Hire your academic gown for Graduation

Formal Academic dress for Graduation should be hired from the official University robemaker, Ede & Ravenscroft.

Academic dress is a highlight of Graduation with graduation students wearing traditional academic gowns.

You should hire your Academic gown from the official University robemaker, Ede & Ravenscroft. Hire prices start from £45.

Selecting the right gown

There are different designs and colours of robe for each degree, make sure you select the correct gown and hood from the website.

Your degree type is shown in eVision, for example BSc or MA. If you are not sure which robe to choose please contact Ede and Ravenscroft via their contact form.

You must wear the correct gown and hood for your degree. Otherwise, we will not allow you to cross the stage, and you will be graduated in absence.

There will be a limited number of gowns available on the day to hire, but to ensure you have the correct gown size, it is best to place an order. If you are unable to come to the ceremony, you can contact Ede & Ravenscroft to arrange a refund.

Dress code

Please wear formal clothing (no jeans, t-shirts, flip flops etc). You can wear whatever colour you wish, and national dress is fine. You will need to wear shoes that you can walk up the staircase to the stage in.

Students are not permitted to cross the stage without a gown.

Collecting your gown

Your academic gown can be collected at Marryat Hall. Access to the Marryat Hall is on the West side of City Square (to the right as you are facing the Caird Hall). Bring your order confirmation from Ede & Ravenscroft in print or by phone when collecting your gown

You will need to be at the Caird Hall to register and be seated no later than 30 mins before your ceremony begins.

Thursday Graduates

Thursday morning graduates

Collect your gown:
Wednesday 19 November: 16:00-18:00
Thursday 20 November: 08:45-09:30

Thursday afternoon graduates

Collect your gown:
Wednesday 19 November: 16:00-18:00
Thursday 20 November: 12:30-14:00

Friday Graduates

Friday morning graduates

Collect your gown:
Thursday 20 November: 16:00-18:00
Friday 21 November: 08:45-09:30

Friday afternoon graduates

Collect your gown:
Thursday 20 November: 16:00-18:00
Friday 21 November: 12:30-14:00

Returning your robes

All gowns must be returned on the day of your ceremony to the drop-off area in the Tower Reception. Gown drop off will be open on the day of your ceremony from 12:00  - 19:30.

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