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You should bring safety pins with you. They are useful to keep your hood in place and to fasten the hood should your blouse not have buttons.
You will have to climb a small flight of stairs and then walk across a large stage in front of 2500 people – perhaps 8 inch stilettos might not be the best idea!
Children who are able to sit on a guests knee do not require a ticket. Please be aware that the Caird Hall becomes warm and ceremonies last around 2 hours.
Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions and guests should dress smartly.
We recommend that you don’t consume alcohol prior to the ceremony. Ceremonies are long and the Caird Hall becomes warm. Should you be considered to be under the influence of alcohol you will NOT be permitted to cross the stage.

Robes

Dress Code

Graduation is a formal occasion. Males should wear dark trousers and white shirt. Formal dress includes a bow tie (black or white) but a normal tie can be worn and should be dark coloured.

Females should wear a dark skirt or trousers and white blouse.

All Graduating students are encouraged to wear their national costume.

Should you not be dressed suitably you may not be allowed to cross the stage to be capped by the Chancellor. In this case you will be Graduated in absentia.

Academic Robes

You must wear the correct gown and hood for your degree otherwise you will not be presented before the Chancellor for conferment of your degree.

Academic robes should be hired from the official University Robemaker, Ede & Ravenscroft. Please make sure you select the correct gown and hood from the website. If you are not sure please contact the Exams and Graduation Office on the numbers below.

Address:
Exams and Graduation Office,
Registry, 1 Airlie Place,
University of Dundee,
DD1 4HN

Email:
graduation@dundee.ac.uk

Tel:
01382 388047/385107/384012

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