The cartoon displays a straightforward scene at a graduation event. A woman stands behind a wooden podium wearing a black gown with yellow trim and a mortarboard. Four older individuals sit in red academic robes with caps, positioned on either side of the podium.

Two speech bubbles appear above the figures. The left bubble reads about college graduates not tossing the hat into the air. The right bubble states they have to pass the hat. Green plants in purple pots sit on the floor beside the podium.

The background consists of a solid purple curtain. The artist signature appears in the lower left corner. No other elements are shown in the frame.