ICC requires graduating students who wish to participate to pre‑order their cap and gown. Orders are typically placed via the campus bookstore during a limited pre‑order window (e.g. late April) ahead of the ceremony. Graduates who skip pre‑ordering may purchase from a limited stock at a set cost (e.g. $35 + tax).

The “2024 Commencement Info” document specifies that honor cords are awarded to eligible graduates — notably those earning an associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of the fall semester.

The instructions to graduates emphasize proper regalia wear: masks/hats must fit correctly, caps worn flat, gowns hung or steamed (not ironed), and special accommodations for graduates with disabilities must be requested ahead of time.

ICC’s publicly available graduation and commencement pages do not provide a color scheme for gowns, tassels, honor cords, or stoles. There is no published “color chart” linking tassel or cord colors to academic divisions, honors level beyond GPA‑based eligibility, or program of study.

The publicly available resources lack any mention of hoods for graduate‑level degrees, or faculty regalia guidelines (e.g., hood lining, velvet trim, doctoral gowns). There is therefore no publicly documented academic‑heraldry standard for advanced degrees or faculty at ICC.

There is no published stole‑color scheme or honor‑cord standard, aside from the simple mention that “honor cords will be provided” to qualifying associates‑degree graduates.

Illinois Central College Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Academic Dress Guide

Academic Regalia Essentials

• Cap & Gown Required: ICC requires all Commencement participants to have a cap, gown, and tassel. Orders must be placed via the bookstore during the pre‑order window; limited walk‑in supply may be available for a fixed fee. ([icc.edu Graduation])
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: Standard mortarboard cap with tassel included. Since ICC does not publish a color chart, a neutral tassel is recommended for generic listings.
• Honor Cords: ICC provides honor cords to eligible graduates (e.g., qualifying associate‑degree students), but does not publicly define cord colors or stole standards. ([icc.edu Commencement Info])

Ordering & Ceremony Guidelines

• Pre‑order cap & gown during ICC’s designated registration window (e.g., late April to early May). ([icc.edu Commencement])
• Limited late‑order gowns available at fixed price — ideal for students who miss pre‑order. ([icc.edu Commencement])
• Upon order, cap, gown, tassel are bundled; no public option for program‑specific hoods or discipline‑colored tassels/robes is documented, so default to classic academic dress.

Important Graduate / Buyer Notice

Illinois Central College does not publish a public color‑scheme for tassels, hoods, stoles or cords tied to major, honors, or discipline. As such, cap and gown sets should be listed as generic academic regalia. For any custom or colored accessories (cords, stoles, hoods), confirm with ICC’s Bookstore or Graduation Office before ordering to ensure compliance.

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