According to Cap and Gown Direct, it depends on what type of school you are graduating from. If you're a high school student, the tassel goes on the right before your graduation ceremony.

And since there’s no extra caps, she just slaps the tassel on in her hair.” This sounds like a very cute explanation for the style choice, especially if you’re a Dan and Serena shipper.

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A creative graduation cap at the Fullerton Union High School graduation ceremony in the school’s stadium in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register ...