East Georgia State College

East Georgia State College (EGSC) maintains a formal academic regalia policy for its graduation ceremonies, as outlined in its “Academic Processions & Regalia” policy adopted by faculty senate. During commencement, graduates wear traditional black gowns and mortarboard graduation caps, and follow the long‑standing ritual of shifting their tassel from the right to the left once their degree is conferred.

EGSC uses colored tassels to distinguish between types of credentials: green tassels for associate degree graduates and gold tassels for bachelor’s degree graduates, per its Academic & Leadership Distinction guidelines. Honor cords and stoles are also used: a gold cord designates honor graduates (cum laude, magna, summa), while gold‑and‑blue cords mark Phi Theta Kappa members. Additional cords include navy for military graduates, black for AAMI (African American Male Initiative), purple/green/gold for Student Ambassadors, and red/white/blue for student government leaders.

Faculty participating in academic processions are required to wear “appropriate academic regalia” for formal ceremonies. However, EGSC’s public policies do not include a detailed discipline‑based color chart for hoods, nor clearly specify velvet trim or academic hood lining in their online catalog or commencement documents. Likewise, there is no publicly documented stole color scheme tied to specific colleges or academic fields — most honors and organizational recognition at commencement rely on cords and medallions rather than standardized stoles.

In short, EGSC’s regalia tradition emphasizes a black graduation gown and mortarboard, with tassels in green (associate) or gold (bachelor), and a variety of honor cords to represent academic achievement and affiliation. Faculty are expected to don academic dress, but the college does not make its full hood‑color system publicly available.

EGSC Academic Regalia Package – Cap, Gown & Honor Cords

A premium cap-and-gown set designed for East Georgia State College graduates, styled to reflect EGSC’s official commencement traditions.

• Gown Color: Black, matching EGSC’s graduation gown standard. /li>
• Cap: Traditional black mortarboard.
• Tassel Options:
  • Green – Associate degree
  • Gold – Bachelor’s degree
• Honor Cords Included:
  • Gold – Honor graduates
  • Gold & Blue – Phi Theta Kappa
  • Navy – Military
  • Black – AAMI
  • Purple/Green/Gold – Ambassadors
  • Red/White/Blue – SGA
• Faculty Regalia Style: Academic robes expected for faculty at commencement.
• Ordering & Pickup: Students must apply for graduation and order regalia via EGSC’s graduation application process / bookstore.

*This academic regalia package aligns with East Georgia State College’s publicly documented commencement and regalia policies.*

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