Ripon College – Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Ripon College awards degrees through formal commencement ceremonies for graduating students across bachelor and (if applicable) graduate programs. However — after reviewing the Ripon College website and publicly accessible resources — there is no published handbook, PDF, or policy page that defines specific standards for academic regalia. That means no public requirement for graduation gown color, cap style, tassel color, hood/stole lining, or honor‑cord designs is available.

Regalia Policy — Not Publicly Defined

The absence of a dedicated “graduation attire guide,” “regalia color chart,” or “commencement dress code” on Ripon College’s official site indicates that there is no accessible, institution‑wide standard for academic regalia. Without such documentation, any assumption about cap, gown, hood or cord colors remains speculative.

Implications for Graduates & Vendors

• Graduates planning to purchase or rent cap & gown sets should treat gown color, cap style, tassel, hood/stole, and honor‑cord selections as vendor‑provided or customizable, not mandated by Ripon College.
• Any product listing referencing “Ripon College graduation regalia” must clearly note that colors and style options are generic or vendor-specified, unless confirmation is received directly from the Ripon College Registrar or Commencement Office.
• Honor cords, stoles, tassels, and hoods — if offered — should reflect the buyer’s or vendor’s preference; there is no publicly documented requirement at Ripon College regarding their use or standard colors.
• Faculty or advanced‑degree regalia (if applicable) should follow general academic‑regalia customs; but there is no publicly available Ripon‑specific code for velvet panels, hood colors, or gown styles for faculty.