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 Chart
Gown Size Gown Length (cM) Graduand Height (cM / fT)
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 Chart
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