Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) Graduation Regalia Guide – Academic Caps, Gowns & Colors

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) celebrates student achievement with a formal commencement ceremony each spring in New York City. This academic procession honors associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional graduates in approved academic dress that reflects long‑standing ceremonial tradition. Participation requires official academic regalia including an approved graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels, and optional honor accessories that distinguish academic success and organizational memberships. MCNY’s commencement regalia policy supports a unified and dignified academic presentation for all graduates. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Metropolitan College of New York Bachelor Cap & Gown – Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles

• Graduation Gown Color: MCNY bachelor’s candidates wear a classic black graduation gown ordered through the official regalia provider Herff‑Jones. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Graduation Cap: The traditional black mortarboard cap matches the gown and is required for participation in the commencement ceremony. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Tassel Color: Tassels are sold through the vendor and may reflect MCNY or academic tradition; graduates should confirm specific color guidance when ordering regalia. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Honor Cords: Honor cords may be worn by students who qualify through academic honors societies or scholastic achievement when earned prior to graduation. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Stoles: Optional graduation stoles may denote membership in organizations or reflect special recognitions and are typically acquired through student groups or honor societies. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Metropolitan College of New York Master Cap & Gown – Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles

• Graduation Gown Color: Master’s candidates wear the traditional black master’s gown purchased via Herff‑Jones as part of approved academic regalia. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Graduation Cap: A coordinating mortarboard cap is required with the gown and tassel set for master’s degree candidates. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Tassel Color: Tassels offered through MCNY’s vendor may include options aligned with graduate degree traditions or MCNY identity. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Graduate honor cords and academic stoles can be worn if earned, highlighting scholastic excellence or professional recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

General Cap, Gown & Tassel Sets

• All graduating candidates must purchase approved cap, gown, and tassels through MCNY’s official vendor, Herff‑Jones, to participate in commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Caps and gowns are required attire; orders not placed by vendor deadlines may delay delivery. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Tassels traditionally hang on the right until the degree is conferred, then move to the left in the graduation ceremony. (Academic dress custom) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Metropolitan College of New York Faculty Regalia Color

• Faculty Gown: Faculty and academic leadership wear traditional black academic gowns reflecting their highest earned degrees and institutional traditions. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Hoods & Velvet Trim: Faculty hoods often feature velvet trim and lining that represent academic discipline and degree specifics under standard academic regalia conventions. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

All Other Discipline Regalia Color

• Academic Discipline Colors: MCNY does not publicly list specific hood or tassel colors by field, but most academic dress codes reference the Intercollegiate Academic Costume Code where disciplines like business, education, social services, and health-related programs have designated velvet trim or tassel shades. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

MCNY’s commencement and academic regalia standards ensure graduates present a professional and cohesive look with correct graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels, honor cords, and stoles that represent their achievements and align with commencement tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}