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.

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How cute are these graduation cap cupcake toppers? They're made entirely out of candy, including an upside down peanut butter cup, a chocolate square, and a licorice "tassel." Your little one is ...