Hawkeye Community College

  • HCC holds a Commencement Ceremony each May to recognize fall, spring, and summer graduates.
  • Graduates must wear a cap, gown, and tassel for the ceremony. Caps, gowns, and tassels (and graduation memorabilia) are available for purchase at HCC’s bookstore (the “Brock Stop”) starting in April. Graduates who already own a black cap and gown can reuse them — only new items (e.g., tassel) need to be purchased.
  • HCC recognizes certain special distinctions: members of the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) may wear honor regalia; veteran or military‑connected graduates may wear a complimentary red, white, and blue “veteran graduation cord.”
  • HCC allows cap decorations — but warns that “excessive decorations” may be considered inappropriate; the College reserves the right to require removal of any alterations deemed unacceptable before participation. What HCC does not publicly specify / What remains unknown
    • HCC’s publicly available website and handbook do not define official colors for caps, gowns, tassels, stoles, or cords (beyond veteran cord and PTK regalia eligibility). There is no publicly posted “regalia color chart” or policy detailing a full color set for bachelor vs. master vs. faculty regalia.
    • There is no mention of faculty regalia colors, nor any guidelines for master’s‑level or discipline‑specific academic regalia (e.g., hoods, velvet trim).
    • The information does not indicate which gown color, tassel color, or stole color should be used by graduates other than those eligible for PTK or veteran cords.

    Hawkeye Community College Cap, Gown & Regalia

    • Black Graduation Gown & Mortarboard: Standard academic regalia for HCC commencement.
    • Tassel: Black tassel included in package; tassel only option also available.
    • PTK Honor Regalia: PTK students may get cords, stoles, and a free tassel through the college’s honor society office.
    • Veteran Cord: Red, white, and blue cord offered free for military-connected graduates.
    • Cap Decoration: Acceptable in moderation; college staff can require removal of bulky, unsafe, or distracting decorations.

    Tip: Check with Hawkeye’s bookstore or registrar before ordering — since HCC does not publicly publish regalia colors by degree or discipline, it’s safest to stick with standard black items.

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

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