Kettering College holds a traditional commencement ceremony each spring (and summer) for graduates across its various health-science and allied-health programs. The official Graduation Instructions page outlines that graduates must order their academic regalia (cap & gown) through the College’s regalia ordering system.

For both associate, bachelor’s, and graduate/doctorate candidates, academic-regalia sets include a standard graduation gown and graduation cap (mortarboard). Faculty regalia (for instructors participating in commencements or convocation) is handled under a separate policy: the college provides gowns, hoods and caps to faculty not already owning academic attire, reimbursing them up to set amounts depending on degree level (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral).

Kettering College also recognizes academic honours: for example, their Graduation Instructions specify honor-cord colour based on GPA: Gold Cord for “Summa” (GPA 3.9–4.0), Red Cord for “Magna” (3.75–3.89), and White Cord for “Cum” (3.5–3.74). These cords are worn with the cap and gown and visually denote individual academic achievement.

However — and importantly — Kettering’s publicly available regalia policy does not appear to publish a full “colour-by-major or discipline” chart for tassels, hoods, or stoles tied to academic discipline (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, radiologic tech, etc.). The Graduation Instructions page simply provides a link for ordering regalia, but does not list discipline-based hood colours or tassel-colour guidelines.

Therefore, for Kettering College, the default assumption for most graduates is a standard black graduation gown and cap, a regular tassel or cord per honour level (if applicable), and no guaranteed discipline-coded hood or stole colours — unless individually arranged or specified. Any deviation (e.g. custom discipline-based hood/tassel) likely requires direct contact with the Registrar or program leadership.

In summary: a Kettering College cap and gown set is typically a black gown and mortarboard, with optional honour cords per GPA; regalia for faculty is supplied per internal policy; but publicly-available documentation does not support a standardised colour-by-discipline code for tassels, hoods or stoles.

Kettering College Commencement & Academic Regalia

Kettering College conducts commencement ceremonies for graduates of its health-science, allied-health, and liberal-studies programs. All graduates participating in Commencement must wear official academic attire: a black graduation gown and black graduation cap (mortarboard). ([kc.edu])

Regalia Components

• Black graduation gown
• Black mortarboard cap
• Honor cord (for eligible graduates based on GPA)

Honor Cords & Graduation Honors

Undergraduate graduates who meet the GPA thresholds earn an honor cord: Gold for Summa, Red for Magna, or White for Cum honours. These cords are worn over the gown during the ceremony. ([kc.edu])

Caps, Tassels & Discipline Colors

Kettering College does not publish a public discipline-based colour chart for tassels, hoods, or stoles. Regalia sets are generally supplied in standard black; any special tassel or hood coloration would need to be arranged individually or confirmed with the Registrar or program office. ([kc.edu])

Faculty & Staff Regalia

Faculty or staff who do not already own academic regalia are provided gowns, hoods, and caps under KC’s Faculty Regalia Policy. Academic dress corresponds to degree level. ([kc.edu])

Ordering & Ceremony Logistics

• Graduates must order their gown and cap (and cords, if eligible) via the official KC graduation portal prior to the ceremony. ([kc.edu])
• No tickets are required for guests at the 2024 ceremony. ([kc.edu])
• Graduates must wear proper regalia at ceremony and follow procession and seating instructions sent by KC Registrar. ([kc.edu])

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