New College Durham - Hire

Slip on your gown and place your arms through the slits in the sleeves. Pull the robe forward so it sits on your shoulders. The back of the gown should be resting close to the nape of your neck.

Hold your hood with the coloured side up, and the button loop pointing towards you.

Bring the hood around your back and over your head.

Make sure that the button loop is facing down and the colours are on the inside.

Hook the small loop around the third button or use a safety pin to secure the hood to your dress or blouse.

Get a friend to help turn over the inside edge of the hood so that the colour is showing.

The curved side of the hood should lie against your back and the coloured satin should be visible.

Adjust the mortarboard so the short side is at the front of your head and the long side is at the back of your head. You’re ready to graduate!.