Harper College

Harper College schedules a formal commencement ceremony each year for its associate‑degree and certificate candidates. Graduates — and eligible students — must order their cap and gown through the approved vendor (the “HarperStore”). The cost and order‑by deadlines are published online; for example, for 2025 the fee for the cap and gown set is USD 45 plus tax.

Graduates pick up their cap, gown, and tassel (and name‑card & tickets) at the HarperStore starting about a month before the ceremony. The mortarboard cap and gown form the standard academic regalia. Tassels are worn on the right side of the mortarboard initially, and moved to the left once degrees or certificates are conferred.

Regarding honors, Harper College recognizes academic achievement and honors via a variety of distinctions (e.g. “Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude”, honor‑society membership, “Global Scholar”, “Social Justice Distinction,” etc.). For such recognized students, additional ceremonial accessories may be included — for example honor cords, medallions, or stoles — which denote distinctions like Honors Program graduates, 4.0 GPA graduates, Global Scholars, and more.

Faculty and administrators also have regalia options: Harper College provides a separate “Faculty and Administrator Caps and Gowns” ordering process through the bookstore. However — publicly available Harper College documentation does not provide a published “color chart by discipline” for tassel, hood, or stole colors. I found no official reference listing tassel or stole colors tied to academic disciplines or degree levels for Harper College.

In summary: Harper College uses standard academic regalia for its commencement — cap (mortarboard), gown, and tassel — with tassel on the right shifting to the left after conferment. Students may optionally receive honor cords, stoles, or medallions when they qualify under academic‑honors, honors societies, or special distinction criteria. Regalia is ordered via the official vendor (HarperStore), and faculty have separate regalia options. There is no publicly available discipline‑based color code for tassels or stoles for Harper College.

Harper College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Optional Honors Cords/Stoles

Official Harper College commencement attire — includes academic gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles for eligible graduates. Designed to meet Harper College graduation requirements and ensure a dignified commencement appearance.

• Black Graduation Gown: Timeless academic robe provided for all associate‑degree and certificate graduates attending commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: Traditional graduation cap included with tassel — worn on right side before degree conferment, then moved to left side upon conferral. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Honor Cords, Stoles, or Medallions (If Eligible): Awarded to students who meet Harper College honors criteria (e.g. cum laude, Honors Program, 4.0 GPA, Global Scholar, etc.). Colors and styles depend on the awarded distinction. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Official HarperStore – College‑Issued Regalia Kit: All components are ordered through HarperStore to ensure compliance with Harper College’s commencement standards and approved vendor guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Faculty & Administrator Regalia (Separate): Faculty and administrators may order formal regalia through a dedicated process for commencement participation. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

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