Herkimer College distributes caps and gowns to graduating students (at no cost) for commencement; students pick them up at the College Bookstore prior to the ceremony by showing a photo ID.

Graduates who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher are eligible for a gold honors stole.

Members of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) are eligible to wear blue and gold cords, and general honors‑program graduates may wear gold cords.

Veterans (self‑identified and documented, e.g. via DD214) may wear red, white & blue cords.

Regalia (cap, gown, honors stole/cords) must be obtained before Commencement; honors stoles and cords are not available for pick‑up on the day of ceremony.

During the COVID‑19 pandemic (Class of 2020), Herkimer College shifted to a virtual commencement but still provided caps, gowns, and regalia (green caps and gowns) shipped to students’ homes; honors stoles/cords were pre‑packaged and mailed so graduates would still have appropriate academic regalia for photos and the virtual ceremony.

Important limitation: The publicly available sources do not provide a discipline‑by‑discipline color‑code chart (e.g., different tassel or hood colors by major, or faculty regalia colors) — only general regalia rules and honors/cord/stole provisions.

Herkimer College Official Graduation Regalia

Celebrate your academic milestone with the official Herkimer County Community College graduation cap, gown, tassel and honors cord/stole set — ideal for commencement ceremonies or virtual graduation photos.

Product Features

• Cap & Gown Provided to Graduates: Standard graduation mortarboard cap and gown, supplied through the College Bookstore at no extra cost at Herkimer College.
• Honor Stole for High‑GPA Graduates: Gold stole awarded to graduates who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher.
• Honor Cords & Recognition:
  • Blue & gold cords for PTK honor society members (if eligible)
  • Gold cords for general honors‑program graduates
  • Red, white & blue cords for eligible veterans who self‑identify with documentation
• Regalia Pickup Policy: Caps, gowns, stoles, and cords are distributed at the Bookstore ahead of Commencement; honor items will not be available on the day of the ceremony.
• Inclusive Access: All eligible graduates receive regalia (cap & gown) regardless of degree track or honors status.

Specifications

• Institution: Herkimer County Community College (Herkimer College), NY, USA
• Included items: Mortarboard cap, standard graduation gown, optional honor stole (gold), optional honor cords (blue/gold, gold, red/white/blue) depending on eligibility
• Honor recognition: High GPA, Honor Society membership (PTK), Veterans status

Important Notes

Herkimer College does not publicly provide a full discipline‑based color chart for tassels, hoods, stoles or faculty regalia. The regalia issued is the standard college gown and cap set. If you require tassel or hood colors by major, or faculty regalia colors, you must contact the Registrar’s Office for official guidelines.

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