Gown - The gown is worn over the top of your clothing like a jacket. Arms go through the sleeve, or, through an opening in the sleeve.
Mortarboard - The Mortarboard is worn with the shallow part to the front of your head. The deep part to the back of the head. The tassel is placed on the left-hand side of the head.
Note: Mortarboards are for those who have completed a degree qualification or above.
To choose a gown size, measure your height in cms or ft, then match your height to the sizing chart below:
Gown Size | Gown Length (cM) | Graduand Height (cM / fT) |
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XXS - Extra Extra Small | 110 | 152 / 4'9 |
XS - Extra Small | 115 | 152 / 5'1 |
S - Small | 120 | 162 / 5'4 |
M - Medium | 127 | 170 / 5'7 |
L - Large | 133 | 177 / 5'9 |
XL - Extra Large | 142 | 187 / 6'2 |
To choose your mortarboard size, place a measuring tape above your ears and wrap around your head to get your head circumference. Then, match your head circumference to the sizing chart below:
Mortarboard Size | Head Circumference (CM) |
---|---|
XS - Extra Small | 52 - 54 |
S - Small | 55 - 56 |
M - Medium | 57 - 58 |
L - Large | 59 - 60 |
XL - Extra Large | 61- 63 |