What is graduation ceremony wear?

It is also known as academical dress, academicals, and, in the United States, as academic regalia. Contemporarily, it is commonly seen only at graduation ceremonies, but formerly academic dress was, and to a lesser degree in many ancient universities still is, worn daily.

What do the Colours mean on graduation gowns UK?

There are three main types of gowns: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. Bachelor gowns are black and have short sleeves. Masters gowns are black and have long sleeves. Doctorate robes are red with coloured silk and long sleeves.

What do the Colours on 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.

Do undergrads get hoods?

Master’s and Bachelor’s gowns are black with Seal of the Institute in gold. Bachelor’s degree candidates do not wear hood.

Can you wear two hoods at graduation?

Can I wear two hoods during my graduation ceremony? No. You may only wear one hood during your ceremony, the hood of your highest award. If you are graduating with a conjoint degree, you graduate at a single ceremony of your choice.

What are Edinburgh University Colours?

Blue
Red
The University of Edinburgh/Colors

What does fur on graduation gown mean?

The colour and lining of hoods in academic dress represents the rank and/or faculty of the wearer. In many Commonwealth universities bachelors wear hoods edged or lined with white rabbit fur, while masters wear hoods lined with coloured silk (originally ermine or other expensive fur).

What should you not wear to graduation?

Being Underdressed or Overdressed Clothes that are too formal, or not formal enough, will make you feel out of place when you should feel relaxed. Wearing jeans to your college graduation probably isn’t a smart choice, but a ball gown isn’t quite right, either. Aim for business or business casual for the ceremony.