Tarrant County College Commencement Ceremony & Academic Regalia Overview

The Tarrant County College commencement ceremony is an annual event that formally recognizes graduates who have earned their degrees or certificates. Students must complete the graduation application process, meet all requirements, submit the graduation interest form and register for the commencement in order to participate. {index=1}

For the ceremony, participating graduates are required to wear academic regalia: a graduation cap (mortarboard), a matching graduation gown and a tassel. According to the official cap & gown regalia page, TCC provides regalia (cap and gown) for eligible graduates via the campus bookstore and designated pickup schedule.The gown is the standard approved style for TCC, and the cap must be worn level with the tassel initially on the right side; after stage crossing and photo, graduates may move their tassel to the left.

Honor cords, stoles and tassel variations distinguish academic honors and student organization participation. For example, gold cords indicate “Highest Honors,” “Honors,” “Graduation with Distinction,” and national honor society memberships. Red, white and blue cords signify military service. Gold stoles mark membership in the honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), and white tassels identify Early College High School graduates.These color distinctions help graduates, faculty and attendees visually recognise scholastic achievement and service roles during the ceremony.

Faculty and advanced-degree recipients wear full academic regalia appropriate to their highest earned degree and academic discipline. While TCC’s publicly available materials emphasise the student cap, gown and tassel set, standard academic regalia conventions apply for faculty and advanced degrees, with discipline-based hoods, velvet trim and school-specific colours. The college’s commencement instructions also stress formal attire under regalia—dark trousers or dresses and dark-shoes are recommended.

In summary: Graduates at Tarrant County College should order or pick up their correct cap, gown and tassel set ahead of commencement, verify their honor cord or stole eligibility and colour, and wear the gown, cap and tassel in accordance with ceremony requirements. Faculty and advanced-degree participants should ensure their academic regalia aligns with degree level and discipline. This careful attention guarantees that the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and academic regalia meet college standards and present a unified appearance in ceremony photographs and proceedings.

Tarrant County College Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Stoles

Premium graduation gowns, caps, tassels, honor cords and stoles for Tarrant County College graduates, faculty and alumni. Designed for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and faculty academic regalia. Confirm official TCC accessory colours before ordering.

• Graduation gown: Designed in TCC’s approved color scheme, available in full size range.
• Graduation cap (mortarboard): Traditional design with matching band and tassel loop.
• Tassel, honor cord & stole: Gold cords for academic honors, red/white/blue cords for veteran recognition, gold stoles for honor society membership (Phi Theta Kappa) at TCC.
• Faculty and advanced degree regalia: Options for master’s and doctoral robes, hoods and stoles reflecting discipline-specific colors and academic level.
• Sizing & care: Includes size chart and care instructions to maintain the look for your ceremony and photos.

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