What should I wear?
The ceremonies are formal occasions and we recommend that candidates dress smartly. We welcome national dress and military uniforms. Jeans, T-shirts, trainers and similar casual attire are not considered appropriate for graduation ceremonies.
Regulation 17 of the Regulations relating to Academic Costume states "A graduand and any other person who is to be presented at a Degree Congregation shall wear the appropriate academic dress over suitable clothes of subdued colour, or Naval, Military or Air Force uniform. The Marshal may exclude from presentation any candidate whose attire does not, in the Marshal's opinion, comply with this regulation."
NB Clothing with buttons down the front is highly recommended to secure the loop on the hood. The hood should lay at the edge of your shoulder and not be wrapped round your arms like a shawl.
If you bring a camera, bag, etc. to the ceremony, please either give it to your guests to look after or leave it under your seat when you go up for presentation. You will not be allowed to carry it onto the platform.