Imperial Valley College

Imperial Valley College runs formal commencement ceremonies. For example, the college recently announced a Fall 2025 Commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at the IVC Gymnasium (building 700). Graduates must petition to graduate and purchase their regalia by a given deadline to participate.

The official “Regalia Package” for IVC students includes: cap, gown, tassel, diploma cover, and (if merited) an academic cord. Students are required to wear their regalia properly zipped up during the ceremony; any inappropriate decoration or illicit adornment (on cap or gown) can lead to removal from the ceremony.

As for “honor cords” or “distinction cords,” historical IVC documentation (from a prior academic‑year FAQ) indicates that: a silver cord is awarded for GPA 3.0–3.49; a gold “distinction” cord is awarded for GPA 3.5 or higher. However, in recent publicly available pages, IVC states that stoles are not included in the standard regalia package — and that stoles are not sold by the College. Instead, if students want a stole, they must purchase it on their own from a vendor — subject to IVC Student Affairs guidelines.

IVC does not publish a publicly accessible, comprehensive “color chart” for tassels, honor cords, or stoles that ties colors to degree level (associate vs certificate vs honors) or discipline. The publicly accessible graduation checklist and commencement documentation mention “tassel” generically, but without specifying color, and leave stoles as optional and external.

In summary: IVC requires cap, gown, and tassel for commencement, provides regalia upon purchase, offers cords for academic distinction under some conditions, but does not federally standardize or publicly document the color of tassels, honor cords or stoles — those are either generic, unspecified, or left to personalization/extra‑college vendors.

Imperial Valley College Graduation Cap, Gown & Tassel – Official IVC Regalia

Get ceremony‑ready with an official Imperial Valley College graduation cap and gown set — including cap, gown, tassel, and if earned, academic cord — for graduation day, photos, and keepsake memories.

Official Cap & Gown: Mortarboard cap and academic gown required for participation in IVC commencement ceremonies. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Included Tassel: Tassel comes with the regalia set. Since IVC does not define a mandatory tassel color, this set uses a neutral tassel suitable for all degrees.
Academic/Distinction Cord (When Merited): Eligible students may receive a cord (per IVC’s honor/distinction criteria) included in the package. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Optional Accessories — Stoles or Additional Cords: Additional stoles or adornments are not part of the standard package; graduates may add them subject to IVC commencement dress‑code guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Ideal For: Associate‑ or certificate‑level graduates at IVC, students eligible for academic distinction cords, and those seeking a simple, compliant regalia set for commencement or keepsake.

Important: Imperial Valley College does not publicly provide a full color‑chart linking tassels or cords to specific degrees or disciplines — this set maximizes compliance and avoids unauthorized customization, ensuring eligibility for formal ceremony participation.

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