San Antonio College Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

San Antonio College (SAC) holds an annual commencement ceremony for graduates who complete degree or certificate requirements in fall, spring or summer terms. The ceremony is held at a venue such as the Freeman Coliseum or the Alamodome depending on the cohort.

SAC provides a complimentary cap and gown for eligible graduation candidates. Students are asked to order their cap and gown online by the stated deadline; additional sets may be purchased. The standard regalia for most associate-degree or certificate graduates is a red cap and gown. Graduates earning a Bachelor of Science (e.g., certain nursing BS-degree candidates) receive a black cap and gown. Regalia includes the cap, gown, and a tassel.

For eligible students, SAC issues honor cords at regalia pickup. According to the 2025 Commencement page: a black honor cord is awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or above, and a yellow cord is provided to members of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa.

SAC’s published public materials do not detail any formal color-coding system for stoles, hoods, or discipline-based academic regalia (e.g. no listing of hood colors for different academic fields) — nor any publicly accessible policy for master’s or doctoral regalia. No mention is made of faculty regalia colors or official stoles. The official regalia instructions emphasize that the ordered cap, gown, and tassel are required for participation.

In summary: SAC’s commencement system is straightforward and accessible. It provides graduates with a cap, gown and tassel (red for associates/certificates, black for bachelor degree in certain programs), offers honor cords for academic or honor-society achievement, and requires proper regalia order and pickup prior to the ceremony. Because there is no public documentation on stoles, hoods, doctoral gowns, or discipline-color codes, any listing for such items would be speculative rather than officially endorsed.

San Antonio College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Graduation Set

Get ready for graduation with the official San Antonio College cap and gown set — includes cap, gown and tassel. Honor cords available for qualifying graduates. Perfect for associate, certificate, or bachelor degree candidates.

• Standard Cap & Gown Kit: Mortarboard cap and full-length gown — red for associate/certificate, black for bachelor (e.g., nursing) graduates. Complies with SAC commencement requirements.
• Tassel Included: Graduation tassel included — necessary for ceremony participation and stage walk.
• Honor Cord Options: Black cord for GPA-based honors, and yellow cord for honor-society members qualify. Pick-up arranged with regalia distribution.
• Official Regalia Compliance: Matches the publicly posted commencement regalia guidelines from SAC — ensures acceptance at graduation ceremony.
• Size-Matched & Comfortable: Gown sizing based on height/weight categories ensures proper fit and comfort during procession and ceremony.
• Optional Extra Sets Available: Additional cap & gown sets can be purchased — ideal for souvenirs, family keepsakes or multiple ceremonies.

Prepare for your San Antonio College commencement — order your cap & gown set, add honor cords if eligible, and walk across the stage with ceremony-ready academic regalia and pride!

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