Tacoma Community College Commencement Ceremony & Academic Regalia Summary

The Tacoma Community College commencement ceremony is a celebratory milestone recognizing graduates who have earned certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and other credentials. All participating graduates wear the appropriate academic regalia—specifically a graduation cap (mortarboard), a matching graduation gown and tassel. According to the official TCC program, students graduating with certificates, high school diplomas or associate degrees wear blue caps and gowns, while those awarded bachelor’s degrees wear black caps and gowns.

For correct use of graduation gown and cap, TCC directs candidates to arrive early, check in and wear the appropriate cap, gown and tassel set. The tassel begins on the right side of the cap and moves to the left during the ceremony when directed, symbolizing the conferral of the degree.Cords and stoles are also part of the academic regalia set: honor cords are awarded to students with high academic distinction (for example, double gold for GPA 3.70+; single gold for GPA 3.50-3.69), blue and gold for membership in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honour Society, and red-white-blue for U.S. military veterans.

Faculty and staff members participating in the commencement procession wear faculty regalia representing the highest degree they have earned. The Faculty Negotiated Agreement notes that TCC provides full-time or part-time academic employees with a college-issued cap, gown and hood at no cost for commencement participation.The academic regalia package for faculty includes a hood that reflects the discipline and degree level, aligning with standard academic regalia conventions.

This concise overview captures the essential elements of the TCC graduation gown, cap and tassel system, the color conventions for cords and stoles, and the faculty regalia protocol. Prospective graduates should confirm any discipline-specific stoles or departmental colors with the Registrar’s office, and ensure their cap, gown and tassel set meets the college requirements in advance.

Tacoma Community College Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown, Tassel & Stoles

High-quality Tacoma Community College graduation gowns, caps, tassels, honor cords and stoles. Suitable for bachelor, master, doctoral and faculty academic regalia. Confirm official TCC regalia colors with the Registrar before ordering.

• Graduation gown: Standard TCC student set in approved color, available in full sizes.
• Graduation cap (mortarboard): Traditional style, with matching band and tassel loop.
• Tassel, honor cord & stole: Choose your color combination to reflect degree level, honors and discipline at TCC.
• Faculty and advanced degree regalia: Options for master’s, doctoral and faculty robes, hoods and stoles in discipline-specific colors.
• Sizing & care: Includes size chart and care instructions to keep your gown looking sharp on graduation day.

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