Emory & Henry University holds its annual Commencement ceremony, with the next scheduled for May 9, 2026, at Fred Selfe Stadium. Graduates should check in with the Registrar before the event and line up for the academic procession. According to the school’s “For Graduates” page, graduates are instructed to wear their cap, gown, hoods, cords, and medallions. Emory & Henry specifically prohibits “unauthorized cords, medallions, or stoles,” meaning only approved academic-regalia accessories may be worn.

During the ceremony, undergraduates wear traditional mortarboard caps with the tassel initially on the right side, and move it to the left during Commencement. For master’s students, hoods are presented before the main ceremony.

Regarding color specifications for regalia, Emory & Henry does not publicly share a comprehensive color chart for tassels, honor cords, or stoles (on their Commencement pages or registrar or catalog). However, their news release about the 177th Commencement highlights several special stoles and cords awarded for campus-communities: for example, they mention a floral stole for the Asian student ceremony, a white stole for Appalachian graduates, a lavender stole for LGBTQ (“Lavender Ceremony”), a kente cloth stole for African American recognition, and international stoles for global scholars. This indicates that while standard academic accessories may have general rules, special community or honor stoles are institutionally recognized.

Faculty participating in Commencement are expected to wear full academic regalia (gown, hood, cap) appropriate to their academic rank and institution guidelines. Given the limited publicly available color-regalia policy, graduates are strongly encouraged to use E&H-approved regalia vendors or check with the Registrar in advance to ensure their cap, gown, tassel, cord, or stole aligns with Emory & Henry’s formal commencement requirements.

Emory & Henry University Cap & Gown Kit — Academic Regalia

Get ready for graduation with this Emory & Henry University official regalia kit: includes graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and optional cords or stoles (if approved).

• Cap & Gown: Traditional mortarboard and gown are required attire for Commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Tassel Protocol: Tassels start on the right side and are turned to the left during the ceremony. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Master’s Hood: Graduate students will be hooded prior to the main event. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Only use cords or stoles officially recognized by Emory & Henry University — unauthorized items are not allowed. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Recognized Stoles: Special stoles include lavender, kente cloth, Appalachian-white, and international designs.
• Faculty Regalia: Faculty and dignitaries should wear full academic regalia (gown, hood, cap).
• Ordering Advice: Purchase your regalia from an E&H-approved supplier to ensure compliance with Commencement dress code.

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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 Emory and Henry University, 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.