The tassel should hang on the right. During the ceremony, you will be instructed to move your tassel to the left side to show you have graduated.

colors, but please check with us first by phone to see if your color combination is available. Some combinations are also available in 3 colors.

Yellow Gold - Computer/Information Sys., Criminal Justice, Health Administration, Human Services, Physician Assistant, Product Development, Security Administration, Science, 

In the US much significance attaches to moving the tassel from one side to the other as the qualification is conferred. This is not a NZ tradition, so it does not matter which side it falls, just try to keep the top of the trencher horizontal. The drunken angle is not a good look! "Return to top" Home I Hire Student I Hire Staff I Hire Casual I Fancy Dress I Institutions I Timetables I Robe Descriptions I Purchase I Links I email

Undergraduate candidates drape their tassel on the right side. Professional, Masters, and Doctoral candidates drape their tassel on the left side and do not move them during the exercises.

Yes. Both the commencement tassel and the souvenir tassel can be ordered with past years. Please email the Commencement Coordinator with your request.

The custom academic regalia worn by our degree candidates bears the seal of the University of South Carolina and is sold exclusively by the University Bookstore in the Russell House located on Greene Street in Columbia. The University seal is embroidered in garnet and appears on the front of the academic gown. You may wish to telephone the University Bookstore at 803.777.4160, or visit their website at http://sc.bkstore.com.

No. The blue and gold tassel is a souvenir. Your commencement tassel will be provided with your cap and gown rental or may be purchased separately if you already have a gown.

Tassels from the previous year's graduation will be available to purchase at the bookstore. Contact them directly at 609.637.5001.