What to wear
All graduating RMIT students are required to wear a traditional cloth gown, stole/hood and mortarboard at the Melbourne Graduation Ceremony. What you wear is determined by the level of award you are receiving (e.g. diploma, bachelor, master, etc.) and the discipline of your program.
The colour of your hood (worn around your shoulders) indicates your discipline. If you are graduating with a double degree you are entitled to wear two hoods pertaining to both disciplines.
Styles
The link for your award level and program shows what you will wear at the Melbourne Graduation Ceremony.
Doctorate
Doctorate
Applied Science
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Architecture
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Arts
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Business
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Design
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Education
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Engineering
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Health Science
Graduate Diploma
Master
Law
Juris Doctor
Nursing
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Pharmacy
Bachelor
Public Health
Graduate Diploma
Master
Social Science
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Social Work
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Bachelor
Graduate Diploma
Master
Technology
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Graduate Diploma
Master
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Gown sizes
Your gown size is determined by your height. It is intended to be loose fitting.
|
Gown size |
cm |
feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
|
XS |
156 and under |
5' 1" and under |
|
S |
157–166 |
5' 2" to 5' 5" |
|
M |
167–176 |
5' 6" to 5' 9" |
|
L |
177–186 |
5' 10" to 6' 1" |
|
XL |
187 and over |
6' 2" and over |
Mortarboard sizes
You will wear a mortarboard (or cap) made from black cloth with a folding crown and a black tassel. Mortarboards are loose fitting so you might need to secure yours with hair clips.
|
Size |
cm |
|---|---|
|
Small |
53–55 |
|
Medium |
56–59 |
|
Large |
60–63 |
To determine your size measure the circumference of your head just above the ears.
Average size is 57–58 cm.
Mortarboards have very sharp edges and points and should not be thrown.
Doctorate bonnets
If you are graduating with a doctorate you will wear a black velvet tudor bonnet with a coloured cord and tassel.
How to wear your gown
You can watch a gown demonstration video to see how to wear your gown, stole/hood and mortarboard.
Hire your gown
If you are attending the Melbourne Graduation Ceremony the cost of hiring your gown is included in the graduation fee. You will collect your academic dress at the gown and ticket collection days in December.
More information
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