Frederick Community College (FCC) holds its annual commencement ceremony in May (as well as August and December conferral dates). The ceremony celebrates associate‑degree and certificate graduates at Mount St. Mary’s University’s Knott Arena. To participate, students must apply for graduation via their myFCC PeopleSoft account or by submitting an online graduation application form.

Though FCC’s public materials do not fully detail a dress code for academic regalia (gown, hood, etc.), the College provides clear guidance on honor cords and stoles via its “Recognition and Awards” page. Graduates are encouraged to wear earned cords, medallions, or stoles at the commencement ceremony.

The color scheme for honor cords at FCC is well defined:

• Gold cords denote academic achievement.
• Dark blue cords are for student leadership.
• Green cords represent Academic All‑American Athletes.
• Red cords for student ambassadors.
• Purple for Paralegal Honors Society; drab for business and service clubs; orange for science/industry; white for arts/language; silver for “Who’s Who”; light blue for education; maroon for mentees; and red/white/blue for active military, veterans or national guard.
• A blue & gold intertwined cord is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members.

In addition, FCC awards a gold stole for Phi Theta Kappa membership. frederick.edu Graduates in the Honors College receive medallions (gold, silver, or bronze) to reflect different GPA tiers.

In summary, Frederick Community College’s commencement attire centers on a traditional black gown and cap (academic regalia), with honor cords and stoles in institution‑specific colors to recognize achievements like leadership, achievement, society membership, and veteran status. The tassel color is not explicitly detailed in public handbooks, but the emphasis on cords and stoles helps distinguish honor designations.

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