Western Nevada College Commencement Ceremony & Academic Regalia

Western Nevada College (WNC) requires all eligible graduates to submit a graduation application by the posted deadline and to order their cap, gown, and tassel package in advance. The college’s commencement ceremony celebrates associate, bachelor, and certificate graduates in a formal academic event. WNC emphasizes that the cap and gown package must be purchased by the published deadline to ensure on-time delivery, as these items are not available for purchase at the ceremony.

The standard academic attire for graduates includes the graduation gown and matching graduation cap. Although WNC does not publish a detailed discipline-specific color chart for tassels, honor cords, or stoles, graduates are required to wear approved regalia. Honor cords are available for graduates meeting criteria for Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.90+), Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.75+), and Cum Laude (GPA 3.60+).

Faculty and administrators participating in the ceremony wear advanced-degree academic regalia consistent with traditional academic dress, including appropriate gowns, hoods, and caps. Emphasis is placed on the complete academic regalia set—graduation gown, graduation cap, and tassel—ensuring graduates maintain uniformity and ceremony eligibility.

Key highlights of the WNC commencement and regalia policy include:

• Graduates must order the official cap, gown, and tassel set in advance.
• Graduation gown color and cap are standardized for the ceremony.
• Approved tassels and honor cords are worn according to degree level and academic honors.
• Faculty regalia reflects traditional academic dress standards for advanced degrees.
• Wearing the complete cap, gown, and tassel set is required for participation in the commencement ceremony.

Graduates are advised to confirm size, color, and complete bundle requirements ahead of the deadline to ensure a seamless commencement experience. WNC’s academic regalia policy ensures both a uniform and celebratory appearance for all students participating in the ceremony.

Western Nevada College Graduation Regalia

Celebrate your achievement with official Western Nevada College commencement attire. Perfect for graduates from all disciplines, this collection features graduation gowns, graduation caps, tassels, honor cords, and stoles tailored to each academic level.

• Bachelor: Cap and gown with tassel, honor cord, and stoles in official college colors
• Master: Cap and gown with tassel, honor cord, and stoles in official college colors
• Doctoral: Cap and gown with tassel, honor cord, and stoles in official college colors
• Faculty Regalia: Gown and hood in official academic colors
• Discipline-Specific Regalia: Caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles reflecting various academic disciplines

All regalia sets are crafted to meet Western Nevada College commencement standards, ensuring a professional and memorable ceremony.