Southside Virginia Community College

Commencement Ceremony Overview

The annual commencement at SVCC takes place in the spring — for 2025, graduation was held on May 10 at the Joan Perry Brock Center on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Graduates assemble early (between 8:00–9:00 a.m.) for check‑in; the processional begins at 9:30 a.m., with faculty, administrators and graduates marching in formal order. Attendance by family is by ticket only (graduates receive a limited number of guest tickets). SVCC allows streaming of the ceremony for those unable to attend in person.

Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood

SVCC requires all graduates to wear official SVCC academic regalia — high‑school gown or other non‑SVCC regalia is not permitted. The standard graduation set ordered for SVCC commencement includes a black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and academic hood. The hood is included because SVCC provides a full “cap, gown and hood” package rather than just cap and gown.

The official regalia ordering process is handled via vendor ordering — graduates must order via the vendor website (Herff Jones) with “Southside Virginia Community College” selected. The set cost (as per published directions) includes gown, cap, hood and tassel.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Additional Regalia

Based on SVCC public documentation, the standard regalia package does not explicitly mention approved honor cords or stoles. The SVCC “Cap & Gown” ordering page and regalia instructions refer only to cap, gown, tassel, and hood. The publicly available SVCC catalog notes that “graduation honors are not applicable” for certain programs, suggesting limited or no formal honors‑cord system for many degrees. Because there is no publicly available SVCC color‑code or policy for honor cords, stoles or tassel‑color by degree type, program, or honor level, we cannot reliably specify unique cord or stole colors, or tassel‑color codes for bachelor/master/associate levels at SVCC.

In short: SVCC’s commencement regalia follows a classic academic‑dress model — a standard black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and hood — all supplied via official vendor ordering. Additional cords or stoles are not standard, or at least not documented publicly in an official color‑coded system for honors or disciplines.

Southside Virginia Community College Graduation Regalia — Cap, Gown & Tassel Kit

Celebrate your graduation from Southside Virginia Community College with the official academic regalia package. Order through the authorized vendor to ensure compliance with SVCC commencement requirements.

Product Includes (Standard Undergraduate / Certificate / Associate / Bachelor)

• Graduation gown — official SVCC gown as required
• Mortarboard cap with tassel
• Tassel — included with gown & cap set
• Optional hood (if applicable for degree or credential)

Key Features & Benefits

• Meets SVCC commencement dress code — high‑school gowns not allowed
• Vendor supplied — ensure proper fit and institutional branding
• Cap, gown, tassel, hood included — all you need for graduation day
• Easy order process — order during the spring ordering window before the April deadline

Optional / Additional Regalia (Honors, Societies, Special Recognition)

• Honor cords, stoles or hoods — available separately for qualifying graduates or honor‑society members (subject to society or SVCC approval)
• Custom stoles or cords — may be available depending on degree, honor status, or credential program

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