Graduation

Graduation is a formal and celebratory occasion. All graduands are expected to follow the University’s dress code and to wear academic dress for the ceremony.

Academic dress

Graduands are expected to wear academic dress (a gown and hood) for their graduation ceremony.

The hood you wear at graduation will correspond to the award being conferred at your ceremony.

Gown hire

Academic dress is available to hire for University of Glasgow graduation ceremonies. The University works with an appointed supplier who provides gowns and hoods in the correct styles and colours for our awards, and most graduands choose to hire their academic dress through this service.

If you are hiring academic dress, please note:

Book in advance: Gown hire opens at the same time as graduation enrolment. Graduands are strongly encouraged to make arrangements as early as possible and no later than three weeks before their ceremony.

Collection on the day: When collecting your gown, please bring your booking or order confirmation with you.

Arrange gown hire through Ede & Ravenscroft

Academic dress is an important part of the graduation ceremony. Having your arrangements in place in advance will help ensure the day runs smoothly and allow you to focus on celebrating your achievement.

Dress code

For your University of Glasgow graduation ceremony, graduands are expected to wear formal attire that reflects the significance of the occasion.

Appropriate dress includes:

• Dark trousers and jacket, skirt, or suit, paired with a white shirt or blouse

• A white or dark dress

• Dark shoes or boots

• If worn, ties should be black

Please note that hats are not traditionally worn during University of Glasgow graduation ceremonies.

National or military dress may be worn where appropriate and is warmly welcomed as part of formal attire.