Huntingdon College Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

Huntingdon College requires graduates to wear full academic regalia—graduation cap (mortarboard), graduation gown, hood (when applicable) and tassel—to participate in Commencement. The College schedules rehearsal and requires participants to arrive fully dressed in regalia by the announced check-in time. Orders for caps, gowns and tassels are placed via the approved vendor (Herff Jones / The Scarlet & Gray Shop) by the published deadline. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The standard commencement gown color at Huntingdon is black; students are advised that black gowns allow flexible under-garment color choices while preserving a cohesive ceremony look. Tassels, hoods and honor adornments follow academic tradition: hoods are required for degrees that include them, and tassels remain on the right until the degree is conferred. Graduates may wear cords and stoles earned through honors, scholarship programs or Greek organizations. The Registrar’s Office monitors decorum and may remove inappropriate insignia. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Honor cords and stoles: Huntingdon permits students to wear academic honors cords, departmental or society stoles, and Greek stoles, but recommends keeping additional cords and cap decorations to a minimum. Faculty regalia follows academic-heraldry conventions: doctoral gowns have velvet panels and bars, master’s gowns display oblong sleeves and the hood’s velvet trim signals the field of learning. The student catalog and commencement timeline outline eligibility and procedures for regalia pickup and diploma processing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Huntingdon College Graduation Cap & Gown – Official Academic Regalia

Academic Regalia Set Details

• Black Graduation Gown: Standard black academic gown required for all graduating students.
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: Cap and tassel required; students should order these (plus hood) by the published deadline.
• Optional Cords & Stoles: Students may wear their own academic honor cords, society stoles, or Greek stoles — but minimalism is encouraged.

Honors & Faculty Regalia

• No Special Honor Regalia: Huntingdon’s published policy states there is no additional regalia (cord or stole) for cum laude / magna / summa honors. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Faculty / Advanced-Degree Hoods: Graduates and faculty wearing hoods should follow standard academic practice — velvet binding and hood lining may reflect disciplinary field and the awarding institution.

Ordering & Ceremony Guidelines

• Order your cap, gown, tassel and hood via the approved vendor (Herff Jones / Scarlet & Gray Shop) by the published deadline. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Participants must be fully robed (cap, gown, hood, tassel) and seated by the pre-Commencement check-in time. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Improper decorations, signs, or unapproved insignia may be removed before entering the ceremony grounds. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Important Note for Buyers / Graduates

Huntingdon College’s publicly available regalia policy does not include a detailed color-chart for tassels, honor cords or stoles by major or honors society. We recommend verifying your regalia accessory colors (cords, stoles) directly with Huntingdon’s Registrar or Campus Bookstore before placing a custom order.

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