Turn Your Tassel Forward
You've walked across the stage. Now help the next student do the same.
UPDATED Sept. 30, 2026
We’re excited to introduce Turn Your Tassel Forward, the latest initiative to support NC State students.
Each year, countless NC State graduates don their regalia for just one day, then store them away for good. For many students, the burden of buying their own can be financially burdensome. Turn Your Tassel Forward addresses this issue by transforming a single day’s use into a legacy of generosity.
The program is free to participate in, requires no advance sign-up and keeps regalia out of landfills; a small act with a lasting impact on future Wolfpack graduates and the environment alike.
Donating Items (Spring 2026)
How to Donate
Once you’ve walked across the stage, clearly marked collection bins will be set up strategically around the stadium and on campus. Simply drop your regalia in a return bin before you leave, and our volunteers will take it from there.
Items Being Collected
Graduation regalia representing all programs, undergraduate and graduate, from 2024 to the present academic year will be accepted. These items include, but are not limited to, the following items.
Please note that caps will not be collected for sanitary purposes.
- Bachelor’s Gown
- Bachelor’s Honors Sash
- Master’s Gown
- Master’s Hood
- Doctoral Gown
- Doctoral Hood
- Cords
- Stoles (non-personalized)
- Tassels
Where to Donate (Spring 2026)
The Regalia recycling bins will be set up at various locations across campus from Fri., May 8, to Fri., May 15. Specific dates and times for some locations may vary; this list will be updated with final details by Fri., May 1. Check back for more locations!
- E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center (May 11-15 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Park Alumni Center (May 11-15 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Talley Student Union
Donations will also be collected at Carter-Finley Stadium immediately following the Spring Ceremony on Sat., May 9.
Pick up Regalia (Fall 2026)
Need regalia for commencement? Turn Your Tassel Forward makes it easy and completely free.
Students can stop by during Fall Break on October 19 or 20 at the E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to browse available regalia, try on what they need, and take it with them at no cost.
The following items have been collected, but please note that we do not guarantee availability, and we do not track inventory. Students interested should plan to stop by during the dates and times above.
Please note that caps are not collected for sanitary purposes.
- Bachelor’s Gown
- Bachelor’s Honors Sash
- Master’s Gown
- Master’s Hood
- Doctoral Gown
- Doctoral Hood
- Cords
- Stoles (non-personalized)
- Tassels
No advance sign-up or appointment is required; simply walk in!
Come find your fit, celebrate your achievement and help make graduation a little more accessible for the next Wolfpack.
Questions? Email the Parents’ Helpline at [email protected] or call (919) 515-2441.
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