Spokane Community College organizes its annual commencement ceremony for graduates who have completed degree or certificate requirements and submitted the required graduation application. Caps and gowns are distributed at no cost — graduates must pick up their cap and gown at the SCC Bookstore starting May 19 each year.

The official academic regalia set includes a mortarboard graduation cap, a graduation gown, and a tassel. Graduates are expected to arrive at the ceremony wearing their cap and gown; footwear such as stilettos is discouraged due to venue constraints.

For recognition of academic achievement, SCC awards honor cords to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher (as of the latest academic term) — these cords are issued along with regalia at pick-up. Veterans may receive “Americana” cords distributed through SCC’s Veteran services center.

Guests and family members are welcome to attend — no tickets are required. Seating is first come, first served; the ceremony is free for all attendees. Students must wear their cap, gown, and tassel to participate. Diplomas or diploma covers are distributed appropriately, and formal diplomas are mailed after final processing.

While SCC clearly outlines its regalia distribution and honor cord policy, the publicly available documentation does **not** provide a breakdown of tassel colors, hood colors, stoles, or discipline‑specific regalia color codes for different academic programs. As a result, SCC’s academic regalia for most graduates remains a standardized black gown and mortarboard with optional honor cords — ensuring uniformity and fairness across all graduates while still recognizing scholastic achievement.

Official Spokane Community College Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Celebrate your graduation from Spokane Community College with the official academic regalia package — includes gown, cap, tassel and optional honor cords for eligible graduates.

• Graduation gown: standard SCC black academic gown
• Graduation cap: mortarboard included in set
• Tassel: included for all graduates participating in commencement
• Honor cords: awarded to graduates with GPA ≥ 3.50; veteran cords available for eligible veteran students
• Official distribution: pickup at SCC Bookstore — no cost to graduates
• Fully compliant: meets SCC commencement attire requirements and ensures eligibility to walk at ceremony

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