Academic dress
Do I need to wear academic dress?
The university encourages recipients to wear academic dress at the ceremony, which consists of a hat, gown and hood.
How do I order my gown?
Please go to www.wippellgownhire.co.uk to order
your academic dress online. The
website can be viewed and exited at any time before
the final payment page. Payment can be made with
any major credit or debit card. A confirmation email
is returned for both your order and your payment.
You will need to have the following details ready:
- your height
- your chest measurement
- your hat size (circumference of head just above your ears)
- date of your ceremony
- time of your ceremony
- your qualification (noted at the bottom of your invitation letter).
If you are unable to order online, please call the ceremony administration team on 01273 644449 for advice.
Can I hire or buy my gown?
You can hire or purchase items – some recipients
may wish to purchase one item and hire others. Please ensure that you have clearly indicated your preferences when ordering.
It is important that recipients who choose to use Wippell's facilities and are eligible to wear a hood should do so as this is unique to the University of Brighton and denotes the level of your award.
What does it cost?
You can see the purchase and hire price lists here.
What does the gown look like?
You can see all the gowns, hoods and hats available here.
Where do I collect my gown from on the day?
Wippell's will be located in the Corn Exchange in the
Dome complex. As the robing area can get busy about 45 minutes before each ceremony, we recommend that you collect your gown as soon as possible after registration. Pins are provided
to secure your hood, either at the shoulders or by
the loop at the front; you may find it useful to wear a
buttoned shirt or top so that the loop can fit over the
button. Hair grips also help to secure the mortar
board (hat).
