Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College in New Hampshire hosts an annual commencement ceremony in May, celebrating the achievements of certificate and associate degree candidates with formal academic tradition, speeches, and community recognition. The 2025 commencement was held on May 16 at 4:00 PM with graduates arriving one hour early for line-up, and a reception following the event. Guests may attend in designated seating areas inside the NCC Gym with overflow and livestream provided.

The ceremony marks a milestone for graduates in academic regalia — traditionally involving a graduation gown, graduation cap with tassel, and optional honor adornments. Caps and gowns are made available for pickup in early April, and students are advised to hang gowns to remove wrinkles before commencement day. Attendees are required to wear their cap and gown for participation, and these regalia items do not need to be returned after the event.

For many community colleges, including Nashua CC, the default graduation gown color for associate degree graduates is traditional black, paired with a matching mortarboard style graduation cap and coordinating tassel. While the college does not list specific tassel colors by degree level or discipline, available catalog information does suggest that graduates earning honors are entitled to wear a gold tassel, indicating academic distinction for associate degree recipients with a qualifying GPA.

Honor cords and stoles at Nashua CC are not widely published in the official commencement materials, and color-specific guidelines for discipline regalia or faculty regalia are not publicly listed. Typically, honor cords and stoles represent academic achievement or membership in honors programs and student societies (e.g., Phi Theta Kappa), with many colleges assigning gold cords for high academic honors and custom stoles for program distinctions — but students should confirm these specifics with the Registrar or campus Bookstore before ordering or wearing them.

Nashua Community College Cap & Gown Academic Regalia

• Black graduation gown with matching mortarboard cap
• Graduation tassel — check Nashua CC color requirements
• Honor cords & stoles available for academic honors
• Perfect for Nashua CC commencement ceremony

Prepare for graduation with a premium academic regalia set ideal for Nashua Community College graduates. Confirm tassel, honor cord, and stole colors with NCC student services or bookstore before ordering.

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