Tassels & Signets
Graduation Tassels & Year Charms
Graduation tassels are one of the most recognizable parts of commencement, completing the cap and gown while giving graduates a keepsake they can save long after the ceremony. Shop adult and child graduation tassels.
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Graduation Tassel Buying Guide
Graduation Tassels, Cap Tassels & Year Charms for Every Ceremony
Graduation tassels complete the cap and gown, mark the official tassel-turning moment, and become one of the easiest keepsakes for graduates to save after commencement. Choose adult tassels, child tassels, single-color tassels, two-color tassels, jumbo tassels, and gold year charms for high school, college, kindergarten, middle school, and school-wide graduation programs.
Adult & Child Sizes
Find tassels sized for standard graduation caps and younger student ceremonies.
School Colors
Choose single-color, two-color, jumbo, and specialty tassel options.
Year Charms
Add the graduating class year for a polished ceremony look and lasting keepsake.
What Is a Graduation Tassel?
A graduation tassel is the corded accessory attached to the top of a graduation cap or mortarboard. It hangs from the button at the center of the cap and is usually worn to one side before being moved during the ceremony.
Tassels are used for ceremony tradition, school color coordination, class year recognition, and graduate keepsakes. Many schools select tassels in official school colors, while individual graduates may choose a tassel that matches their cap, gown, program, or achievement level.
Best Practice
Order tassels with year charms early so every graduate has a consistent, photo-ready look before commencement day.
How to Wear a Graduation Tassel
A graduation tassel attaches to the button at the center of the graduation cap. Most schools begin with the tassel on the right side of the cap, then move it to the left after the class is officially recognized. This movement is one of the most symbolic moments of commencement.
Because traditions can vary by school, students should always follow the instructions from their graduation coordinator, principal, dean, registrar, or ceremony speaker. For a clean look in photos, make sure the tassel hangs flat, the year charm faces outward, and the tassel does not cover the graduate’s face.
Graduation Tassels With Year Charms
Year charms are one of the most common graduation tassel accessories because they clearly identify the graduating class. A gold year charm adds a finished look to the tassel during the ceremony and turns the cap tassel into a keepsake after graduation.
Schools often order matching tassels and charms for the full graduating class. Families and individual students may also order replacement tassels, keepsake tassels, or extra year charms for shadow boxes, photo displays, scrapbooks, and graduation memorabilia.
High School Graduation
Use tassels in school colors with class year charms for a coordinated commencement ceremony.
College Graduation
Choose standard adult tassels, jumbo tassels, or degree-focused tassel styles for college ceremonies.
Kindergarten & Child Ceremonies
Child tassels are sized for smaller graduation caps used in Pre-K, kindergarten, and elementary programs.
School Bulk Orders
Order tassels in consistent colors and quantities for graduating classes, programs, and student groups.
Choose the Right Graduation Tassel Style
GraduationSource carries tassel options for traditional commencement ceremonies, younger graduates, patriotic programs, college keepsakes, and larger tassel displays.
Single-Color Tassels
A classic choice for school colors, uniform graduation ceremonies, and traditional cap and gown sets.
Two-Color Tassels
Combine two school colors for a more customized look across the graduating class.
Gold Year Charms
Add the graduation year to adult or child tassels for a clear class-year keepsake.
Jumbo Tassels
A larger keepsake tassel option for college graduates, photo displays, and commemorative gifts.
Graduation Tassel Product Comparison
Use this quick guide to choose the tassel style that best fits your ceremony, school program, or keepsake need.
| Tassel Type | Best For | Common Use Case |
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| Single Color Graduation Tassel | Traditional school ceremonies | High school, college, middle school, and coordinated class orders. |
| Child Single Color Tassel | Younger graduates | Kindergarten, Pre-K, elementary school, and child-size graduation caps. |
| Two-Color Graduation Tassel | School color combinations | Schools with two official colors, class programs, and custom ceremony looks. |
| Child Two-Color Tassel | Younger ceremonies with school colors | Elementary, kindergarten, Pre-K, and early childhood graduation programs. |
| Gold Signet Year Charm | Class year recognition | Adding the graduating year to adult or child tassels. |
| Red, White & Blue Tassel | Patriotic recognition | Military programs, civic ceremonies, patriotic events, and special school recognition. |
| Jumbo Tassel | Keepsakes and displays | Graduation gifts, photo props, memory boxes, and college keepsakes. |
Graduation Tassel Color Planning
Tassel colors are often selected based on school colors, degree programs, class identity, or ceremony tradition. Unlike some academic regalia pieces, tassel color meanings can vary by institution, so schools should define their color rules before ordering.
