Graduation gown hire
Academic dress consists of gown, hood and mortarboard. The colours and style of the gowns and hoods indicate both the award (eg diploma, foundation, bachelor, postgraduate or master) and the University validating the award.
Students graduating with a University of Cumbria award will wear a green and silver hood.
It's very important that you order the correct academic dress for your qualification - if in doubt, contact us and check!
Intermediate Bachelors Graduate
(DipHE, FdA, FdSc, FdTech) (BA, BSc, LLB, BEng) (Grad Cert, Grad Dip)
Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Diploma Masters
(PgC, PGCE) (PgD) (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA)
As your graduation ceremony is a very special occasion, marking your academic achievement, it is a requirement that all graduands wear full academic dress.
We don't have a specific dress code for what you should wear under your gown but we do suggest that both you and your guests dress smartly for this significant lifetime occasion.
We offer the following tips to help you look smart on the platform and in your photographs:
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wear a shirt or button up blouse to which you can attach your hood.
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wear subdued, plain colours, as the photographs are taken against a sky blue background.
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wear securely fitting shoes, as there will be some walking and you will also need to make your way up and down the platform steps. If you wish to wear high heels, you may find wedges easier and safer than stilettos!
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bring some safety pins and, possibly, hair grips to help secure your hood and hat.
You will need to hire your gown from Ede & Ravenscroft who will be in attendance on the day. You must order your gown at least 21 days before your ceremony. Although it may be possible to pay on the day, only limited stock will be available and this will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis and there is no guarantee of availability. In addition, you will pay substantially more for your gown.
Before you book online, make sure you have the following information ready:
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The name of your qualification (BA, BSc, FdA, etc). Again, if you're not sure, check your on-line booking confirmation e-mail or contact us.
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Your head circumference, chest and height measurements
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Your credit/debit card details. If the payment is being made on someone else's card, it is important that you still make the booking in your name.
Once you've placed your order, print out the confirmation. Bring it with you when you collect your gown on the day of your ceremony, so your order can be processed quickly.
You can also order your photographs at the same time as ordering your gown which will be quicker and save you time on the day.
You can collect your gown from the Tithe Barn in the Cathedral grounds approximately 2 hours before the ceremony.
You should return your gown to the Edwardian Room, Crown & Mitre Hotel shortly after the ceremony.
Find out more about the schedule for the day or information about a particular venue .
Are you ready to graduate?
Print out the full checklist for July 2012 ceremonies and tick off the items as you complete them so you can relax and enjoy your day knowing everything will run smoothly.