Harper Councill Trenholm State Community College

At Trenholm State, graduates must order their academic “cap and gown” through the official Trenholm‑Jostens Store, by the published deadline (e.g. March 21 for 2025). The standard regalia package includes a cap, gown, and a gold tassel.

For commencement, graduates are instructed to wear the provided gown and mortarboard cap with the tassel placed on the right‑front side of the cap until their degree is conferred. Under the gown, graduates should wear dark or black/dark‑colored clothing (slacks or skirt), white shirt, and dark shoes — no corsages or spiked heels.

Honors recognition is built in: students who graduate with certain GPAs — e.g. those graduating with Honors (cumulative GPA 3.50–3.69), High Honors (3.70–3.89), or Highest Honors (3.90–4.00) — are eligible to receive honor cords. Also, certificate or short-term certificate earners may qualify under “Graduation with Distinction.” Additional cords or regalia for recognized honor/society membership (such as via campus organizations like PTK or NSLS) may be acquired via the relevant organization sponsor.

Trenholm State’s public graduation pages make no mention of a discipline‑based tassel, hood or stole color scheme tied to academic departments or major fields. Therefore, all graduates use the standard black gown, mortarboard cap, and gold tassel — with honors cords for eligible graduates — ensuring uniform academic regalia across programs.

In summary: Trenholm State’s commencement regalia is simple and standardized — black gown, mortarboard cap, gold tassel — with honors cords for qualifying GPAs or distinction; cap and gown must be ordered via the official Jostens store by the deadline; and no discipline‑specific color codes or hoods are publicly documented.

Trenholm State Community College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel

Official commencement attire for Trenholm State graduates — includes black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, gold tassel, and optional honor cords for recognized honors or distinction.

• Black Graduation Gown: Traditional academic robe provided for all graduates completing associate degrees or certificates.
• Mortarboard Cap & Gold Tassel: Graduation cap included; gold tassel is the standard tassel for all graduates, worn on the right side until degrees are conferred.
• Honor Cords (For Qualifying Graduates): Awarded to students graduating with Honors, High Honors, Highest Honors, or with Distinction. Additional cords/stoles may also be used by members of approved societies (e.g. PTK, NSLS), subject to organization sponsorship.
• Official College‑Issued Regalia Kit: Cap, gown and tassel (and cords for eligible) are supplied via Trenholm‑Jostens — the official regalia vendor for the college.

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