Front Range Community College

At Front Range Community College, the commencement ceremony is a significant, formal celebration held twice in spring (e.g., Denver Coliseum and Blue Arena) for graduates who complete a degree or certificate. Graduates are instructed to arrive early, line up in groups, and march in a traditional processional led by marshals. Faculty and staff also participate in the processional and are required to wear academic regalia.

When it comes to graduation gown and cap, FRCC provides a standard set: students purchase their black gown and mortarboard cap via the FRCC Bookstore, or through Oak Hall Cap & Gown for online/distance learners. Students move their tassels from the right side to the left during the conferral of degrees — a symbolic gesture recognized by the college.

Regalia accessories — such as honor cords and stoles — are tightly controlled: only approved items may be worn. According to FRCC’s Commencement FAQs, permitted regalia include academic honors cords, Honors College cords, PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) stoles, TRIO stoles, and veteran stoles. These items are distributed or handed out by college employees or advisors.

For decorum, FRCC emphasizes respectful behavior: graduates and guests are asked to remain seated, silence mobile phones, and avoid disruptive items like balloons during the roughly two-hour ceremony. Regalia staging areas are provided where gowns must be steamed or pressed beforehand (students should not expect staff steaming), and loaner caps/gowns are available for those in need.

In summary, FRCC’s commencement blends a traditional academic regalia ceremony — with its graduation gowns, caps, and tassels — with clearly defined policies on honor cords and stoles to preserve a dignified and inclusive environment for all graduates.

FRCC Academic Regalia – Graduation Essentials

Purchase your Front Range Community College commencement regalia here: gown, cap, tassel, and approved cords or stoles.

• Classic black graduation gown and mortarboard cap.
• Tassel repositioned during ceremony: right before, then moved left.
• Honor Cords allowed: Academic Honors and Honors College.
• Stoles allowed: PTK, TRIO, and veteran stoles.
• Faculty regalia: required for processional participation.
• Loaner caps and gowns provided on site; grads should press/steam beforehand.
• Ideal for FRCC graduates seeking official academic regalia.

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