Vance–Granville Community College — Commencement & Academic Regalia

Vance–Granville Community College holds its annual graduation ceremony in May at the Henderson main campus, inviting associate degree and diploma recipients to participate. Graduates must apply online by the published deadline and must **order their own cap and gown set** (cap, gown and tassel) in advance—the college bookstore does not carry regalia. The graduation gown for participating students is the classic black gown; the graduation cap is the traditional mortarboard. Tassel sets accompany this attire and are required for ceremony eligibility. Honor cords and stoles (for example those awarded through the honor society Phi Theta Kappa) may be worn by qualifying students, with guidance specifying that only officially approved honor society stoles (the gold PTK key stole) are acceptable.

The college website notes the “cap & gown order deadlines” and emphasises that only the cap, gown and tassel set—approximately the $48 set price—is required to participate. The regalia must reach the graduate in advance of the ceremony as last‐minute orders incur higher shipping costs. While VGCC does not publish a detailed discipline colour chart for tassels, the universal black gown and mortarboard act as the foundational academic regalia; tassel colours and stoles vary by student honours, organizational recognition and a few departmental distinctions. The day‑of ceremony logistics—check‑in location, rehearsal time, guest seating and inclement weather plan—are clearly stated, supporting graduates and families in preparation. Overall, VGCC’s commencement and academic dress policy emphasise student responsibility for ordering the correct graduation gown, cap, tassel and optional honor cords and stoles, ensuring visual consistency, accessibility and formal recognition of academic achievement.

Vance‑Granville Community College Academic Regalia & Graduation Gown Colours

At Vance‑Granville Community College’s Campus of Applied Sciences & Technology, commencement ceremonies require approved academic regalia including the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, honour cords and stoles. Graduates are responsible for ordering their own cap, gown and tassel set in advance of the ceremony.

Bachelor Level Regalia

• Gown: black bachelor’s gown required for participation in the VGCC graduation ceremony.
• Cap: black mortarboard style with flat top, worn for the ceremony.
• Tassel: select the discipline or institution‑standard colour appropriate for your program.
• Honor cords: awarded for academic clarifications, honour societies (e.g., gold key for PTK) – order the approved cord.
• Stoles: optional cultural or organisational recognition stoles in approved colours; students must adhere to the policy when adding adornments.

Master Level Regalia

• Gown: black master’s robe with oblong sleeves.
• Tassel: discipline colour or special recognition colour for the graduate level.
• Hood (if applicable): may accompany master’s regalia; hoods are lined with institutional colours and trimmed per discipline.
• Honor cords & stoles: recognition for departmental achievement or graduate‑level societies.

Doctoral Level & Faculty Regalia

• Doctoral gown: black robe with velvet panels and sleeve bars to meet academic regalia code.
• Tassel: often metallic gold or discipline‑specific colour signifying highest academic degree.
• Faculty regalia: design reflects highest earned degree, including appropriate hood, facings and institutional colours.

Cap & Gown Tassel Sets (All Levels)

• Includes: graduation gown + cap + tassel for Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at VGCC.
• Honor cords and stoles sold separately in approved colours for VGCC recognitions.
• Meets the academic regalia requirements set by Vance‑Granville Community College’s commencement policy.

Discipline & Regalia Colour Details

• Tassel and hood trim colours correspond to academic fields following standard academic dress codes (for example: arts/letters, science, education, business, technology).
• Students should confirm their major’s approved tassel or hood trim colour with VGCC’s Registrar or program director prior to ordering.

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