College of the Florida Keys

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) holds its commencement ceremonies on the Key West Campus, usually in the Tennessee Williams Theatre for spring graduations. Graduates check in early, don their cap and gown, have professional photos taken, and then process into the venue. The ceremony celebrates associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, certificates, and dual-enrollment achievements.

Regarding their academic regalia, CFK students wear blue and orange graduation gown and cap — as noted in their 2025 commencement. Herff Jones is the official supplier: students must order their cap and gown in advance (deadline is often shared via the CFK graduation page). Graduates pick up their regalia from the Key West campus bookstore a few days before commencement.

However, CFK’s publicly available catalog and student handbook do not mention any official honor cords, stoles, or tassel color codes tied to GPA or discipline. A scan of their college catalog and student handbook reveals no specific listing for honor cord colors or approved stoles. CFK’s news around past ceremonies only notes “blue and orange graduation attire.” Thus, while academic regalia is clearly defined (cap, gown, color), details on cords, tassels, and stoles (such as honor cords or discipline-based stoles) are not publicly documented in their handbooks or catalog.

In summary, CFK’s graduation regalia centers on a unified blue-and-orange gown and cap, with no publicly disclosed color‑coded honor cords or stoles for different GPA levels or disciplines. Their commencement remains a formal celebration of academic achievement in a compact, community setting — but the lack of detailed regalia guidelines in their official literature suggests that honor accessories may be less standardized than at larger institutions.

CFK Blue & Orange Academic Regalia – Graduation Cap and Gown

Official College of the Florida Keys (CFK) regalia set for commencement, featuring bold blue and orange gown and matching mortarboard cap.

Regalia Colors: CFK’s signature ocean blue gown and sunset orange accents — institutionally consistent
Cap: Matching blue mortarboard cap supplied by Herff Jones
Ordering: Order through Herff Jones by CFK’s published cap and gown deadline
Pick-up: Regalia is distributed at the Key West campus bookstore prior to commencement
Honor Cords & Tassels: No formal or public color‑coding by GPA or discipline in CFK documentation
Stoles: CFK does not list specific stole colors per discipline or honor level in its student handbook or catalog
One‑Color Regalia: Designed to be simple, unified, and reflective of CFK’s community spirit

Perfect for CFK graduates, this graduation regalia set echoes the exact gown and cap color scheme worn on the stage at CFK commencement.

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