Kirtland Community College maintains a formal commencement process for graduates finishing associate degree or certificate programs. Students must file a “Request to Graduate” with the Registrar to begin the graduation audit.

Graduation (i.e. degree awarding) occurs every semester but the public ceremony described on the college’s site is held once a year — a Commencement event scheduled for early May (e.g. the 2026 Commencement is set for May 8 at their Dr. Thomas Quinn Event Center).

To participate in the ceremony, graduates must purchase and pick up their “cap & gown set” via the campus bookstore (or the approved vendor, typically Herff Jones). Orders for regalia must be placed before March 1 (as per catalog policy).

For students graduating “with honors” (cum laude, magna, summa), Kirtland issues honor cords at check-in before the ceremony.

Kirtland clearly states that academic attire is required for participation: mortarboard cap (with elastic at back), gown, and that all regalia must “look the same.” Students are advised to wear professional attire under the gown, avoiding jeans, shorts, flip‑flops, or tennis shoes.

Regarding tassel, stole, hood or discipline‑color codification: the publicly available Kirtland documentation does not provide a “colour‑by‑major” scheme, or mention of hoods/stoles by academic department. I found no publicly available chart or mention of different tassel colours or hood‑lining based on field of study.

Thus, in practice, Kirtland’s “cap and gown set” for most graduates will consist of a standard gown and mortarboard cap with tassel; graduates with honours will receive an honor cord. There is no publicly documented discipline‑based colour scheme for tassels, stoles or hoods. This policy promotes uniformity and simplifies regalia procurement and ceremony logistics for all degree types (associate / certificate).

Kirtland Community College – Commencement & Academic Regalia

Kirtland Community College hosts an annual Commencement ceremony to celebrate graduates who complete their associate degree or certificate programs. All participating graduates must wear the official academic attire — a graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap with tassel. ([kirtland.edu])

How to Order Your Cap & Gown

• Submit your “Request to Graduate” form with the Registrar when entering your final term. ([kirtland.edu])
• Order your cap & gown set online or at the campus bookstore before the deadline — March 1. ([kirtland.edu])
• Pick up your regalia once available; sizing and distribution are handled by the Campus Store / vendor. ([kirtland.edu])

Standard Regalia Components

• Graduation gown (standard design)
• Mortarboard cap (graduation cap)
• Tassel (included with cap)

Honor Recognition

Graduates who earn honours (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude) receive an honor cord at check‑in prior to Commencement — to wear over their gown during the ceremony. ([kirtland.edu])

Color & Discipline Policy

Kirtland Community College does not provide a public discipline‑by‑major colour chart for tassels, hoods, or stoles. Therefore, the default regalia for all graduates is the standard cap and gown set; any additional adornments (honor cords, approved stoles) reflect honours or approved associations — not academic field. (No public colour‑by‑major scheme documented.)

Important Attire & Ceremony Guidelines

• Wear the approved gown and cap with the cap elastic at the back. ([kirtland.edu])
• Business or professional attire under the gown is recommended (avoid jeans, shorts, flip‑flops, tennis shoes). ([kirtland.edu])

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