Olin College Graduation Regalia

Olin College’s commencement ceremony is a meaningful event that celebrates academic success. Graduates at Olin College wear traditional academic regalia, including the classic graduation gown, cap, and tassel. The gowns are typically black, symbolizing academic achievement and tradition. Graduates wear a square, flat graduation cap (mortarboard) with a tassel that initially hangs on the right side, shifting to the left after receiving their diploma, marking their official transition to graduate status.

Alongside the gown and cap, honor cords and stoles are available. Honor cords, usually in gold or silver, are awarded to those who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. Stoles come in different colors, representing achievements, specific degree programs, or academic honors. For example, gold is often used for academic excellence, while other colors represent specific departments or fields of study, such as navy blue for engineering.

Faculty members at Olin College also participate in the commencement ceremony, wearing distinctive regalia that reflect their academic rank and field of study. Faculty gowns feature velvet panels, and the hoods worn by faculty members correspond to their specific academic discipline.

Olin College’s regalia sets, including cap, gown, tassel, honor cord, and stole, ensure that each graduate’s commencement day is celebrated in style, with regalia that highlights their hard work and academic accomplishments.