As this is a formal occasion, all graduands/diplomates are required to wear graduation gowns with hood (where appropriate), as shown in the images below, and mortar board. You are required to order this at least three weeks before your graduation ceremony.
- HNC/D gown
- Foundation gown
- Undergraduate gown
- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas gown
- Master's gown
- MPhil gown
- PhD gown
Advisable dress code under your academic dress is: dark, smart clothes, or national dress, provided the gown can be worn over it. As this is a formal occasion, jeans are not appropriate for the ceremony.
Ordering your graduation gown
The University uses a company called Ede & Ravenscroft as our official supplier for graduation gowns. To order your gown, hood (where appropriate) and mortar board, either go online at www.gownhire.co.uk or call 01223 861854.
Graduation gowns must be booked at least three weeks before your graduation ceremony.
All academic dress will be available for collection from The Spark on the day of your ceremony. Further information on timings will be provided with your tickets.
Please note that if you hire or purchase your gown from another source, you must ensure that it is the correct colour, design and style for your level of award. You will otherwise not be permitted to attend your graduation ceremony.
Handy hints
Bring some safety pins! The graduation hood is fastened by a loop that needs to be attached to a shirt/jacket button; it's recommended that you bring some safety pins to help secure this. It's also a good idea to bring some hairgrips to secure your mortar board.
