Lake Region State College

The commencement ceremony at Lake Region State College takes place once every May on the main campus, with the date published annually by the Registrar’s Office. Graduates who complete their degree requirements must submit an “Intent to Graduate” form and a “Commencement Participation Form” to walk at graduation. The traditional ceremony is held in the school’s auditorium, welcoming associate degree recipients from diverse programs as well as certificate and diploma earners.

Academic Regalia: Cap, Gown & Tassel

LRSC supplies a cap, gown and tassel package to graduates. The cost for the full cap/gown/tassel set is listed as US $44.95 (plus tax) in the LRSC Bookstore.

Tassel colors are assigned according to the type of award earned: for example, associate degrees in Arts or Science use a red & white tassel; an Associate in Applied Science uses white; certificates or business diplomas use gold. This color‑coding helps visually distinguish graduates’ disciplines during the ceremony while preserving the formal academic regalia tradition.

Honor Cords and Stoles

While the standard regalia includes cap, gown, and tassel, LRSC allows additional adornments such as honor cords or stoles — subject to approval. These adornments may denote honors, academic achievements, or programmatic distinctions, enhancing the academic regalia for eligible students.

Ceremony Logistics & Diploma Distribution

Degrees are posted to transcripts, and actual diplomas are mailed to graduates within a few weeks after the ceremony. For certain programs (e.g. nursing), separate pinning or program‑specific ceremonies may accompany or follow commencement.

Lake Region State College Commencement & Academic Regalia Guide

Lake Region State College holds its annual Spring commencement for associate degree and certificate graduates. All students who complete their program are expected to wear formal academic regalia when participating in the ceremony. Traditional graduation attire is mandatory — mortarboard graduation cap, graduation gown, and program‑appropriate tassel color. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Tassel & Regalia Color by Program

• Associate in Arts (A.A.) / Associate in Science (A.S.): Red & White tassel
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.): White tassel
• Business‑division Certificate / Diploma: Gold tassel
• Trade‑division / other non‑transfer programs: Blue tassel

Honor Cords & Stoles

LRSC permits graduates with academic honors, membership in honor societies, or international backgrounds to wear approved honor cords, stoles or sashes (e.g. gold-colored honor‑society stole, country‑flag sash for international graduates) in addition to the standard academic regalia. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

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