Graduation gown & cap

For bachelor’s and master’s degree‑earners, the standard gown color is black. Doctoral‑level gowns may be black or a different color designated by the granting institution. ggc.edu The mortarboard (cap) is matched to the gown, with a tassel. For bachelor/master degrees the tassel is generally in black or a discipline‑/school‑color; for doctorate degrees tassels may be gold. ggc.edu The hood (for master’s / doctoral recipients) is black on the outside, lined with the institutional colors of the granting college, and trimmed in velvet or velveteen in the color of the graduate’s discipline.

Hood / Discipline Colors

GGC uses a standard set of discipline‑colors (e.g. Light Blue for Education; Orange for Engineering; Golden Yellow for Science; Dark Blue for Philosophy; etc.).

Honor cords and stoles (honor‑societies / program recognition)

Some graduates — especially those in the GGC Honors Program or recognized honor societies — wear additional regalia (cords or stoles/sashes) over the gown.

• GGC Honors Program (Interdisciplinary): green and silver
• Business‑honor society (Beta Gamma Sigma): blue and gold
• For criminal justice honor‐society (Alpha Phi Sigma): gold and blue
• Many other societies are listed with their corresponding colors (e.g. science‑, math‑, psychology‑, social‑work, English, economics, etc.) each with its own cord/stole color scheme.

Ceremony & Ordering Logistics

GGC schedules commencement ceremonies by school (e.g. Health Sciences; Science & Technology; Business; Liberal Arts), with separate sessions. Graduates can order their cap and gown (and other regalia) via the official campus bookstore (managed by an external provider) — generally with deadlines (e.g. by Nov. 10 for home delivery, for the Fall commencement) if they want cap-and-gown delivered or sent to the bookstore. Honor cords/stoles for recognized societies are distributed through the college (e.g. via the “Belonging Center”) ahead of the ceremony.

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

Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Gown & Academic Regalia

This official regalia set follows the traditions of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), suitable for bachelor’s, master’s (and where applicable doctoral) commencements.

• Gown: Black, standard cut for bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
• Cap (Mortarboard): Black, matches the gown.
• Tassel: Black or discipline‑color for bachelor’s/master’s; optional gold for doctorate.
• Hood (Master’s / Doctoral only): Black exterior, lined with institutional colors, trimmed in velvet indicating your academic discipline.
• Honor Cords / Stoles / Sashes: Available for eligible graduates (honor societies or GGC Honors Program); colors vary by organization.

Discipline Hood / Trim / Tassel Colors — Examples

• Education – Light Blue
• Engineering – Orange
• Business / Commerce / Accountancy – Drab
• Science – Golden Yellow
• Arts, Letters & Humanities – White

Honor Society & Program Regalia Colors — Examples

• GGC Honors Program (Interdisciplinary) – Green & Silver
• Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society) – Blue & Gold
• Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice) – Gold & Blue

Perfect for graduation ceremonies, commencement photos, and academic memorabilia. Ensure you select the correct discipline/color when ordering hoods, tassels or honor cords.

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