tassel turning
Cap ceremony moment
Tassel turning is the ceremonial moment at graduation when graduates move their cap tassels from one side to the other, typically from right to left, signifying the transition from candidate to graduate.
The gesture is usually performed in unison at the presider's direction: After the degrees were conferred, the dean instructed us to turn our tassels.
- mortarboardSquare graduation headwear
- left to rightHorizontal reading sequence
- academic regaliaCeremonial university garments
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- cap and gownCeremonial graduation attire
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tassel turningdropping out
Leaving before completion
expulsion · withdrawal · incomplete · academic probation · suspension
tassel turningmatriculation
Formal university admission process
freshman orientation · enrollment · induction · initiation ceremony