Graduation Cap Throwing — This graduation tradition was believed to be invented by the U.S. Navy. On graduation day at the academy, midshipmen would get their new officer's hats and they would throw their old hats in the air as a sign of appreciation. 🎓 High School Degree - Proper placement of your tassels for the commencement ceremony will be on the right side of your cap before the ceremony begins. Once you receive your degree, depending on your school, you may move your graduation tassel from the right side to the left. Most schools will direct you to make the shift, as directed by the graduation speaker. 🎓 Bachelor's Degree — For those receiving undergraduate or bachelor's degrees, the same rules apply as a high school graduation.