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Gowns and hoods—also known as academic dress, costume or regalia—must be worn at Convocation ceremonies.

At ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®, the ceremonial hoods worn with the black gown are colour-coded to identify the student's field of study (see "Hood Colours" below). Hoods are pinned on the front of the gown, so that the colour of the hood shows on the front and over the shoulders. The hood hangs over the back. Ceremonial gowns have zippers and are meant to be zipped up. Graduates receiving a diploma and/or certificate wear a gown only. Graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree wear a gown and hood, and PhD recipients wear a PhD gown, hood, and hat.

Gown and Hood Rental

Gown and hood preorders have now closed. GradCo. will have limited gowns available for on-site rental at a cost of $40. You should stop during the gown and hood pickup times listed below to see if they have a gown available to rent.

Gown and Hood Pickup 

Graduates can pick up their gown and hood at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (Room 128B) during the times posted below:

• Monday, May 13 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, May 14 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 15 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, May 16 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Friday, May 17 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please bring along the order confirmation from GradCo.

Gown and Hood Returns

Gowns and hoods must be returned by 3:00 pm on the day of your ceremony.

Graduates are responsible for returning gowns directly to GradCo. after this date, and for any late return fees.

Hood Colours

Bachelor of Arts: 
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism: 
Bachelor of Business Administration: 
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality: 
Bachelor of Business Studies: 
Bachelor of Education: 
Bachelor of Education - Human Resource Development:
Bachelor of Environmental Studies: 
Bachelor of Integrated Studies: 
Bachelor of Music: 
Bachelor of Music Education: 
Bachelor of Science: 
Bachelor of Science in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation:
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 
Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine: 
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering: 
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography: 
Bachelor of Child and Family Studies: 
Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation: 
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: 
Master in Global Affairs:
Master of Applied Health Services Research: 
Master of Arts: 
Master of Business Administration: 
Master of Education: 
Master of Nursing: 
Master of Science: 
Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering: 
Master of Veterinary Science: 
Doctor of Philosophy:
Doctor of Psychology: