Tassels & Signets
Graduation Tassels & Signets
Celebrate your achievement with our exquisite graduation tassels and charms.
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GraduationSource makes graduation unbelievably efficient for us—the complete package arrives in a single shipment, giving our students a seamless, stress-free experience. The quality is consistently impressive.
Wendolyn Larkins
American National University
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I want to thank GraduationSource™ and its staff for helping us with a last-minute order. They went above and beyond to make sure we received the items in a timely manner. Thank you!
Minerva
Cape Coral Technical College
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Our experience with GraduationSource™ was excellent. We received every cap, gown, and tassel on time and perfectly organized—making it easy to distribute across four campuses.
Carson Osborn
Metro Tech
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I am absolutely delighted with the quality of the Premium Doctoral Hood. When I opened the package, I was very pleased. Thank you!
Sherry
Northern Arizona University
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GraduationSource’s quality and customization made our graduates look amazing on stage. Everything arrived on time, and the entire experience was smooth and stress-free. The ordering process was simple and straightforward. GraduationSource is reliable, responsive, and truly takes the stress out of planning.
Ana Gonzalez
Rio Grande Valley College
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The parents and the students would like to say thanks for making our children look nice for graduation. The smile on the faces of our children when I delivered the gowns to their classroom was overwhelming!
Yolanda B
Velasco Elementary
Graduation Tassels and Year Charms
A graduation tassel might be small, but it does big work. It is the most visible “you made it” detail on the cap - and it is the one accessory that gets its own moment during the ceremony. Choose a tassel color that matches your school, your program, or your graduating class, then finish it with a year charm to turn your cap into a keepsake you will actually want to hold onto. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Answered by graduation experts.
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What side does a graduation tassel go on?
Traditionally, the tassel starts on the right side of the mortarboard before the degree or diploma is officially conferred. At the designated moment in the ceremony, graduates move the tassel to the left side to symbolize the transition from candidate to graduate. Some schools use their own protocol, so always follow your ceremony instructions first.
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What do graduation tassels mean?
Graduation tassels are a symbolic marker of completion. They represent the shift from student to graduate, highlighted by the ceremonial tassel move during commencement. Many schools also use tassel color to represent the graduating class, school colors, or a program, which adds an extra layer of identity to the moment.
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What color should my graduation tassel be?
The “correct” tassel color is the one your school approves. Most schools choose tassel colors based on school colors, class identity, or program grouping. Some institutions also assign tassel colors by academic discipline. If you are unsure, confirm with your graduation coordinator before ordering so your regalia matches ceremony requirements.
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Why do you flip the tassel at a graduation ceremony?
The tassel flip is a visual tradition that marks the official completion of the program. Starting on the right and moving to the left helps create a shared “graduation moment” across the class - one simple gesture that signals you have crossed from student to graduate.
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How do graduation year charms work?
Year charms (sometimes called signets) attach to the tassel to commemorate the graduating year. Schools often add them to create a uniform keepsake for every graduate, and they are especially popular for group photos and memory displays. They are a small detail that graduates tend to keep long after the gown is packed away.
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How do you get tassels for graduation?
Many schools include tassels as part of a cap and gown package, especially for class-wide ordering. If you are ordering separately, you can purchase tassels in the color you need and add a year charm if desired. For school-wide ceremonies, it is best to order in advance so colors and quantities stay consistent across the class.
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Can I buy a keepsake tassel that is different from my ceremony tassel?
Yes - and it is a smart move when your school has strict color rules. Wear the approved tassel for the ceremony, then choose a jumbo tassel or alternate color as a keepsake for photos, gifts, or display. That way you stay compliant on stage and still get the personal touch you want.