Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Red Rocks Community College holds a single annual commencement ceremony each spring (next scheduled: May 16, 2026), when degrees and certificates awarded in summer, fall, or spring are celebrated. Graduates—including associate‑degree, bachelor of applied science, or certificate recipients — must register for the ceremony by a set deadline to participate.

For commencement, RRCC requires that all graduates wear approved academic regalia. Cap, gown, and tassel are mandatory: the online ordering link for cap and gown packages is provided each year, with a purchase deadline (e.g. April 1, 2026) for home shipping or in‑bookstore pickup.

For graduates earning a Bachelor of Applied Science, the requirement is a black cap and gown with a maroon stole, per the 2025 instructions. However — beyond that stole mention — RRCC’s publicly available documents do **not** publish a full color‑coded chart for tassels, hoods, or stoles by academic discipline or degree level. The 2020 Commencement Program states that RRCC follows the general Academic Costume Code: hoods should reflect field of study via velvet trim or tassel color, cap is black mortarboard, and tassels or hood velvet border denote field specialization.

Regarding honors, RRCC awards a **medallion** (not cords) to graduates with a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.85 and at least 30 credits when participating in commencement. Qualified students may request the medallion from Student Records prior to the ceremony, and wear it on their gown. There is no public mention of institution‑issued honor cords or stoles for honors beyond that medallion.

In summary: Red Rocks Community College enforces a structured commencement regalia policy — mandatory cap, gown, tassel (and for some degrees a maroon stole) — distributed via approved vendor. The general practice aligns with the Academic Costume Code: cap is a black mortarboard, tassel or hood velvet color may reflect a graduate’s field of study. Official color‑charts beyond the maroon stole (for BAS) are not publicly shared; honors recognition is via a medallion rather than cords or stoles. Thus, for cap and gown sets aimed at RRCC graduates, a neutral black gown and cap with standard tassel — plus optional stole or custom cords — represents the safe baseline.

• Mortarboard cap, academic gown, and tassel — required attire for Red Rocks Community College commencement participants.
• Classic black gown and cap design — uniform base across all programs and credentials at RRCC.
• Includes optional maroon stole — mandatory for Bachelor of Applied Science graduates at RRCC commencement.
• Optional adornment friendly — supports cords, field‑based tassels/hoods, or other honors accessories consistent with general academic‑dress conventions.
• One‑set fits all graduates — simplifies procurement for certificate, associate‑degree, or bachelor‑level completions.
• Ceremony‑ready and photo‑ready — ideal for commencement walk, diploma presentation, graduation photos, and keepsake display.

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