What is the cost of hiring or buying a full graduation set?

Hiring a full graduation set costs $69.00, while buying a full graduation set is priced at $109.00.

What is the history of academic dress at the University of Tasmania?

The University of Tasmania academic dress is based upon the Oxford style of dress, originally designed for use at the University of Oxford in the UK and dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It was once worn daily at ancient universities in the UK to prevent differentiation between students based on their clothing and to promote equality.

What are the gown regulations at UTAS?

UTas gowns are based on those worn at the University of Oxford. Bachelor graduates should put their arms through the open sleeve ends, while masters graduates use the sleeve slits. Bachelor gown sleeves hang down to the waist, while masters gowns have longer sleeves that end around the calf, with closed, crescent shaped ends. PhD gowns are identical to masters gowns but have scarlet satin lapels and are accompanied by a unique PhD bonnet and hood.

What are the mortarboard regulations at UTAS?

Matte-black mortarboards are required for all Bachelor and Masters graduates, and must be made from wool, felt, or a blend of the two materials. PhD graduates wear velvet bonnets. Mortarboards have an unfixed black tassel, which is moved from the left to the right when receiving a diploma.

What are the hood regulations at UTAS?

The University of Tasmania hoods are modelled after the Bachelor of Arts hood from Oxford University. Colours differentiate hoods by faculty, and sometimes degree within the faculty, resulting in about 20 different styles and colours of hood throughout the university.

University of Tasmania (UTAS) Graduation Gowns

Q: What are the specifications of the garments provided?

The gowns are made from a high-quality 70% recycled polyester and viscose weave, finished in a stylish matte black. The mortarboards are made from a soft black felt material with a ribbon finish around the base of the cap and feature a flexible cap and 'secure fit' elastic inside the headband for a comfortable fit.

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University of Tasmania (UTAS) Graduation Gowns Graduations

The Univeristy of Tasmania outsources its regalia management to an external company, Compass Group, who serve students at Hobart, Launceston and Burnie venues. Gown rental costs $120 and late fees are charged if items are not returned after the ceremony.

With Churchill Gowns, you can buy your new UTAS Gown Set for as little as $99, or hire it for as little as $75. All hired items can be kept for 3 days, giving you plenty of time to get that perfect photo.

History of Academic Dress

The University of Tasmania academic dress is based upon the Oxford style of dress, originally designed for use at the University of Oxford in the UK and dating back to the 12th or 13th century.

Once worn daily at ancient universities in the UK, academic dress is thought to have been originally designed to prevent anyone from differentiating between the rich gentry and commoner students based upon their clothing, helping all students attending the university feel equal. Gowns were originally more similar to overcoats, and were closed at the front - a feature now seen in American, but not Australian gowns. Today, UTas reserves the use of academic dress solely for use at graduations and other ceremonies.

Gown Regulations at UTAS

UTas gowns are based on those worn at the University of Oxford. All bachelor graduates should not put their arms through the sleeve slits, but instead through the open sleeve ends, while masters graduates use the slits. The sleeve of a bachelor gown hangs down to your waist, while masters gowns have longer sleeves that end around the calf, with closed, crescent shaped ends.

PhD gowns at Utas are identical to masters gown, with scarlet satin lapels (front facings), and are accompanied by a unique PhD bonnet and hood.

Mortarboard Regulations at UTAS

Matte-black mortarboards are required to be worn by all Bachelor and Masters graduates at the University, and must be made from either wool, felt, or a blend of the two materials. PhD graduates wear bonnets made from velvet.

Mortarboards are designed with an unfixed black tassel, which is moved from the left to the right when receiving your diploma. We are proud to be the official supplier to universities around Australia of our uniquely design flexible-fit mortarboards, made with a foam-laminate cup, allowing the mortarboards to be flat-packed for storage, and spring into shape when removed from the packaging. We are also the only supplier to manufacture flexibly sized bonnets, that prevent them from slipping down over the graduates head - a common issue.

Hood Regulations at UTAS

The University of Tasmania hoods are modelled after the Bachelor of Arts hood from Oxford University. Colours are differentiated hoods by faculty, and sometimes degree within the faculty, resulting in about 20 different styles and colours of hood throughout the whole university.

We provide a large range of hoods for UTas bachelor, masters and PhD graduates. Please see below for a list of colours used for each degree, or take a look at the full university regulations.

Bachelor of Administration

Double edged with dark blue

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Double edged with brown

Bachelor of Antarctic Studies

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Applied Science

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Aquaculture

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Architecture and Town Planning

Double edged with dark pink

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Double edged with jacaranda

Bachelor of Commerce

Double edged with orange

Bachelor of Computing

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Economic Geology

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Education

Double edged with light blue

Bachelor of Engineering

Double edged with green

Bachelor of Environmental Studies

Double edged with light pink

Bachelor of Fine / Visual Arts

Double edged with satinwood

Bachelor of Geomatics & Surveying

Double edged with green muscat

Bachelor of Humanities

Double edged with dark blue

Bachelor of Laws

Double edged with crimson

Bachelor of Medical Science

Double edged with purple

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)

Double edged with lilac

Bachelor of Music

Double edged with silver grey

Bachelor of Nursing

Double edged with blue green

Bachelor of Performing Arts

Double edged with silver grey

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Double edged with saffron

Bachelor of Psychology

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Science

Double edged with white

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Double edged with dark blue

Bachelor of Social Work

Double edged with dark blue

Garment Specifications

We work hard to ensure that our hoods precisely match university regulations and those manufactured by other suppliers. Fabrics are custom dyed to match university colours and we use a broad variety of fabric finishes and weights so our customers blend in seamlessly.

Our gowns are made from a high quality 70% recycled polyester and viscose weave, and are finished in a stylish matte black, conforming to the highest standards of traditional Cambridge style academic dress. The yoke of our gowns is tightly pleated and perfectly spaced.

Our mortarboards are made from a soft black felt material with a ribbon finish arround the base of the cap. A flexible cap and 'secure fit' elastic inside the headband ensure all of our mortarboards are a comfortable fit and stay in place on your graduation day.

*Churchill Gowns is not associated with and does not represent this institution in any way