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Even though graduation ceremonies are all about the graduate, parents also need to think about what outfit they will wear to attend.

The short answer is that it depends. While it’s not required to bring a gift to a graduation party, etiquette recommends that all attendees bring a...

These ceremonies depend on progress toward treating the virus and toward being able to safely hold large gatherings.

Here is an approximation of each deadline for each semester: Fall graduation deadlines are around early to mid-October, winter deadlines are around late October, spring deadlines are around mid to late March, and summer deadlines are around early July.

Here are some steps you can take to make sure you capture the monumental day with the perfect graduation picture..

Although used interchangeably, a sash and a stole are similar yet different. Most people wear graduation stoles not sashes. Learn about the differe...

A graduation stole should be worn as part of senior photos, during the graduation ceremony if allowed by your school, and after the graduation cere...

Our graduation stoles should be draped over your neck with both ends hanging evenly on both sides of your body.

Yes we recommend ironing your kente graduation stole. Graduation stoles are made from delicate materials so you should always use medium to low hea...

A graduation stole is usually between 68 inches and 74 inches long. The exact length is not important as it is really a matter of preference and wh...

Our kente graduation stoles are approximately 4.5 inches wide.

Your school likely recognizes some less conventional, but broadly accepted stole traditions..