions.

• Personal Keepsake: Regalia is yours to keep after distribution — no returns needed. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Premium Black Gown: Traditional black academic gown for undergraduates and master’s students.
• Graduation Cap & Tassel: Mortarboard cap worn forward; tassels begin on the right, with undergraduates moving theirs to the left during the ceremony. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Master’s Hooding: Master’s degree recipients will be hooded during the ceremony instead of changing tassels. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Elmira College has not publicly defined a standard color scheme for honor cords or stoles. Confirm color details with your academic department or the Registrar.
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Faculty regalia follows common academic costume practices, but Elmira does not list specific colors for hoods or robes.
• Care Instructions: Unpack and hang up your gown early to get rid of wrinkles ahead of Commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Ordering Tip: To avoid mismatched accessories, verify all tassel, cord, and stole colors with Elmira’s Registrar or department before placing your order.

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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 Elmira 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.