| Color | Common Use | Planning Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Traditional ceremonies, formal regalia, school uniforms | A versatile option that pairs with most cap and gown colors. |
| White | Classic graduation looks, school traditions, formal ceremonies | Works well with white, navy, black, royal, and maroon gowns. |
| Gold | Achievement, honor recognition, school spirit | A strong choice when the tassel should stand out in photos. |
| Red | School colors, leadership, spirit, organization identity | Often paired with white, black, gold, or navy for two-color tassels. |
| Royal Blue | School color coordination, academic programs, class identity | A popular school color for high school and college ceremonies. |
| Navy | Formal school ceremonies, college regalia, traditional programs | Creates a polished look with gold, white, or silver accents. |
| Green | School colors, programs, clubs, and recognition groups | Often used when green is part of the official school palette. |
| Purple | School identity, honor groups, special programs | Pairs well with gold, white, or silver for a more distinctive look. |
Graduation Tassels for Every Ceremony Level
From kindergarten milestones to college commencement, tassels help create a unified ceremony look while giving each graduate a meaningful keepsake.
High School Tassels
High schools often order tassels by class color, school color, honor group, or program identity.
College Tassels
Colleges use tassels for degree ceremonies, school colors, department identity, and keepsake recognition.
Kindergarten Tassels
Child tassels help younger graduates look ceremony-ready while fitting smaller caps more comfortably.
Middle School Tassels
Middle school and junior high tassels are ideal for promotion ceremonies and milestone graduations.
Technical Programs
Career, trade, and vocational programs can use tassels to coordinate graduates by school or pathway.
Homeschool Graduates
Homeschool families can choose tassels, year charms, and cap accessories for personal graduation ceremonies.
Ordering Graduation Tassels for a School?
School tassel orders are easiest when color, charm, quantity, and ceremony rules are finalized before graduation season. Decide whether every graduate receives the same tassel or whether tassels vary by program, grade level, honor status, or school organization.
Confirm the tassel color
Choose a single color, two-color combination, or specialty tassel that matches your ceremony plan.
Select the right size
Use adult tassels for standard caps and child tassels for Pre-K, kindergarten, and younger students.
Add year charms
Include adult or child gold signet year charms to clearly mark the graduating class.
Need bulk tassel pricing?
Ordering graduation tassels, caps, gowns, cords, or accessories for a full class? Request a quote before finalizing colors, quantities, and ship dates.
Request a QuoteGraduation Accessories That Pair With Tassels
Graduation tassels pair with caps, gowns, honor cords, stoles, medals, diploma covers, and year charms to create a complete commencement look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answered by graduation experts.
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What is a graduation tassel?
A graduation tassel is the corded accessory attached to the top button of a graduation cap or mortarboard. It hangs from the cap during commencement and is often moved from one side to the other during the ceremony to symbolize the graduate's completion.
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Which side does the graduation tassel go on?
Most schools ask graduates to start with the tassel on the right side of the cap, then move it to the left after the class is officially recognized. Some schools follow different traditions, so students should always follow their school’s commencement instructions.
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Do graduation tassels include year charms?
Many graduation tassels are paired with a gold year charm that shows the graduating class year. Year charms help complete the ceremony look and make the tassel a keepsake after graduation.
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What is the difference between adult and child graduation tassels?
Adult graduation tassels are designed for standard graduation caps used by high school, college, and older students. Child graduation tassels are shorter and better suited for smaller caps used in Pre-K, kindergarten, elementary school, and younger graduation ceremonies.
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Can graduation tassels be ordered in school colors?
Yes. Graduation tassels are commonly ordered in single-color or two-color combinations to match school colors, program colors, or ceremony themes. Many schools choose one approved tassel color for the full graduating class.
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What are jumbo graduation tassels used for?
Jumbo graduation tassels are larger tassels often used as keepsakes, photo props, display items, or commemorative gifts. They are popular for college graduates, senior gifts, memory boxes, and graduation displays.
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Can schools order graduation tassels in bulk?
Yes. Schools, colleges, districts, and graduation coordinators can order graduation tassels in bulk for full classes, programs, or ceremonies. Bulk ordering helps keep tassel colors, year charms, sizing, and presentation consistent across the graduating class.
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Are graduation tassels keepsakes?
Yes. Graduation tassels are commonly saved after commencement as keepsakes. Graduates often display them with their cap, diploma, honor cords, stoles, medals, photos, or memory boxes.