Northwest Iowa Community College

The Northwest Iowa Community College commencement ceremony honors graduates who have successfully completed certificate and degree programs during Spring, Summer, and Fall ceremonies held on the college’s Sheldon, Iowa campus. Each ceremony features a formal processional, presentation of candidates by faculty, a commencement address, conferral of degrees, and recognition of student achievements. Community members, families, and faculty celebrate significant academic milestones, and the public is invited to attend or stream each event.

Graduation participation requires full academic regalia — including a traditional black graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap with coordinating tassel — representing the academic accomplishments of each graduate. The standardized black gown and cap are consistent across associate‑level and certificate programs, ensuring a unified ceremonial appearance. Graduates pick up their cap, gown and tassels sets in advance of the ceremony and wear them during the processional and degree conferral.

Honor cords at Northwest Iowa Community College highlight academic excellence. Students who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are recognized as Honor Graduates and awarded an honor cord at graduation. The presence of an honor cord signifies scholastic achievement alongside the standard academic regalia.

Faculty members participate in commencement wearing formal academic regalia that reflects their highest earned degrees. Faculty gowns often feature distinctive sleeve cuts and, where appropriate, matching academic hoods that reflect disciplinary colors, contributing to the rich visual tradition of the ceremony.

While the base graduation gown color at NCC remains classic black, additional regalia such as honor cords incorporate colors that represent academic distinction. All graduates, regardless of discipline, wear the foundational black gown and cap with tassel, while honor and achievement are further highlighted through specific cord colors awarded during commencement.

Northwest Iowa Community College Graduation Regalia Set – Cap, Gown & Honor Accessories

Equip yourself for Northwest Iowa Community College’s commencement with this fully featured academic regalia set. From the traditional black graduation gown and graduation cap to tassels, honor cords, and optional stoles, this collection supports graduates in celebrating scholastic accomplishments with tradition and pride.

Graduation Gown & Cap: Standard black academic gown color paired with a formal mortarboard cap — the central components of graduation attire.
Bachelor’s Tassel & Honor Cords: Includes tassels for bachelor’s and associate graduates. Honor cords signal academic distinction and achievements.
Master’s Tassel & Additional Regalia: For advanced or collaborative programs, the regalia set supports appropriate tassel and hood expectations in line with academic dress norms.
Honor Cords & Stoles: Wear cords or stoles to denote honors, society membership, leadership, or other academic recognition alongside your cap and gown.
Faculty Regalia Color: Faculty members appear in formal academic dress representing completed degrees, with hoods and colors denoting their academic fields.
All Other Discipline Regalia Color: While the main gown is black, tassels, stoles, and hoods often reflect traditional academic color codes signifying different disciplines.

Perfect for graduates, family members, and academic achievers, this comprehensive academic regalia set celebrates commencement with dignity and tradition.

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