SSCC holds its annual commencement for eligible graduates — Spring, Summer, and Fall term completers — at the college’s Patriot Center on Central Campus. Graduates must apply for graduation through their academic advisor, pay any required diploma fees, and purchase their regalia from the college bookstore before the published deadline to participate. Regalia includes the graduation gown and mortarboard cap. Non-SSCC or third-party regalia is not permitted.

Cap, Gown & Tassel Requirements

To walk in commencement, students must purchase the official graduation gown and mortarboard cap from the SSCC bookstore. The black cap and gown comprise the standard academic dress for graduates — no alternate colors or external robes are allowed. The tassel is included with the regalia set. Personal decoration, custom cap-painting, or unofficial cords/stoles not issued or approved by SSCC are prohibited.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Tassel Colors — Documentation Status

Although SSCC issues official cap and gown sets, publicly available college catalogs and graduation-resource pages do **not** define any formal policy for colored tassels, honor cords, or graduation stoles tied to different degree levels, honors status, or academic disciplines. There is no published chart or handbook listing color-coded regalia for associates, certificates, or any academic honors. As a result, there is no verifiable information about honor cords or stoles for high-achieving students — any listing claiming such items for SSCC would be speculative.

Conclusion — What Is Officially Documented

In summary: SSCC’s commencement and academic-regalia policy mandates a standard black mortarboard cap, black gown, and tassel obtained through the college bookstore; these are required for participation. There is no public, official policy indicating colored tassels, honor cords or stoles for different degrees or honors. Therefore, any accurate product-listing or informational content should reference only the official cap, gown, and tassel — and avoid claiming unverified color-coded accessories or honor regalia for SSCC graduates.

SSCC Official Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Overview

At SSCC, all graduates participating in the commencement ceremony are required to wear the official academic regalia: graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel. Regalia must be ordered through the Central Campus bookstore by the published deadline prior to the ceremony.

Cap & Gown Requirements

The standard graduation gown and black mortarboard cap are mandatory for all degree or certificate recipients. Only regalia purchased via SSCC’s approved bookstore is accepted for participation in the ceremony.

Tassel, Stoles & Honor-Cord Colors — Current Status

Standard tassel included: Each regalia package includes a tassel that accompanies the cap and gown.
No public color-by-major chart: SSCC has not published any chart mapping academic disciplines, degree types, or majors to specific tassel, hood, or stole colors.
No documented system for honor cords or stoles: There is no public policy or guidance indicating which, if any, honor cords or stoles are sanctioned, or what colors they might use.
Purchase discretion required: If additional regalia items (cords, stoles) are offered externally or by third-party sellers, buyers should verify eligibility and compliance with SSCC bookstore or Registrar’s Office.

Key Advice for Graduates & Vendors

Buy your cap, gown and tassel only through SSCC’s approved bookstore and meet the ordering deadline.
Do not assume discipline-specific color schemes — SSCC does not publicly guarantee any such variation.
If selling regalia sets aimed at SSCC graduates, include a clear notice: “Color assignment for tassels/cords/stoles not defined — confirm with SSCC before ordering.”
Optional cords or stoles (for honors or societies) are not part of standard issue and require separate verification.

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