Graduation Cap

The graduation regalia is made up using different pieces, each with its own significance. Some of the pieces known to make the regalia are like the graduation gown, graduation cap, hood, sash or stole. The graduation cap is worn by both the members of staff and the students at the graduation ceremony and it is usually in black. Some institutions however, have started using different colors for their caps and some of the common ones are like beige and brown. The colors of the graduation cap are normally used to represent the different courses that were studied by the individuals who were graduating. The colors could also be used to differentiate the different levels of education; diploma, degree and masters. Some prominent features of the graduation cap are like the tassel, elastic band and a square base. The square base helps to give the cap its shape. The tassel is basically a set of strands held together at the top. After the ceremony students usually turn the tassel onto the other side. One can choose a cap with free tassels or with ones that are braided. On of the best places one get a cap is from internet stores as one can get the caps in different varieties.
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