GNTC requires that graduates wear official academic regalia — cap, gown, and tassel — to participate in commencement. For standard degrees (associate or diploma/certificate), the regalia includes a black graduation gown, a cap (mortarboard), and the official GNTC‑issued tassel.

Honor recognition: GNTC recognizes “Honor Graduates” (GPA 3.5–3.99) and “High Honor Graduates” (GPA 4.0) — these designations are reflected at the commencement exercises, and honor cords are distributed at the rehearsal of the ceremony.

The commencement ceremonies themselves vary by semester: spring ceremonies in May at the Forum River Center (Rome, GA), and summer/fall ceremonies in December at the Dalton Convention Center (Dalton, GA).

For adult‑education or non‑credit diploma/certificate graduates, the same cap, gown, and tassel requirement applies.

GNTC also charges a non‑refundable graduation fee for participating in commencement ceremonies.

There is no publicly available evidence on GNTC’s website of different gown colors by degree level (e.g. no mention of special gowns for master’s or doctoral programs), nor any mention of hoods, stoles, or color‑coded academic regalia for different disciplines as part of their standard protocol. The site simply states “black cap, gown, and tassel” for graduates.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Honor Cord

Features

• Black graduation gown and mortarboard cap — official GNTC academic regalia for commencement
• GNTC‑issued tassel — mandatory for all graduates participating in the ceremony
• Honor cord awarded to eligible Honor or High Honor Graduates (GPA 3.5–4.0)
• Uniform gown color for all graduates — no separate master/doctoral or discipline‑specific regalia publicly listed
• Required regalia package must be purchased through GNTC bookstore
• Graduation application and payment of commencement fee required to participate

Details

Georgia Northwestern Technical College follows a straightforward and uniform academic regalia policy: all students who walk in commencement wear the same black graduation gown, cap, and official tassel. For those who qualify academically, an honor cord distinguishes Honor and High Honor graduates. Because GNTC does not publicly offer or require different gown colors, hoods, stoles, or discipline‑based regalia, this standard cap, gown, and tassel set remains the only official option currently documented. Order your regalia in advance through GNTC’s bookstore to ensure full participation in the commencement ceremony.

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