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Graduation Cords and Honor Cords for High School and College

Graduation cords, also called honor cords, are worn around the neck over the graduation gown to show academic honors, honor society membership or other achievements. Each Gradshop honor cord is 68" long with a 4" tassel at each end, and works for high school, college and university ceremonies.

Choose your style: single honor cords in one color, double honor cords made of two cords tied together, or intertwined honor cords that twist two or three colors into one cord. Single cords come in solid colors such as gold, silver, white, light blue, royal blue, red, maroon and black. We also carry Kente, Rainbow LGBTQ and Red, White & Blue military honor cords.

Ordering for a group? Bulk pricing available, and custom honor cords are available with a minimum of 10 pieces. Check your school's required colors before you order.

FAQs

Can I order honor cords in bulk or in custom colors?

Yes. Volume pricing starts at 2 pieces, and the price per piece drops as your order gets larger. Custom honor cords are available with a minimum of 10 pieces. Email us your specifications and we'll send a quote and an estimated delivery date.

How do I wear an honor cord, and can I wear more than one?

Drape the cord evenly around your neck, with both ends hanging down the front of your gown. You can wear more than one if you earned them, but some schools limit how many cords graduates can wear, so check your school's rules.

How long are your graduation honor cords?

Our honor cords are 68" from end to end, with a 4" tassel at each end. High school and college honor cords are the same size.

What types of graduation cords are there?

A single honor cord is one cord in one color. A double honor cord is two cords tied together, in matching or different colors. An intertwined honor cord twists two or three colors together into one cord.

What do graduation cord colors mean?

Colors vary by school and organization. Gold often means high honors, silver means distinction, red means leadership or service, and apricot is common for nursing graduates. Your school or organization sets the colors, so confirm them before you order.

What is a graduation honor cord, and who wears one?

A graduation honor cord is worn around the neck over the graduation gown to show academic honors such as cum laude, honor society membership, leadership or service. High school, college and university graduates all wear them. Your school decides who can wear an honor cord, so check with them before you order.