Erskine College holds its annual commencement exercises each May, combining both the college and seminary in a single ceremony “Under the Towers.” The 2025 Letter to Graduates directs students to order their cap and gown via a school-provided link; importantly, the cost for the cap and gown is covered by the student’s graduation fee.

Erskine’s academic regalia tradition aligns with classic scholarly dress: the school’s Traditions page describes black mortarboard caps and degree-appropriate gowns — bachelor’s gowns with pointed sleeves, master’s gowns with open, slightly scalloped sleeves, and doctoral gowns (if used) with three velvet bars on the sleeves. The Traditions page also notes that the tassel is usually black, though doctoral tassels may be gold.

Regarding herring color (hood) trim and discipline colors, Erskine’s traditions page explains that the bars on the gown (velvet) correspond to academic fields (e.g., dark blue for philosophy, light blue for education), and that the hood lining displays Erskine’s school colors. However, precise, up-to-date information on honor cords, stoles, or other adornments is limited in publicly available student or seminary handbooks.

One notable tradition: Erskine recognizes its graduates with a “Stole of Gratitude” — according to the 2024 commencement news release, every graduate wears this stole during the ceremony. Details on other honor cords or stoles (academic honor societies, departmental honors) are not clearly published, so students or vendors should verify whether specific color codes exist through the Registrar’s Office.

In summary: Erskine College combines classic academic regalia — black gowns and mortarboards, black or gold tassels, discipline-colored velvet trim on gowns, and a signature Stole of Gratitude — with a spiritual and academic commencement tradition held under the College Towers.

Erskine College Academic Regalia Set

Short: Black cap & gown with tassel plus iconic Stole of Gratitude.

Long: Celebrate your milestone at Erskine College with this dignified, tradition-rich academic regalia set. It features a black graduation gown (cut based on your degree), a matching mortarboard cap, and a tassel (typically black, gold for doctoral). The gown’s velvet trim (bars) corresponds to your academic field — such as dark blue for philosophy or light blue for education — and the hood is lined with Erskine’s school colors. Included is the special **Stole of Gratitude**, worn by graduates and later gifted to someone who supported them on their journey. Honor cord and other stole options require confirmation with the Registrar’s Office, as they are not publicly color-coded.

• Black graduation gown for Erskine College students
• Mortarboard cap (black) to match
• Tassel: standard black, gold for doctoral-level regalia
• Velvet bars on gown reflect academic discipline (e.g., philosophy, education) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Hood lined in Erskine’s school colors :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• “Stole of Gratitude”: green-white stole worn by all graduates :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Honor cords and additional stoles: color policy not publicly documented — please verify with the Registrar.
• Faculty gowns and hoods available in discipline-specific velvet colors :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Note: For custom honor cords or stoles, please check with Erskine College’s Registrar before ordering to ensure correct colors.

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