How do I tuck my graduation cap?

How do I tuck my graduation cap?

Some believe the reason why you place the tassel on the right is because you have earned the right to graduate. Moving the tassel to the left after graduating is symbolic of crossing over from high school (or college) to another stage in your life.

Why are graduation caps flat?

The mortarboard borrows its name from the flat board used by bricklayers to lay mortar. Therefore, some people believe the reason the cap is square because it represents the mortar board of a master workman. Despite the uncertainty of origin, the style has remained accepted and popular at most educational institutions.

How do I keep my graduation cap from falling off?

A baseball cap should fit on your head so that it will not come off with a wind gust yet won't leave a mark on your forehead. You should be able to easily spin the cap around your head to wear it facing forward or backward.

How do you wear a graduation cap without messing up hair?

I always wear my long hair down and straight, so what I did for my cap, was take the bangs and wisp them over to one side (either left or right) and just clipped the bangs to my hair with a bobby pin. And after I took the cap off, and unclipped the bobby pin, the hair looks fine, just fluffed out my bangs again.

What do different tassel colors mean?

Below are some of the different colors of tassels and cords one might expect to see during graduation. Tassels: Black – College of Applied Science and Technology. Orange – Electronics Engineering (Bachelor Degrees) White – Telitha E.

Should you wear a suit to graduation?

Unless you plan to graduate from a school in the Arctic, you might actually melt in a full suit and tie.

What do you wear under a cap and gown for high school graduation?

Women can wear dress pants or a skirt underneath their gown. Just keep in mind that a full-length skirt will probably make your outfit look heavy, given the length of the gown. Bright colored bottoms can distract from the formality of the graduation ceremony, so stick with dark-colored skirts or slacks.

What do you wear inside a regalia?

Women are best wearing either dress pants or a shorter skirt underneath the gown, while men should choose khakis or dark-colored dress pants. Avoid brightly coloured bottoms if you choose to wear dress pants or a longer skirt, as they can be seen below the hem of the gown and stick to darker colours.

How do you style a short hair cap for graduation?

Simply remove the top of the ornament and place the tassel inside with the top of the tassel connected to the top piece of the ornament. You can use glue or leave a piece of the tassel hanging out of the ornament. This way, when the top piece of the ornament is reattached and closed, it stays in place.

What is the front of a graduation cap?

The front and back of the cap will usually be indicated by the design of the headpiece—look for the slight taper in the forehead area and the elastic band in the rear. Situate the cap so that the front corner of the mortarboard is centered on your forehead.