Harford Community College

Harford Community College holds a traditional commencement ceremony each spring (associate degree and certificate candidates), with graduates dressed in official college‑provided regalia. The College Store supplies the academic cap and gown (and tassel and hood/stole if applicable) to students who RSVP for commencement; graduates may keep these items after the ceremony.

The graduation gown color at HCC is blue. The standard cap is the mortarboard style; the tassel and hood or stole — where applicable — are part of the provided regalia package.

For honor and recognition of academic achievement, HCC allows stoles or cords for qualified students: graduates who meet honor society criteria wear gold stoles for Commencement. Some students may also receive an apricot cord depending on program or honor status. Additional cords or stoles come from approved Honor Societies only; HCC does not broadly permit decorated caps or non‑approved adornments.

The College emphasizes the formal nature of Commencement: regalia must be collected from the bookstore during a designated period (e.g. in the week before Commencement) for all students attending.

In summary: Harford Community College’s commencement attire is standardized and professional. Graduates wear a blue graduation gown and mortarboard cap (with tassel), provided by the College, with optional honor stoles or cords (e.g. gold stoles) for eligible honor‑society members. The regalia is issued free, and students keep it after Commencement. HCC discourages non‑official adornments, preserving the dignity and uniform appearance of the ceremony.

Harford Community College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Honor Cord/Stole

Official graduation attire for Harford Community College associates and certificate graduates: blue gown, mortarboard cap, tassel — with optional honor stole or cord for recognized honor‑society members.

• Blue Graduation Gown: Formal gown provided to all graduates who RSVP for commencement — distinctive HCC‑blue color for the ceremony.
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: Classic graduation cap included, with an official tassel as part of the regalia set.
• Honor Stole or Cord (For Eligible Students): Honor‑society robes provided to qualifying students; stole or cord indicates academic honors or society membership. Color depends on the specific honor society.
• College‑Issued & Free of Charge: Regalia is supplied by Harford Community College at no cost to graduates; items may be kept after the ceremony.
• Formal Ceremony Standards: While personalized cap/gown decoration is not encouraged, tasteful customization is permitted, respecting the dignity of the event.

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