Illinois College publishes a detailed schedule for its annual commencement weekend: including a Baccalaureate service, class photo, and the formal Commencement Exercise (e.g. the 191st Commencement scheduled for May 11, 2025). Graduates are instructed to arrive at 9:30 a.m. in cap and gown/regalia for the Baccalaureate line‑up.

On the “Information for Graduates” page, IC clearly states that graduates participating in Baccalaureate and Commencement must purchase “Illinois College approved regalia” — and the ordering link directs to the vendor (Jostens).

However — and crucially — publicly accessible IC resources (commencement pages, student handbook/archive) do not define an academic‑regalia color scheme. I found no published details about gown color, tassel color, honor cord color, stoles, discipline‑based hood colors, or faculty regalia chemes. The student handbook notes that faculty wear academic regalia for convocations, and mentions that “academic hoods represent the degree and college or university where the faculty member received the degree.”

There is no publicly posted PDF or guide detailing what color regalia undergraduates or graduates wear, what tassel corresponds to what degree or major, nor what honor cords or stoles (if any) are officially sanctioned.

In effect, while Illinois College mandates “approved regalia,” the public‑facing website does not share standardized regalia colors or academic‑heraldry rules. This means that for external vendors or prospective buyers, the only verifiable fact is that regalia must be “approved” by IC; the specific colors, cords, or stoles must be confirmed directly with the college’s bookstore or registrar before assuming any standard.

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

Academic Regalia Overview

• Cap & Gown Required: All Illinois College graduates participating in Baccalaureate or Commencement must wear IC‑approved regalia (cap, gown, tassel) from the official vendor. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: The regalia package includes a mortarboard cap and tassel. Since the College does not publicly publish a tassel‑ or gown‑color standard, a neutral tassel is recommended for generic listings.
• Honor Cords / Stoles / Hoods: Illinois College’s public materials do not define colors or policies for honor cords, stoles, or discipline‑based hoods. They should be considered optional or custom; color and eligibility must be confirmed with the IC Store or Registrar before ordering. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Ordering & Buyer / Graduate Guidance

• For students — order your “approved regalia” via the official vendor (Jostens) per the instructions on Illinois College’s Commencement page. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• For vendors listing IC‑branded graduation sets — market them as “standard academic‑dress” (basic cap, gown, tassel), not as color‑specific sets. Clearly state that cords, stoles, or hoods are not officially documented and require buyer confirmation.
• Add a disclaimer: “Illinois College does not publish a public color‑chart for tassels, stoles, or hoods — please verify with the IC Store before purchasing custom accessories.”

Graduate / Buyer Notice

Because Illinois College’s public documents do not specify gown color, tassel or cord/stole/hood color schemes, any regalia set should be treated as generic academic dress. For custom cords, stoles, or hoods, always confirm color and eligibility with the IC Store or Registrar before finalizing a purchase to ensure compliance with College requirements.

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