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Congratulations, Cougars! We can't wait to celebrate your achievements! The Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, with two ceremonies this year at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. More details will be posted on this webpage as they become available. Stay tuned!

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Graduation Regalia

Graduation regalia is formal clothing worn by graduates and includes the cap, gown, and other distinguishing hoods, stoles, and cords that denote traditions of academic achievement.

Graduates must wear the college-approved cap and gown available for purchase at our campus bookstores. Graduates are expected to wear regalia without altering the appearance or attaching anything to the gown.

Graduates who have earned an honors status through academic achievement by having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be given a cord at check-in to wear during the ceremony.

Graduates who are members of an approved honor society may purchase regalia (cords, stoles, medallions) directly from the organization. The approved list of societies include: Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, National Technical Honor Society, Sigma Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi.

Caps are worn so the mortarboard is flat on top of the head, parallel to the floor, and not tilted to any side. The inside of the cap shows which side is the front and back, and typically the front is the side with the point and will be worn with the point in the middle of the forehead. The tassel should be worn on the right side.

We encourage graduates to decorate and personalize their caps. Decorations should lay flat on the mortarboard and not hang off the sides. No profanity or explicit images will be permitted. If decorations are deemed inappropriate, college staff may ask you to remove your cap and purchase a new one from the bookstore.

Graduation Etiquette

What to Do

What Not to Do

Bring your regalia with you to the ceremony, including your gown, cap, tassel, and any cords or stoles from honor societies or other official organizations. Extra regalia will not be available at the ceremony!
Wear nice clothing and comfortable shoes. Suggested attire is business casual with dark pants, dresses, dark shoes, minimal jewelry. Keep in mind that extended periods of walking or standing will be required, so comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
Bring your cellphone so you can coordinate with your guests after the ceremony.

Have your cellphone out during the ceremony. Your phone should remain in your pocket or tucked away during the ceremony.
Bring any items restricted under the Event Center’s Bag Policy or on their prohibited items list.
Bring any items with you that cannot be concealed under your gown. If you need to bring a small purse we suggest it is a cross-body purse that can easily be hidden under your gown. If you cannot conceal the item you will need to leave it with one of your guests or in your car.
Leave any items unattended. Collin College and CUTX Event Center are not responsible for your items and are not liable for any lost or stolen items.

Ceremony Video and Photography

Livestream Video

The ceremony will be livestreamed for friends and family that are unable to attend the ceremony. The link to the livestream will be available 30 minutes before the event.

Published Video

The ceremony video will be uploaded to Collin College’s YouTube channel for viewing by the public.

Watch the Fall 2024 Recording

Photography

Flash Photography will be taking two professional photographs of each graduate during the ceremony that will be available for purchase. You will have an opportunity on your name card to provide your personal email address, which will be used to send you proofs of your ceremony photos.

Every graduate will be mailed and emailed proofs within 10 days of the ceremony. If you have not received your proofs within that time frame, please contact Flash Photography.

Questions? Email Graduation@cnlawyer18.com