Haywood Community College

Haywood Community College (HCC) holds an annual commencement to celebrate graduates and requires approved academic regalia: a black graduation gown, mortarboard graduation cap, and tassel. Graduates must procure regalia through the campus store or reuse an existing black cap and gown; tassels begin on the right and are moved to the left at degree conferral. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

HCC’s published commencement program and graduation guidance list specific honor cords, stoles, and tassel colors by group and recognition. Honors distinctions use a white cord for cum laude (3.5–3.69), blue/gold or other society colors for Phi Theta Kappa (gold stole & gold tassel is available on loan), and specialty program cords include pink for Future Cosmetologist Association and peacock blue/silver for Medical Assisting. Veterans may wear a red, white & blue veteran cord. These discipline and honor colors are acknowledged in HCC graduation materials and programs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Faculty regalia at HCC follows standard academic dress practices; the college does not widely publish a full color chart for faculty hoods or discipline-specific velvet on its site, so faculty typically wear traditional academic robes or institution-supplied regalia when applicable. For students and families shopping for cap and gown sets, the safe default is a classic black graduation gown and black mortarboard cap, with approved cords/stoles added only if sanctioned by HCC. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

HCC Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Honor Accessories

• Black Graduation Gown & Cap: Official Haywood Community College style for commencement.
• Tassel: Single tassel (right to left) — traditional academic regalia movement during ceremony.
• Honors & Recognition: Honors cord (white) for Latin honors, plus program-specific cords/stoles: pink (Cosmetology), peacock blue/silver (Medical Assisting), red-white-blue (Veterans), silver (Ambassadors), teal (Student Government), purple/gray (Early College), gold PTK stole.
• Faculty Regalia: Traditional academic robes used; no published specialty hood or velvet color scheme.
• Buy or Reuse: Purchase regalia via HCC bookstore, or reuse your existing gown if previously owned.

Tip: Confirm your cord or stole eligibility with HCC's honors advisor before ordering extras.

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