Houghton University

Houghton University publishes a public “Commencement” page listing the date and location of its ceremonies. Graduates eligible to participate must order their regalia via the official campus store, known as the “Highlander Shop.”

Although Houghton provides a publicly downloadable Commencement Program, and some commencement photos in its magazine, there is no clearly published official color‑chart or policy that assigns specific tassel, honor cord, stole, or hood‑lining colors by degree level or academic discipline. The 2023–24 catalog and program documents cover academic policies and ceremony schedule, but do not detail regalia color codes (for example by major, school, or degree).

Based on publicly available materials, the standard regalia order for Houghton includes a cap and gown — likely black, though the website doesn’t explicitly confirm gown color. The regalia package option suggests inclusion of a hood for advanced degrees, but the program and catalog do not list the hood‑lining colors or velvet trim.

Because Houghton does not publicly define colors for tassels, honor cords, stoles or discipline‑based hoods, any accessory set (tassel, cords, stoles) must be considered customizable or vendor‑discretionary. Graduates or vendors ordering a “cap, gown and tassels (or hood/accessories) set” for Houghton should treat these accessory items as variable and confirm the desired colors with the Highlander Shop / Registrar before finalizing an order.

In short: Houghton University’s publicly available commencement policy defines cap, gown, and hood ordering via the campus store and sets the date for commencement, but does not provide a publicly accessible standard for tassel, cord, stole or hood colors by degree or discipline. As a result, regalia beyond the basic cap and gown must be customized on request, under guidance from the University bookstore.

Houghton University Academic Regalia – Cap & Gown Set

Complete Houghton University graduation attire: cap and gown, with optional hood or custom tassel/accessory set — customizable per graduate’s request. Perfect for bachelor’s, master’s or other degree candidates.

Graduation Gown: Academic robe required for commencement (color unspecified publicly)
Cap: Mortarboard graduation cap included
Accessories (Tassel / Hood / Stoles / Cords): Optional and customizable — no public guideline for accessory colors or discipline‑specific distinctions
Order Guidance: Confirm required accessory colors (if any) with Houghton University’s Highlander Shop or Registrar before placing custom orders
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Important: Because Houghton University does not publish a public color‑chart for tassels, cords, stoles or hood linings by degree level or discipline, accessory colors must be confirmed with the Highlander Shop prior to ordering custom cap, gown and tassels sets.

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