Commencement

Commencement is a time in which we celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of Young Harris College graduates. Graduates are permitted to decorate their mortarboard, subject to the following conditions:

• Decorations must be in good taste and in keeping with the purpose of the event (recognizing and celebrating the graduates)
• Decorations must not extend beyond the edge or the mortarboard or hang off the mortarboard, aside from the tassel, and may not rise more than an inch above the mortarboard (so no long ribbons or high-rise architecture)
• Decorations must not include trademarked images or products, organizations, companies, or other institutions
• Decorations must not disparage, insult, taunt, harass, or show disrespect to others in any way

Any decoration that violates these rules or that could pose a significant distraction during the ceremony will be removed. If you are unsure, please contact the Academic Affairs Office prior to decorating your mortarboard.

To the standard regalia, you may add supplemental regalia, such as a Baccalaureate stole, honor cord(s), medallion, etc., so long as that supplemental regalia is associated with College awards or recognized organizations.