Vibrant and full of meaning, citron is the traditional academic stole color for Social Work—a field grounded in empathy, social justice, and the belief that every individual deserves dignity and support.

Whether you’re stepping into roles in child welfare, clinical counseling, community outreach, or advocacy, the citron stole symbolizes your readiness to serve with heart and purpose.

Why Citron? A Color of Compassion, Advocacy, and Growth

Citron is a yellow-green tone that represents balance between intellect and emotion. Yellow evokes hope, optimism, and energy, while green brings in growth, healing, and harmony—all core values in the social work profession.

This distinctive hue honors the dual strength of social workers: the academic rigor to navigate complex systems and the compassion to uplift the people within them.

Who Wears the Citron Stole?

Graduates in the following social work–related programs traditionally wear citron stoles:

• Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW)

• Clinical Social Work

• Community and Human Services

• Child & Family Welfare

• Mental Health Counseling (in some institutions)

• Social Justice & Advocacy

• Nonprofit Management (with a social work focus)

These graduates are advocates, therapists, policy advisors, and case managers—working in schools, hospitals, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

A Stole That Honors Service and Strength

Wearing a citron stole is a tribute to the emotional resilience and unwavering commitment social workers bring to their communities. It represents the countless hours spent learning how to advocate, listen, and intervene with care and strategy.

Social workers are agents of change, and this color reflects their role as both healer and helper.

Wear Your Mission Proudly

At The Sash Company, we offer custom citron graduation stoles to honor the unique path of social work graduates. Personalize your stole with your name, organization, or a quote that speaks to your passion for service.

Change starts with compassion—and it looks good in citron.
Customize your citron stole and celebrate your role in making a difference.