JJC holds its commencement ceremony annually (Spring for all degree completers including previous Summer, Fall, current Spring, and upcoming Summer students) — e.g. the 2025 commencement took place on May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the JJC Event Center on Main Campus. Graduates must apply for graduation, and the event honors a range of students completing degrees or certificates in the relevant semesters. The ceremony includes live‑streaming for invited guests/families who cannot attend in person.

Regarding academic regalia: JJC issued a formal “Regalia” contract specifying that the approved vendor must offer graduation gowns, caps, tassels, stoles, honor cords, etc. in the official school colors of purple and white. For students, standard regalia comprises a black gown, black mortarboard cap, and a college tassel in school colors (i.e. purple/black). Additional items — honor cords, organization stoles (e.g. for honors societies, groups like PTK) — are available, with color‑coded options as needed (cords for academic honors, veteran status, organizational membership etc.). Faculty and administration can rent appropriately sized regalia (gown, hood, cap / tam) including hood colors accurate for master’s or doctoral degrees.

However — publicly available JJC documentation does not publish a detailed color‑chart specifying which cord or stole colors correspond to which disciplines, honors levels, or organizations. The “Regalia” RFP mentions honoring “several different categories” with cords, and offering stoles for honors or organizational affiliation, but does not define a standard color code for academic disciplines or honor levels.

Thus, while JJC’s school colors (purple and white) are used in caps, gowns, tassels, and general regalia, and additional honor cords / stoles are offered per organizational or honors status, there is no public, detailed mapping of colors to specific programs or honors levels on the JJC site or in its regalia contract.

Joliet Junior College Cap & Gown – Official Graduation Regalia Set

Official Academic Regalia for JJC Graduates

• Standard Academic Gown — black full‑length gown appropriate for associate, bachelor, or certificate graduates
• Mortarboard Graduation Cap — classic black cap included
• School‑Color Tassel — purple/black tassel per JJC official regalia guidelines
• Honor Cords & Stoles (optional) — available for honors graduates, PTK members, veterans, or other recognized student organizations; colors and designs vary by category
• Faculty/Administration Regalia Options — for Master’s or Doctoral level: hooded gowns, tams/mortarboards, and other academic dress appropriate for advanced degrees
• Regalia is provided by an approved vendor under JJC’s official contract for commencement and secure ordering via student/faculty portals

Important: JJC’s publicly available documents specify a black gown, black cap and a purple/black tassel for students. While honor cords and stoles are offered, the college does not publicly define a discipline‑wise or honor‑level color code. Buyers should verify any required cord or stole colors with JJC Bookstore or the Registrar’s office before ordering.

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