Henry Ford College (HFC) in Dearborn, Michigan holds its formal **commencement ceremony** each May at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center to recognize students earning associate and bachelor’s degrees. Graduates are assigned to morning or afternoon ceremonies based on academic program and must apply for commencement and order approved regalia to participate. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Graduates wear traditional **academic regalia**, starting with a **graduation gown** and **graduation cap (mortarboard)**. Associate degree students wear an HFC‑approved **blue graduation gown**, while bachelor’s degree candidates wear an HFC‑approved **black graduation gown**. The college requires that only approved regalia be worn during the ceremony, emphasizing respect for academic traditions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The color of the graduation cap matches the associated gown, and each tassel is worn on the right side of the cap before the diploma is conferred. Graduates participate in the traditional tassel move to the left side after degrees are awarded by the college president, marking a visual symbol of academic achievement. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

**Honor cords** are awarded to eligible graduates based on cumulative GPA (minimum 3.5) and are distributed when students pick up commencement tickets. Students may also wear organization‑specific stoles, nursing sashes, Phi Theta Kappa cords, and other approved accessories purchased in advance, adding meaningful color and recognition to the classic cap and gown. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Faculty and academic leaders participating in the ceremony wear distinguished **faculty regalia**, which includes doctoral gowns, hoods, and velvet trim representing their academic credentials and alma mater colors. This faculty academic regalia enhances the formal spirit of the event and honors both scholarly accomplishment and the graduates’ success. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Henry Ford College commencement remains a milestone event where graduates, families, and faculty celebrate academic achievement, tradition, and community in full academic dress. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Henry Ford College Graduation Essentials – Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia

• Black & Blue Graduation Gowns: Black gowns for bachelor’s candidates and blue gowns for associate graduates — designed for HFC commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Graduation Cap & Tassel: Classic mortarboard **graduation cap** with tassel set included. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Tassels & Honors: Graduation tassels paired with honor cords to showcase academic achievement. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Honor cords and approved stoles in commemorative colors for GPA, nursing, and leadership recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Faculty robes with hoods and trims representing scholarly accomplishment. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Cap, Gown & Tassels Sets: Complete graduation sets suitable for HFC commencement ceremonies. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Discipline Colors & Accessories: Optional cords and stoles can reflect student organizations and achievements. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

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