What side do you wear your graduation tassel?

What side do you wear your graduation tassel?

All tassels are to start on the right side of the cap for undergraduate students. During the ceremony, students will move the tassel to the left when instructed.

How do you wear graduation medals?

Medals or other insignia are last to be placed above the collar and cords. The crown of the cap should face forward with the bottom about an inch above your eyebrows. Traditionally the mortarboard, the top flat piece, should be flat and level with the floor.

What do the ropes mean on graduation?

A graduation rope, or honor cord, is worn to represent an achievement of the student or their participation in a specific group or study, which is identified by the color or colors of the cord. Many schools also recognize student achievements or participation outside of their system.

Where do you wear graduation pins?

I have a pin from an honor society that I want to wear for graduation. Where on the outfit should I put it? Usually medals, pins, etc. are worn over the left breast, about halfway between the collarbone and the nipple.

Do you wear a stole and cords for graduation?

Stoles and sashes are typically made from some type of fabric, and satin is usually the most common. Though both are placed over the shoulders across the back of the neck, some students may wear a lot of cords, with no sash or stole. Some students may wear a sash/stole, and not any cords. Some students may wear both.

What GPA do you need to get a cord?

Most colleges will need the graduate to have at least a 3.75 GPA to earn the distinction.

How many honors cords can you wear?

The good news is that you don’t have to choose between a stole/sash and a cord(s); you can wear a cord and a stole/sash together and you can wear more than one cord. However, it’s not practical to wear more than one sash/stole, though some graduates may do it.

Where do the tassels go on a graduation cap?

Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap before the ceremony and are then moved from the right side to the left after receiving a diploma or when directed to do so by the graduation speaker. For a college master degree, tassels are worn on the left side of the cap before, during and after graduating.

Where does the graduation cap go on your head?

The cap should be worn directly on your head and not tilted back and it should lie about one inch above your eyebrows. Keep in mind that your cap will usually distinguish which side goes in the front and which side goes in the back. Simply flip your cap over and you should find the instructions on the under side.

How to wear a grad cap with style?

Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure your rocking that grad cap cap with style: Step 1: Practice wearing your cap before the big day. Step 2: Style your hair accordingly. Step 3: Put your cap on correctly. Step 4: Secure your cap on top of your head.

When do you move the tassel on a diploma?

Once you receive your diploma, depending on your school, you may move your graduation tassel from the right side to the left. Most schools will direct you to make the shift, as directed by the graduation speaker.