Pierce College

Peirce College holds its annual commencement ceremony — for example, the 2025 commencement was held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater). The ceremony typically divides graduates into divisions (Business; Legal Studies; Information Technology; Health Programs; General Education; Graduate/Masters), with separate ceremonies (e.g., 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.) for different divisions in some years.

To participate, students must complete all degree requirements, satisfy minimum GPA thresholds (undergraduate: 2.0; graduate: 3.0) and settle all financial obligations by the specified deadlin Graduation honor cords (for eligible students) are distributed on the day of commencement. Caps, gowns, hoods and tassels must be ordered in advance — via the vendor Herff Jones — with a typical last‑order date in early May.

Academic Regalia Hood Colors defines hood/trim colors corresponding to degree program majors. For example: Accounting (Bachelor) – drab; Business Administration (Associate) – royal blue/yellow‑striped; Health Care Administration (Bachelor) – salmon; Information Technology (Bachelor) – yellow; Paralegal Studies (Bachelor) – purple; Liberal Studies (Bachelor) – white; etc. For graduate‑level degrees, hood trims may follow master’s‑level designations (e.g. gold for certain master’s programs).

In terms of academic regalia: graduates wear a mortarboard cap with tassel; bachelor’s and master’s graduates add a hood whose trim reflects their field of study. Caps, gowns and hoods must be purchased; the graduation fee does not include regalia. Honor cords and optional stoles/sashes (for honor societies or recognition) may be worn — with honor cords distributed on commencement day to qualifying students. Students earning two degrees should order regalia for the highest degree earned, and attend the ceremony for that degree (both degrees will be announced).

In short: Peirce College’s graduation follows standard academic‑regalia traditions. Graduates wear a cap, gown and hood (for bachelor’s & master’s), with hood colors tied to major (e.g. salmon for health, purple for paralegal, yellow for IT, drab for accounting/business, white for liberal studies). Tassels, hoods, and optional honor cords/stoles complete the ceremony attire — ordered in advance via Herff Jones, delivered prior to commencement.

Peirce College Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Peirce College celebrates its commencement annually at the historic Miller Theater in Philadelphia. The ceremony marks a major milestone for adult learners who have completed their degree requirements, satisfied GPA standards, and settled all financial obligations.

???? Graduation Cap & Gown, Academic Regalia, Tassel, Hood, Honor Cord — What You Need to Know

Graduates order their academic regalia (gown and hood) online via the vendor selected by Peirce.
The mortarboard cap and tassel are provided by the college and mailed to the student’s home address — so tassels need not be purchased separately.
The color of the hood (and by extension academic “gown color” accents) varies by major, following standard academic‑regalia discipline color codes used by Peirce.
Common hood / trim colors:
- Business / Accounting / Organizational Leadership – Drab (for Bachelor/Master) }
- Information Technology / Technology Management – Yellow (for Bachelor)
- Health‑care disciplines (e.g. Health Care Administration, Health Information Administration) – Salmon for Bachelor; Gold for Master
- Paralegal Studies – Purple (Bachelor)
- Liberal Studies – White (Bachelor)
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Honor cords and optional stoles or sashes (for honors, recognition, or special societies) are allowed as part of academic regalia when authorized by the college. Peirce encourages graduates to follow the hood‑color code for their major. (While Peirce’s publicly available documentation does not list a separate “stole color chart,” standard academic regalia practice suggests stoles or cords reflect honor society colors or institutional colors.)

Summary of Regalia by Degree Level / Discipline

Degree Level / Discipline	Gown & Hood Color / Trim / Tassel Info
Bachelor – Business / Accounting / Organizational Leadership	Gown – standard black; Hood trim – Drab; Tassel – college‑provided (black or standard)
Bachelor – Information Technology / Tech Management	Gown – black; Hood trim – Yellow; Tassel – provided cap & tassel
Bachelor – Health‑related (Health Care Administration, Health Information)	Gown – black; Hood trim – Salmon; Tassel – provided
Bachelor – Paralegal Studies	Gown – black; Hood trim – Purple; Tassel – provided
Bachelor – Liberal Studies	Gown – black; Hood trim – White; Tassel – provided
Master – various disciplines (Business, Health, Leadership, etc.)	Gown – black; Hood trim – per major (e.g. Drab, Gold, etc.); Tassel added via cap mailed by college
Doctoral / Faculty Regalia	Gown – black with velvet trim and sleeve bars per academic‑regalia code; Hood velvet/trim color reflects discipline; Tassel (if mortarboard) typically black or discipline‑specific velvet tam / hood sash depending on tradition.

Because Herff Jones handles the ordering, Peirce graduates should ensure they select the correct degree and major when ordering regalia. The hood trim color is a key identifier of academic discipline, while the gown remains the standard black. Tassels and hoods reflect major-specific colors such as Drab for business or Salmon for health programs — consistent with widely accepted academic regalia standards.

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