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Caps, Gowns, and Tassels

All graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony are required to wear a blue cap and gown with a blue and gold tassel.

Cap and Gowns will be available for order starting Monday, January 20.

To order:

1. Go to (Link will open in January)
2. Under "Categories", click on "Regalia"
3. Select Cap/Gown & Tassel
   1. Please make sure to select your height
4. If you will be picking up on campus, select in-store pick up
5. If you need your regalia shipped, fill in the shipping information, select "Home Delivery" and pay for your order
   
   • Last day to order cap & gowns: Friday, March 7
   • Pick up date for cap, gown & tickets begins: Monday, April 21.
   • Last Pick up date for tickets at campus store: Friday, May 2.
   • Last Pick up date for cap & gown: Friday, May 9.
   • Pick up location will be across the hall from the Campus Store or you can select the option to pay for delivery.

This year, the College will be covering the costs of all graduate cap & gown bundles. Graduates will still be responsible for any costs related to hoods, honors tassels, shipping, or late fees. Those costs are below.

• • Any orders that were not placed on the SUNY Canton webpage prior to the March 7th deadline will be subject to a $10.00 fee.
• Bachelor Hoods - $40.00 Bachelor hoods come in the following colors:
  • Bachelor of Business – Drab (Brown)
  • Bachelor of Technology – Orange
  • Bachelor of Science - Gold (Yellow)
• Honors Tassels - $10.00 Honor graduates with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to wear a gold tassel. Upon request and verification, honor students may purchase a gold tassel.

Graduates who are members of official registered honor societies may opt to purchase and wear an honor cord, medallion, or stole (depending on the honor society). This distinction is not for all students who may be graduating with honors, but only for those who are members of honor societies. The following honors societies and groups have a cord, stole, or medallion available for purchase for confirmed, active members:

• Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Specific to students in 4-year programs.
  • Students may purchase a blue and gold cord or gold stole through the Golden Key site directly. You must be a member and log in through your account to purchase these items.
• Alpha Phi Sigma
  • Specific to Criminal Justice majors.
  • Students have the option to purchase a medallion, blue and gold cord, or gold stole with blue letting through the APS faculty advisor.
• Tau Alpha Pi
  • Specific to Engineering Technology majors.
  • Students have the option to purchase a gold and green cord through the TAP advisor.
• Tau Phi Zeta
  • Specific to Veterinary Technology Majors.
  • Students will order hunter green and silver honor cord and society pin through TPZ advisor.
• Current and former service members
  • Verified students may contact the campus Veterans Coordinator to coordinate pick up of a red, white, and blue cord.

*Please reach out to your Honor Society or group Advisor for any information on stoles or cords*

Your official SUNY Canton class rings can be ordered online here from Herff Jones. The website showcases a variety of styles and includes online promo codes to save during checkout.