Salish Kootenai College Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Salish Kootenai College holds its commencement ceremony in early June each year. For 2025, the 45th Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 AM in the Joe McDonald Health & Fitness Center Gymnasium.

The public Graduation page lists the schedule, diploma conferral, faculty and staff awards, honorary degrees, and opening/closing prayers and songs — consistent with SKC’s culturally grounded, tribal‑college traditions.

However — unlike many colleges/universities — SKC’s publicly available documents (Registrar page, catalog, and policy/handbook) do **not** specify any formal academic‑regalia code: there is no publicly accessible guideline or color‑coded chart for graduation gowns, tassels, honor cords, stoles or hoods. I found no reference to mandatory gown color, tassel color by discipline, or a standard stole/hood color scheme for bachelor’s, master’s or other degrees.

Moreover, while SKC issues a “Graduate Honoring PowWow” to celebrate graduates — where graduates receive “official graduation stoles and tassels” during a culturally meaningful Grand Entry dance — the publicly available descriptions do *not* define what colors these stoles or tassels are, nor whether they vary by degree level, honors, or academic discipline.

In short: SKC’s publicly accessible information confirms the date, venue, and ceremonial structure of commencement, but provides **no official, published requirements or color‑coded standards** for graduation gown/ cap/ tassel/ honor‑cord or stole colors. Consequently, any listing or product description claiming to represent “official SKC cap & gown with color‑coded tassels or stoles by discipline/honor” would be speculative, not grounded in public documentation.

Salish Kootenai College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Compatible Graduation Set

Prepare for your SKC graduation or Graduate Honoring PowWow with this standard academic regalia kit. Includes mortarboard cap and gown, with flexibility to add tassels, honor cords or stoles if you choose — matching SKC’s public commencement format and guidelines.

• Standard Cap & Gown Kit: Mortarboard cap and full‑length gown, appropriate for certificate to master’s degree graduates.
• Flexible Tassel / Accessory Compatibility: Use your own tassel, cords, or stoles (if permitted) — suitable when there is no publicly mandated tassel or stole color scheme.
• Classic, Formal Graduation Look: Traditional gown design ensures a clean, dignified appearance on stage, for diploma presentation and family photos.
• Universal Fit for All Degree Levels: Works for associate, bachelor’s, or graduate‑level students at SKC — a versatile option when specific regalia standards are not defined.
• Perfect for Keepsakes or Multiple Ceremonies: Durable gown and cap that you can reuse for future events or as memorabilia of your graduation journey. ????

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