What do the Colours of graduation robes mean?
You use the hood and color that represents your highest ranking degree (with Doctoral as highest, Masters as second highest, Bachelors as third highest, and Associate as the lowest). If you have two different degrees at the same highest ranking degree, you generally use the most recently awarded degree as your hood.
What do graduation hoods mean?
You have earned your degree and the right to wear the academic hood. The academic hood is a visual representation of your level of academic achievement and the scholastic degree being conferred. This hood has been designed within the guidelines established by the Intercollegiate Bureau Of Academic Costume.
What is the hood on a graduation gown?
The hood is a triangular fold of cloth worn over the back of the gown. The hood is faced with a color that denotes the graduate’s field of study. Students who earn academic honors wear adornments, such as cords, ribbons and medallions, as part of their academic regalia.
Who hoods you at graduation?
The Hooding Ceremony is a special recognition ceremony for masters or doctoral degree candidates. During the ceremony, a faculty member places the doctoral hood over the head of the graduate, signifying their success in completing the graduate program.
What does a gold hood mean for graduation?
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Gold tassels on the mortarboard or tam represent a doctoral degree. The inside lining of the hood bears the colors of the institution from which the degree was earned. OU doctoral hoods are lined in satin crimson and cream. The velvet on the top side of the hood represents the specific degree.
Where can I get a hood for my gradgear gown?
Academic Dress Hire Limited (ADHL) trading as GradGear provides gowns, hoods, stoles and head gear for hire. Victoria University of Wellingon hoods and stoles may be purchased ready made. PhD graduates wishing to purchase full academic dress should contact the ADHL Gown Room.
Do you have to wear a hood to graduation?
If you’re receiving more than one qualification, you’ll need to wear the hood or stole for the qualification that you choose to cross the stage with. If you are graduating with a diploma or certificate and hold a degree, you will need to wear the academic dress appropriate to your degree.
How do I purchase my academic dress for graduation ceremonies?
PhD graduates who wish to purchase full academic dress should contact Academic Dress Hire. Academic dress for graduation ceremonies can be collected from the Ground Floor, Murphy Building, Kelburn Parade. Bring your academic dress receipt or student ID card when collecting.
Are the graduation ceremonies in November-December 2021 cancelled?
The graduation ceremonies in November-December 2021 have been cancelled. Find out about transfer to May 2022 ceremonies, certificates, and academic dress hire. Find out when and how to apply to have your qualification granted, and information about your certificate presentation options.