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Caps, Gowns, and Tassels

A blue cap (with a blue/gold tassel) and gown (also known as regalia) is required to participate (walk) in the Commencement ceremony. Military uniforms or traditional Ceremonial Dress may be worn in lieu of regalia.

Cap and Gown Ordering

Cap and Gown Ordering Opens:  Monday, January 19, 2026

*This process is for ordering your regalia items that are worn at the ceremony – cap, gown, hood, honor tassel. Orders of other graduate items, such as shirts, hats, etc., need to be placed as a separate order and handled directly by the person placing the order.

To order

• 1. Go to https://campusstore.canton.edu/
  2. Under Categories, select Regalia
  3. Bachelor Hood – If you are receiving a bachelor’s degree and want to order a hood, select Bachelor’s Hood and add the name of your major and degree in the comment box.  Note:  Bachelor hoods are as follows (Bachelor of Business – Drab (Brown), Bachelor of Technology – Orange, Bachelor of Science – Gold (Yellow)).  You do not need to choose a hood color; that will be handled by the Campus Store. 
  4. Select Regalia (Cap, Gown and Tassel)
     1. Make sure you select your height
  5. Tassel Gold (Honors) – Graduates with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to wear a gold tassel. If you believe you meet the above criteria and want to order an honors tassel, select Tassel Gold (Honors).  Note:  Honors tassels can be ordered when ordering regalia; verification of the graduate’s eligibility will be handled by the Campus Store once the graduate list comes out.  If qualifications are not met, the graduate will be refunded.
  6. If you are picking up your regalia order on campus, at the “Window,” select in-store pick up.
  7. If you need your regalia order shipped, fill in the shipping information, select Home Delivery, and pay for your order - see payment and cost information below.  Regalia orders will be shipped around April 20.
• Last Day to Order Cap and Gown: Friday, March 6, 2026
  • • All orders not placed through the SUNY Canton Campus Store webpage prior to the March 6 deadline will be subject to a $10.00 fee, and the fee is the responsibility of the student.

Payment and Cost Information

Payment is due when you order. The following are this year’s prices (not including shipping):

• • Cap and Gown – SUNY Canton will be covering the full cost of your cap, gown, and blue/gold 2026 tassel this year.
  • Bachelor Hoods - $37.04
  • Honors Tassels - $9.26
  • All shipping costs will be the responsibility of the student.
    • All orders not placed through the SUNY Canton Campus Store webpage prior to the March 6 deadline will be subject to a $10.00 fee, and the fee is the responsibility of the student.

Cap & Gown Pick Up

Pick-up Location:  Across the hall from the Campus Store, at the "Window."

• Cap and Gown Pick Up Begins: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Cap and Gown Pick Up Ends: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 4 p.m.

**Please email specialevents@canton.edu if there is an issue with cap and gown pick up.**

Honor Society Information

Graduates who are members of one of the groups listed below have an opportunity to add to their academic regalia by purchasing and/or wearing the items that signify their membership in that group.  See below for specific group items.  This distinction only applies to graduates who are members of one of the groups listed below, not for all students who are graduating with honors.

• Alpha Phi Sigma (APS)
• Specific to Criminal Justice majors.
• Graduates have the option to purchase a medallion, blue and gold cord, or gold stole with blue letting through the APS faculty advisor.
• Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE)

• • Students in an academic opportunity program (i.e., Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), TRiO, CSTEP, and ACE/ASAP) at a sophomore level or higher and a 3.0 GPA or better.
  • Inducted members receive a XAE pin and blue and white honor cord, which graduates can wear at Commencement.

• Golden Key International Honor Society
• Specific to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in 4-year programs with a 3.5 GPA or better.
• Graduates have the option to 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.
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
• Students of all majors who have completed specific leadership training and maintain at least a 3.3 GPA.
• Graduates have the option to purchase and wear a silver and black cord, a silver medallion with a red ribbon, or a gray stole with the NSLS crest.  These items are typically ordered by the inducted member directly through the NSLS store.
• Pi Sigma Eta (PSE)

• • The National Fraternity/Honor Society for Morticians and is specific to Funeral Service majors.
  • Members receive a pin, certificate, and a purple/silver graduation cord as part of their national dues. 

• Tau Alpha Pi (TAP)
• Specific to Engineering Technology majors.
• Graduates have the option to purchase a gold and green cord through the TAP advisor.
• Tau Phi Zeta (TPZ)
• Specific to Veterinary Technology majors.
• Graduates have the option to purchase a hunter green and silver honor cord and society pin through the TPZ advisor.
• Current and Former Service Members
• Verified students may contact the campus Director of Military Connected Benefits & Recruitment (Mr. Patrick Massaro - massarop@canton.edu) to coordinate pick up of a red, white, and blue cord.
• Student Athletes
• Specific to student athletes graduating with a bachelor’s degree.
• Eligible graduates will receive a gold and blue stole from their coach.
• Student Excellence Awards
• Specific to recipients of a Student Excellence Award who are graduating.
• Eligible graduates will receive a blue and green cord during the award ceremony.

 

*Please reach out to your Honor Society or Group Advisor for information on group items.*

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