Cap and Gown Regalia
Only the following are allowed: Gown, cap and black and red tassel: The gown, cap and black and red tassel are yours to keep. Only the black and red tassel OR the PTK gold tassel are allowed. You may wear one or the other but not both at the same time.
Souvenir tassels are not permitted on the cap for the ceremony.
Approved Accessories
The following accessories have been approved for commencement.
Stoles
Automotive Programs
Identifies Automotive students.
BUENO CAMP
Identifies scholars in the BUENO CAMP program.
Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Identifies students who have consistently engaged with the CDI and demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as guiding principles and practices for leadership and community building.
Early College Academy
Identifies graduates of Early College Academy.
Finish What You Started/Transitions Center
Identifies Finish What You Started graduates.
LULAC
Identifies members of either the Fort Lupton or Greeley chapters of LULAC at Aims.
NSLS
Identifies students who have completed the Foundations of Leadership program through NSLS.
Nursing
Indicates successful completion of the nursing program.
PTK
Identifies students who are active members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Aims.
Student Life Department
Identifies the Student Life Student Leaders as Student Government Association and Campus Activities Program Board members.
Women in Aviation
Identifies students who have been members for at least a year and served on the WIA leadership committee. This is in addition to the pin.
Cords
English Honor Society
For active student members of the Aims chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta.
SALUTE Honor Society
For Military Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veteran students that meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5.
Seeds Leadership Program
By completing the Seeds Leadership program students will receive a graduation cord and certificate reflecting their accomplishments and continued dedication to leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Student Nursing Association
This cord emphasizes the contributions of nursing students that have gone above and beyond to provide service to the community and to the college.
Veterans
For Military Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Veteran students.
Pins
Aims2UNC
This pin distinguishes graduates in the Aims2UNC program.
Aims Games Club
For service/membership of the club, completing all the fetch quests, and saving the animals.
Center for Diversity & Inclusion
The various pins presented by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) represent the diversity within the Aims community, highlighting the strength and value of culture and difference.
Medical Preparation
This pin sets the Medical Preparation students apart as a closed cohort and honors their hard work in completing this program.
TRIO Student Support Services
Identifies graduating students who have met all the requirements of the TRIO SSS program.
Women In Aviation
This pin recognizes students that participated in this volunteer organization.
Mortar Board Decorations
Aims welcomes the tasteful decorating of your mortar board. Please be respectful of other graduates that may be sitting behind you. All decorations must be flat to the top of the mortar board. Any decorations that raise the height will not be allowed and will be asked to be removed.