Kentucky Wesleyan College holds an annual commencement ceremony for graduating students. For the 2026 graduating class, the schedule includes a Baccalaureate service, Senior Dinner, Senior Photo session, Graduation Practice, and the main Commencement Ceremony — all requiring students to wear their cap and gown.

KWC provides a formal “cap & gown set” that graduates must purchase or reserve ahead of time. According to the Regalia Order Form, the base cost for a full regalia set (cap, gown, tassel) was US $60 (with a late fee after a certain date), and there is an option to order just the cap, gown, or tassel if desired.

The academic regalia policy at KWC follows the traditional American academic-dress code: the gown, mortarboard cap, tassel (or hood), and optional adornments such as honor cords or stoles.

For undergraduate (bachelor’s) graduates, the standard black graduation gown and mortarboard cap with tassel comprise the cap & gown set. For more advanced degrees (if offered), the master’s or doctoral gown would require the distinctive gown sleeve style and may include a hood, consistent with standard academic regalia code.

KWC publishes a discipline-colour chart for academic fields used in its regalia policy. For example: Golden Yellow for Science; Light Blue for Education; Drab for Commerce/Business; Brown for Fine Arts; Scarlet for Theology; Apricot for Nursing; Orange for Engineering; White for Arts/Humanities; Crimson for Journalism; Lemon for Library Science; Sage Green for Physical Education; Peacock Blue for Public Administration; Salmon Pink for Public Health; Olive Green for Pharmacy; Russet for Forestry; Purple for Law; Gray for Veterinary Science; Citron for Social Work.

Honor cords or stoles may be worn by graduates who qualify for honours or belong to recognized honour societies. These accessories are optional, and cord/stole colours reflect the discipline-colour chart or the honour society’s colours.

Graduates are responsible for ordering their cap & gown and tassel (or hood) by the stated deadline via the KWC online ordering system. Pickup is arranged during the “Alumni Evolution” event, when graduates also receive their guest tickets for Commencement. Extras may be available for late orders, though at a higher cost.

Kentucky Wesleyan College – Commencement & Academic Regalia

Kentucky Wesleyan College holds an annual commencement ceremony for graduating students. All graduates are required to wear official academic attire — a standard black graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap, with tassel or hood colour indicating academic discipline. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Regalia Overview

• Black graduation gown
• Black mortarboard cap
• Discipline-specific tassel or hood (depending on degree and major)

Discipline-Based Colour Chart

• Science: Golden Yellow
• Education: Light Blue
• Business / Commerce: Drab
• Fine Arts: Brown
• Theology: Scarlet
• Nursing: Apricot
• Engineering: Orange
• Arts / Humanities: White
• Journalism: Crimson
• Library Science: Lemon
• Physical Education: Sage Green
• Public Administration: Peacock Blue
• Public Health: Salmon Pink

Honor Cords & Stoles

Graduates who meet academic-honour criteria or belong to approved honour societies may wear optional honor cords or stoles. These reflect either discipline-based colours or honour-society colours. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

How to Order & Important Dates

• Cap & gown sets (with optional tassel only or cap+tassel) are ordered via the official KWC regalia page; orders open in December and deadline typically ends late January (with possible late orders accepted until early February). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Regalia and commencement guest tickets are collected at the “Alumni Evolution” pickup event scheduled in spring. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Students must confirm their disciplinary major to ensure correct tassel or hood colour before placing their cap and gown order.

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