Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The Institute for Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ICAOM) holds formal commencement ceremonies to celebrate the academic achievements of its students. However, publicly available materials do not provide a detailed color-coding scheme for academic dress. There is no accessible student handbook, PDF, or commencement program on the ICAOM website that clearly defines graduation gown color, tassel color by discipline, honor cord color, or stole color.

From standard academic‐regalia practices, one might expect ICAOM graduates to wear a black graduation gown and a mortarboard graduation cap. In many academic institutions, a black gown serves as a base for various levels of degrees, but without ICAOM's own published policy, it’s not possible to confirm whether there are velvet-trimmed hoods for masters or doctoral credentials or to identify what color these hoods would be.

Similarly, there is no publicly posted list of discipline-specific tassel colors — for example, for acupuncture, Oriental medicine, or herbal medicine — nor is there evidence about the colors of honor cords or stoles at ICAOM. Since honor cords and stoles often reflect membership in honor societies, program distinction, or institutional affiliation, the absence of formal guidance makes it unclear which regalia accessories are officially permitted.

Faculty regalia is also not described publicly in ICAOM’s materials. Without a published regalia-color guide, it’s unknown whether faculty wear velvet-panel gowns, hoods, or other traditional academic dress at ICAOM ceremonies.

In short, while ICAOM likely uses the foundational elements of academic regalia — a cap, gown, and tassel — there is no publicly available documentation outlining a full color standard for tassels, cords, or stoles. Graduates should directly contact the ICAOM Registrar or Commencement Office to confirm regalia details and to order cap, gown, and tassels sets that comply with the school’s actual practices.

ICAOM Academic Regalia – Graduation Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Order your official Institute for Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine commencement regalia — includes a black graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel. Aligns with ICAOM’s traditional academic dress practices.

• Black Graduation Gown: Formal academic gown consistent with graduation ceremony standards.
• Mortarboard Cap: Standard square cap to complete the set.
• Tassel Included: Basic tassel comes with the set; color should be verified with ICAOM Registrar.
• Cords & Stoles: No universally published ICAOM color scheme — check with ICAOM for approved versions.
• Important: Use an ICAOM-approved vendor and confirm your regalia details (cap, gown, tassel, cords) before finalizing your order.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 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.