Academic dress (robe) is mandatory at all UCL Graduation Ceremonies for Students, and Academic Staff who are part of the academic procession.
The academic dress (robes) you wear depends on your qualification and the institution making the award. Although UCL received awarding powers in 2005 there are still some students who will receive a University of London award. You can check your awarding institution on your Portico (https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_lgn).
UCL has a recommended supplier, J. Wippell & Co. Ltd (https://www.wippellgownhire.co.uk/). If, however, Students opt to source their own academic dress independently they should check that it adheres to UCL regulations.
The deadlines for gown hire are as follows:
Ceremonies taking place in July: 4pm (BST) Monday 18 June 2018 Ceremonies taking place in September: 4pm (BST) Monday 20 August