SUNY Adirondack Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

The SUNY Adirondack hosts its annual commencement ceremony at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, gathering graduates who complete their degrees in December, May, or August.

For commencement participation, all graduates must order an official cap, gown and tassel set. The standard undergraduate set includes a black graduation gown with a matching mortarboard cap and a tassel. Online and campus‑store “bundle” ordering for the cap/gown/tassel begins each spring, ensuring graduates are properly robed for the procession.

Some graduates may choose to personalize their mortarboard cap — decorating is allowed, giving students a chance to express individuality while keeping a unified academic gown appearance. While the public documentation does not list a formal honor‑cord or stole color chart, the standard academic‑regalia bundle focuses on the cap, gown and tassel as the uniform base. Optional accessories such as cords or stoles — if allowed — would supplement the standard black gown and cap, adding recognition of honors, achievements or affiliations.

For advanced degree graduates (if offered) or special credential recipients, academic‑regalia protocols may adapt: the gown style may differ, and participants may wear hoods or other regalia features appropriate to their degree level. Faculty and staff in the procession also wear traditional academic robes and caps or tams, aligned with their highest earned degree and academic discipline. This creates a cohesive and dignified presentation across all participants — students, graduates, and faculty.

Whether undergraduate or advanced degree recipient, the combination of a graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel (and hood or academic accessories if applicable) ensures a polished and formal commencement appearance at SUNY Adirondack. The official regalia rental or purchase ensures size compliance and uniformity, preserving the ceremony’s dignity and tradition.

Google Store‑Style Listing Highlights — Academic Regalia Packages

• Cap, gown & tassel sets required for all SUNY Adirondack graduates
• Mortarboard cap with tassel — classic graduation cap & gown appearance
• Optional honor cords or stoles to signify academic or organizational distinction
• Faculty and advanced‑degree robes available — professional academic regalia sets
• Complete regalia bundles including cap, gown, tassel (and optional hood or accessories) — ceremony‑ready
• Uniform black graduation gowns ensure a unified, dignified commencement ceremony look