Helena College, part of the University of Montana system, holds formal **commencement ceremonies** in spring and fall each academic year to honor graduates who have met all requirements for associate degrees, certificates, and transfer credentials. The ceremonies take place on the college’s campuses with family and faculty participating to celebrate student success. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Graduates participating in commencement traditionally wear classic **academic regalia** consisting of a **black graduation gown** and matching **graduation cap (mortarboard)** with a coordinating tassel. Caps and gowns are available through the college bookstore on the Donaldson Campus, giving students the opportunity to order and pick up their **cap, gown and tassels set** ahead of the event. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

While Helena College’s public resources do not list an official tassel color chart or a published scheme for **honor cords and stoles colors**, standard academic dress practices in the United States allow graduates to wear cords, stoles, and academic hoods to signify distinction, membership in honor societies, military service, or other campus affiliations. Many institutions use **gold honor cords** for academic honors (e.g., *Cum Laude*) and stoles in institutional colors to represent pride and achievement. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Honor cords and stoles enhance the classic black graduation gown and cap by adding meaningful color and tradition to the commencement regalia. They are often worn around the neck over the gown to reflect academic honors, club or society membership, or cultural recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Faculty participating in Helena College commencement wear distinguished **faculty regalia**, which typically includes academic robes and hoods representing their highest earned degrees along with colors of the awarding institution. Academic regalia for faculty enhances the formality of the ceremony and highlights academic achievement across disciplines. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

The Helena College commencement ceremony is a memorable milestone where graduates transition from academic preparation to professional pursuits, marked by the significance of their **graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, honor cords and stoles** in academic tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Helena College Graduation Essentials – Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia

• Black Graduation Gown: Crisp, classic black **graduation gown** for Helena College commencement.
• Graduation Cap & Tassel: Standard black mortarboard with coordinating tassel to complete your academic regalia ensemble.
• Tassel & Honors Options: Select tassel colors and optional honor cords to signify academic achievements and honors.
• Stoles & Personalized Regalia: Honor cords and stoles in custom or institutional colors add distinction to your graduation attire.
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Professional regalia for faculty including robes and hoods with scholarly color accents.
• Optional Discipline Accent Colors: Customize with cords and stoles that reflect student organizations, academic achievement, or personal identity.

Find high-quality Helena College graduation regalia sets — from cap and gown to tassels, honor cords and stoles — at the Google Store to celebrate your academic milestone.