At Emmanuel College (Boston), commencement is held annually in May, and all graduates must wear academic dress (cap, gown, and hood where required). The Registrar’s Commencement Information page clarifies that graduating students are responsible for acquiring their own graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and for graduate students, a hood. Regalia is ordered via the Emmanuel College Bookstore (or their online store through a Jostens portal) to ensure official academic regalia is worn by all participating graduates.

Undergraduates should begin with their tassel on the right front of the cap; after their degree is conferred, a designated “tassel turner” prompts them to move the tassel to the left, symbolizing their achievement. Graduate students (e.g., master’s) wear the tassel differently: their tassels begin on the left-front, and after their graduate degree is awarded, they shift it to the left-back of the cap.

Regarding honor cords, stoles, and sashes, Emmanuel College’s policy is explicit: only cords, sashes, stoles, or pins awarded by the College may be worn at commencement. Latin honors (cum laude, etc.) are recognized in the Commencement program and on the diploma — but honor cords are not given based on Latin honors.

Faculty participating in Emmanuel’s ceremonies wear full academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood), consistent with academic tradition. Meanwhile, Emmanuel’s Baccalaureate service (a liturgical tradition) is held the day before Commencement, with faculty processing in full regalia and graduates wearing gowns and hoods.

In summary, Emmanuel College’s commencement emphasizes uniformity: graduates wear black academic gowns and caps, tassel placement reflects degree level, and only College-issued or -approved honor accessories are permitted. This ensures a dignified, consistent academic regalia experience for all participants.

Emmanuel College Cap & Gown Kit — Academic Regalia

Prepare for Emmanuel College Commencement with this official academic regalia kit: black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and hood (when required).

• Official Order Portal: Reserve your regalia via Jostens through Emmanuel’s Bookstore. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Classic Black Gown: Standard black graduation gown for both undergraduates and graduate students.
• Tassel Placement Rules: Undergrads: right-front to left; Graduates: left-front to left-back. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Honor Accessories Policy: Only Emmanuel-approved cords, stoles, sashes, or pins may be worn. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Latin Honors Recognition: Honors are acknowledged in printed program and diploma, not via cords. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Faculty Regalia Rental: Faculty dress in full academic regalia for Commencement and Baccalaureate. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Baccalaureate Service: Graduates and faculty attend a Mass wearing gowns and hoods the day before Commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Order & Fit Tips: Order by Emmanuel’s deadlines and hang the gown well in advance to avoid wrinkles.

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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 Emmanuel 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.