At STCC, commencement takes place at a central venue (e.g. MassMutual Center) — graduates are required to wear academic regalia: a graduation cap and gown, and are provided their cap and gown free of charge.

The standard graduation gown is black, and the cap is a classic mortarboard with a black tassel by default. Academic honors tassels (for students with honors) are provided in alternate colors (typically red, silver or gold).

In addition to the basic cap, gown and tassel, STCC allows graduates to wear honor cords, stoles, or medals — but only those belonging to officially recognized and registered clubs, organizations, support programs, or honors societies. Students (or their organizations) must arrange these accessories through the college’s Office of Student Activities & Development.

The policy ensures that all regalia — cap and gown tassels sets, stoles, cords — remain standardized and institution-approved. The default tassel is black, but honors tassels (red, silver, or gold) are used where applicable. This maintains a uniform academic-regalia appearance across commencement, while still allowing recognition of honors, veteran status, program affiliations, or membership in student organizations.

In short: STCC’s commencement gown is standard black, cap is mortarboard with black tassel by default; honors graduates may receive red/silver/gold tassels; cords, stoles or medals are permitted only if provided by recognized STCC clubs or programs, following the college’s regalia policy. Together, these elements — graduation gown, graduation cap and tassels sets, honor cords, and stoles — compose the academic regalia for each graduate, preserving dignity, uniformity, and formal tradition.

Official STCC Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown & Tassel Sets

Celebrate your graduation from Springfield Technical Community College with the official academic regalia set and approved honor accessories.

• Graduation gown: classic black academic gown for all graduates
• Graduation cap: black mortarboard with standard black tassel included
• Honors tassel options: red, silver, or gold for graduates earning honors
• Honor cords, stoles, or medals: available through recognized STCC clubs, organizations, veteran support or honor societies (must be registered for legitimacy)
• Fully compliant with STCC’s Commencement Regalia Policy; free basic cap/gown for graduates, accessory costs apply only if student-led groups provide them

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