Ithaca College

Ithaca College requires all graduates participating in commencement to wear academic regalia: a mortarboard graduation cap and gown (hood for graduate students). For bachelor’s candidates, the campus store offers a cap, gown and tassel package (cost around US$ 55) if ordered before the regalia‑order deadline. Graduate (master’s) candidates must also purchase hoods, and regalia sets including cap, gown, hood, and tassel are available through the College Store.

Academic regalia at Ithaca College follows traditional regalia coding: the cut of the gown and the hood length identify the degree — bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves and are worn closed; master’s gowns have oblong‑cut sleeves and may be worn open or closed; hood lengths vary by degree. The hood’s velvet binding color indicates the field of study (discipline), allowing identification of major at the commencement — e.g., white for Arts & Letters, light brown for Business, light blue for Education, pink for Music, gold for Science, etc. The hood’s lining features Ithaca College official colors (royal blue crossed with gold chevrons).

For honors recognition, undergraduates graduating with Latin honors receive colored honor cords: blue cord for Cum Laude (GPA 3.50–3.699), gold cord for Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.700–3.899), blue and gold cord for Summa Cum Laude (GPA ≥ 3.900). In addition, IC celebrates diversity and inclusion: students may wear a rainbow honor cord (for LGBTQ and allied graduates), and navy/white/silver cords mark first‑generation graduates.

Other special stoles include veteran stoles (for U.S. Armed Forces veterans) and Kente stoles (for BIPOC Unity Center participants or other recognized campus‑community leadership), reflecting cultural heritage and milestone recognition.

Faculty regalia follows traditional academic‑dress code; at formal academic occasions, faculty and officers may wear gowns in institutional colors (for example, IC’s president and trustees wear blue gowns with gold chevrons).

In short: Ithaca College’s commencement program uses a formal academic‑regalia system where graduation gowns, hoods, caps and tassels encode degree level and field of study; honor cords and stoles mark academic distinction, cultural heritage, veteran status, or first‑generation status — offering a rich, symbolic ceremony and full compliance with academic‑regalia tradition.

Ithaca College (IC) Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Hood & Graduation Accessories

Prepare for your Ithaca College commencement ceremony with the official academic regalia set, including cap, gown, hood (for graduate students), and optional honor cords/stoles reflecting your degree, major, and recognitions.

Product Features

Classic Academic Gown & Cap: Mortarboard graduation cap and gown for bachelor’s or master’s degree candidates at IC.
Discipline‑Specific Hood Colors: Velvet binding on hoods signals the field of study (e.g., white for Arts, gold for Science, pink for Music, purple for Law, light blue for Education, among others).
Honors & Distinction Cords/Stoles: Cords for Latin honors, first‑generation status, veterans; rainbow cords for LGBTQ/allied community; and colorful Kente stoles for BIPOC Unity Center recognition.
Graduate Hooding Regalia: Full gown, hood, cap and tassel available for master’s candidates — matching IC’s official academic-regalia requirements.
One‑Time Purchase (No Rental): Regalia is sold only, no rentals or returns — the official kit confirms compliance with Ithaca College commencement attire standards.

Why Choose Ithaca College Official Regalia?

This complete kit ensures you meet all institutional commencement requirements at IC, honors academic achievements and identity, and delivers traditional academic regalia elegance for your graduation ceremony.

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