Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College holds annual commencement ceremonies celebrating student achievement with formal academic regalia that includes a graduation cap, graduation gown, tassels, and academic distinctions such as honor cords and stoles. CAC’s commencement ceremonies bring together graduates, faculty, and family to recognize academic success across associate and certificate programs. Graduates wear traditional cap and gown attire in accordance with longstanding academic dress practices.

The CAC commencement ceremony blends tradition, academic achievement, and community celebration, ensuring graduates are recognized with proper academic dress, including cap, gown, tassels, honor cords, and approved stoles that reflect their scholastic and service accomplishments.

• Central Arizona College cap, gown & tassel set for bachelor & master commencement.
• Black academic graduation gown with mortarboard cap for formal commencement ceremonial wear.
• Honor cords & stoles: Gold (Honors & PTK), red (TRIO), black/platinum (leadership), green/gold (dual enrollment).
• Tassels coordinate with academic achievement & traditional commencement attire.
• Faculty regalia includes hoods & velvet accents reflecting highest degrees.
• Fits associate, bachelor, and master graduates participating in CAC spring commencement.

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