Gown Hire FAQs
FAQs
Do I need a gown and hood?
Yes. You must wear the University gown and hood at the ceremony.
Do I need a hat or mortar board?
No. Hats or mortar boards are not part of the academic dress.
How do I get a gown and hood?
You can hire gowns and hoods from Ede & Ravenscroft. This must be done at least 21 days before the ceremony. We are not responsible for providing or returning them.
Where and when do I collect my gown and hood?
From the university campus on the day of your ceremony. Full details of how to do this will be be in your invitation letter.
Where and when do I return the gown and hood?
You should return them to the same room immediately after the ceremony unless you have made other arrangements with the gown hire company. Please see Ede and Ravenscroft’s website for details.
Are there rules about what else I should wear?
Not specifically, but you may wish to look at the photo gallery on the graduation website home page which shows the variety of University colours for each of the academic awards, (BA, BSc etc). These colours were launched in 2010. You will see from the photographs, that most students wear black and white on the day in order to prevent colour clash, but this is only a guide.
