Hudson Valley Community College Graduation Cap & Gown – Official HVCC Academic Regalia

Academic Regalia & Graduation Kit

• Cap, Gown & Tassel: Every HVCC graduate receives a complete cap, gown and tassel set — required to participate in Commencement.
• Standard Academic Gown: College‑issued gown (color per school standard) with matching mortarboard cap.
• Tassel: Official tassel supplied, with possible “honors tassel” for students eligible for academic honors (GPA ≥ 3.5).

Honors Regalia (for Eligible Graduates)

• Honors Tassel / Regalia: Students graduating with academic honors (GPA ≥ 3.5) — including members of Phi Theta Kappa — receive honors tassels or regalia at cap and gown distribution.

Ordering & Ceremony Guidelines

• Cap, gown, and tassel must be ordered through the official HVCC regalia vendor by the published deadline. Pickup occurs on designated regalia‑pickup days prior to commencement.
• Graduates must wear full academic regalia to participate in the ceremony; modified or altered gowns are not permitted.
• Honors regalia (tassel or other honors‑related accessory) is awarded based on eligibility and distributed at cap/gown pickup.

What Is Not Publicly Documented

HVCC does not publish a discipline‑based color chart for tassels, hoods, or stoles, nor does it publicly define a faculty‑regalia color scheme. Any additional cords, hoods or specialty stoles (e.g. for departments or honors societies beyond PTK) are not specified on the official site and may require confirmation with the Registrar or Student Activities Office.

Hudson Valley Community College Graduation Cap & Gown – Official HVCC Academic Regalia

Academic Regalia & Graduation Kit

• Cap, Gown & Tassel: Every HVCC graduate receives a complete cap, gown and tassel set — required to participate in Commencement.
• Standard Academic Gown & Cap: Graduation gown and mortarboard cap per HVCC vendor specification.
• Tassel: Official tassel included in the regalia set; honors‑eligible graduates may receive an “honors tassel.”

Honors Regalia (for Eligible Graduates)

• Honors Tassel / Regalia: Students graduating with honors (GPA ≥ 3.5) — including members of Phi Theta Kappa — receive honors tassels at cap and gown distribution.

Ordering & Ceremony Guidelines

• Cap, gown, and tassel must be ordered through the HVCC‑appointed vendor (order deadline March 30).
• Graduates must wear full academic regalia (cap, gown, tassel) to participate; altered regalia is not permitted.
• Appropriate attire under gown is expected; cap decoration events are organized to allow creative customization before Commencement.

What Is Not Publicly Documented

HVCC does not publish a discipline‑based color chart for tassels, hoods or stoles, nor does it publicly define a faculty‑regalia color scheme. There is no publicly available color scheme tied to each program or field of study beyond the standard cap, gown, and honors‑based tassel.

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