Grace College and Seminary

Graduation at Grace College & Seminary takes place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center (MOCC) in Winona Lake, Indiana. Grace College +2 portal.grace.edu +2 Two ceremonies are held on the same day — one in the morning (for Schools like Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, Education, Behavioral Science) and one in the afternoon (for Business, Ministry/Seminary, Online/Professional Education). Grace College +1 Graduates must arrive 60–90 minutes before start time for check‑in and lineup.

During the procession and conferral, graduates receive a diploma cover and later the actual diploma by mail.

Academic Regalia: Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hoods

Graduates wear standard academic regalia: a black gown and mortarboard (cap) with a tassel. The tassel is initially attached on the right side for bachelor’s (and blended) degree recipients. After degrees are officially conferred during the ceremony, the tassel is moved to the left side to symbolize graduation.

For master’s‑level graduates (Seminary or blended), a hood is provided instead of—or in addition to—the standard cap and gown.

The institution guidelines explicitly instruct graduates not to decorate their cap or gown (no messages, corsages, or personal adornment).

Under the gown, graduates must wear dark, professional attire: dress pants or skirt/dress (length not longer than the gown), and closed‑heel dark dress shoes (no jeans, shorts, sandals, sneakers).

Grace College & Seminary Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood

• Undergraduate (Bachelor) Cap & Gown Set: Black academic gown, black mortarboard cap, tassel initially on right (move to left at conferral), optional honor cords for GPA‑based honors.
• Graduate (Master / Seminary) Regalia: Black gown, black mortarboard cap with left‑side tassel, academic hood included.
• Honor Cords (Undergraduate only): Provided at check‑in for students meeting the school’s honors GPA threshold; worn with gown during Commencement.
• No Cap/Gown Decoration Allowed: School prohibits decorating the mortarboard or gown (no messages, corsages, patches, etc.).
• Professional Dress Required Under Gown: Dark dress pants/skirt/dress and closed‑heel dress shoes expected; no jeans, shorts, sandals, or sneakers.
• Official Regalia Only: Regalia must be the approved set (gown, cap, tassel, hood/cord as appropriate) distributed or approved by Grace College & Seminary — non‑official or decorative robes, stoles or tassels are not endorsed.

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