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.

Olin College Graduation Regalia - Cap, Gown, Tassel, Honor Cord & Stole

Celebrate your academic achievements at Olin College with our official commencement regalia. Whether you’re graduating with an undergraduate or advanced degree, Olin College offers premium quality cap, gown, tassel, honor cord, and stole sets to commemorate your special day.

Graduation Gown, Cap, Tassel, Honor Cord & Stole Details

• Graduation Gown Color: Traditional black gown, symbolizing both academic excellence and achievement.
• Graduation Cap: Classic black mortarboard with a tassel that shifts from right to left when graduates receive their diploma, signifying their transition from student to graduate.
• Tassel: Standard black tassel, with additional color variations available for those with honors or specific academic distinctions.
• Honor Cord: Gold or silver cords are awarded to graduates who demonstrate high academic performance, recognizing their exceptional achievement.
• Stole: Stoles are available in multiple colors to represent various academic disciplines or honors, such as gold for high academic excellence or specific department achievements.

Degree-Specific Regalia

Undergraduate Degree Regalia

• Cap: Black mortarboard cap with matching tassel.
• Tassel Color: Black tassel for general achievement, with color options for honors graduates.
• Honor Cord Color: Gold or silver, awarded for outstanding academic performance.
• Stole Color: Gold or department-specific colors for additional academic distinction.

Graduate Degree Regalia

• Cap: Black cap with a matching tassel.
• Tassel Color: Black with field-specific color options, such as blue for engineering or purple for science.
• Honor Cord Color: Gold or silver for those with high academic standing in their field of study.
• Stole Color: Specific colors representing the student’s graduate discipline or achievement.

Faculty Regalia

• Faculty Gown: Black gown with velvet panels, representing academic rank.
• Faculty Cap: Traditional black cap with tassel.
• Faculty Hood: Hoods are color-coded based on faculty discipline and level of academic achievement.

Other Academic Disciplines Regalia Colors

• Engineering: Navy blue or royal blue stoles and honor cords.
• Science: Green, gold, or maroon stoles and cords.
• Humanities & Social Sciences: Red, purple, or yellow stoles and honor cords.

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