Frequently Asked Questions on Academic Dress
Academic Dress Information
Purchase / Rental
- How much does it cost to purchase/rent the Academic Dress?
- Are the Academic Dresses for purchase new?
- Are the Academic Dresses on rental new?
- Can I make changes to my online order? Will there be any charges?
- Can I rent or buy the gown, hood and mortarboard separately?
- How do I make payment?
- How much is the home delivery fee?
Collection / Return
Academic Dress Information
Q1. Which Academic Dress should I order?
Your Academic Dress should correspond to the degree that you are awarded. For information on the different types of Academic Dress, please click here.
Q2. How do I determine my gown and cap size?
For the best fit when ordering your Academic Dress, we recommend the following guidelines:
Gown size:
Measure and record total height from head to floor, with the shoes which you will be wearing for your Commencement Ceremony.
| Height | 154 cm and below |
155-162 cm | 163-170 cm | 171-178 cm | 179-184 cm | 185-190 cm | above 190 cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gown Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
Mortarboard or Bonnet Size:
Measure and record the circumference around the head at 2.5 centimeters above the ears.
| Circumference | 54.5 cm and below | 55.0 cm - 58.0 cm | above 58.0 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortarboard / Bonnet Size | S | M | L |
Note:
- i. Hoods are free size.
- ii. This is only an indicated guideline. If you are not sure of the size, please try the samples at NUS Co-op @ Forum before making an online order. An administrative fee of $10.00 is chargeable if you need to make changes to the online order.
Q3. Can I try the Academic Dress before I order it online?
Yes. The samples of the gowns, mortarboards and bonnets are available at NUS Co-op @ Forum from 15 March to 12 June 2013 at the following hours:
| During Term Time (15 March to 10 May 2013) | |
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 12 noon |
| Sunday and Public Holidays | Closed |
| During Vacation Period (11 May to 12 June 2013) | |
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm |
| Weekends and Public Holidays | Closed |
Purchase / Rental
Q1. How much does it cost to purchase/rent the Academic Dress?
The charges for the sale and rental of Academic Dress are available here.
Q2. Are the Academic Dresses for purchase new?
Yes, they are new.
Q3. Are the Academic Dresses on rental new?
No, the Academic Dresses for rental are second-hand. They will be dry-cleaned before issue. As they were manufactured at different times, there are slight variations in sizes and colours.
Q4. Can I make changes to my online order? Will there be any charges?
You can email your change request to copgown@nus.edu.sg indicating your online order reference number, name, student number and the changes required by 13 June 2013.
To ensure that each change request is fulfilled, there will be an additional staff employed to manage these changes and reply to graduates throughout the Online Ordering period. As such, there will be an administrative fee of $10.00 (inclusive of 7% GST) per change request.
Q5. Can I rent or buy the gown, hood and mortarboard separately?
We do not provide rental service for separate items. However, you may wish to purchase the gown, hood and mortarboard separately. The charges are as follows:
| Bachelor's degrees | |||
| Items | Purchase Price | 7% GST | Total Amount |
| Gown | $37.00 | $2.59 | $39.59 |
| Hood | $16.00 | $1.12 | $17.12 |
| Mortarboard | $20.00 | $1.40 | $21.40 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degrees | |||
| Items | Purchase Price | 7% GST | Total Amount |
| Gown | $45.00 | $3.15 | $48.15 |
| Hood | $16.00 | $1.12 | $17.12 |
| Mortarboard | $20.00 | $1.40 | $21.40 |
| Master's degrees | |||
| Items | Purchase Price | 7% GST | Total Amount |
| Gown | $42.00 | $2.94 | $44.94 |
| Hood | $20.00 | $1.40 | $21.40 |
| Mortarboard | $20.00 | $1.40 | $21.40 |
| Master of Medicine, Master of Dental Surgery and Doctoral degrees | |||
| Items | Purchase Price | 7% GST | Total Amount |
| Gown | $95.00 | $6.65 | $101.65 |
| Hood | $40.00 | $2.80 | $42.80 |
| Bonnet and Tassel | $44.00 | $3.08 | $47.08 |
Above rates are applicable to only current-year graduates.
Please come to the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre, on the date scheduled for your degree to buy on the spot.
Q6. How do I make payment?
Information on payment for the sale / rental of Academic Dress is available here.
Q7. How much is the home delivery fee?
The delivery fee for sending the Academic Dress to your local address is $20.00 (inclusive of 7% GST).
Collection / Return
Q1. When and where can I collect the Academic Dress?
The Academic Dress will be distributed at the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre, from 27 June to 2 July 2013. Distribution hours are:
| Gown Distribution @ MPSH 1 | |
| Weekdays | 10am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 8pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The collection schedule for different degrees will be available at the Commencement website from 1 June 2013 onwards. Please check the collection schedule for your degree.
Q2. What are my options if I am unable to collect the Academic Dress personally?
Option 1: Home Delivery
You can opt for home delivery service (restricted to main island of Singapore only) at a charge of $20.00 (inclusive of 7% GST). The option for Home Delivery is given in the online order form.
The Academic Dress will be packed with your Invitation Package, which consists of your Graduate Attendance Card and two invitation cards for your guests.
The deadline for request of Home Delivery is 12 June 2013.
Option 2: Authorize someone to collect on your behalf
You can authorize someone to make payment and collect the Academic Dress on your behalf at the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre on the date scheduled for your degree.
If you are collecting the academic dress on behalf of your friends, please note that you are only allowed to collect a maximum of 3 sets of academic dress.
You need to complete the Collection Authorization Form (PDF, 80KB) and the authorized person must present the following during collection:
- The duly completed and signed Collection Authorization Form
- A copy of graduate's Student Card (or NRIC or Passport)
- A copy of authorized person's NRIC/Passport
Q3. When can I return the Academic Dress?
You may return the Academic Dress immediately after your Commencement ceremony. NUS Co-op has a counter to process such returns at the Commencement ceremony venue. Your deposit will be refunded to you in cash, provided the Academic Dress is returned without damages. Please provide the rental receipt and student card (or NRIC or Passport) for verification purpose.
After Commencement, you may return the Academic Dress to NUS Co-op @ Forum, from 21 to 25 September 2013, 9.30am to 7.00pm on weekdays, and 9.30am to 3pm on Saturday. Your deposit will be refunded to you in cash, provided the Academic Dress is returned without damages. Please provide the rental receipt and student card (or NRIC or Passport) for verification purpose.
If the rented Academic Dress is not returned to NUS Co-op by 25 September 2013, your deposit will be forfeited.
Q4. Can I ask someone to return the Academic Dress on my behalf?
You need to complete the Return Authorization Form (PDF, 86KB). The authorized person must present the following:
- The duly completed and signed Return Authorization Form
- A copy of graduate’s Student Card (or NRIC or Passport)
- A copy of authorized person’s NRIC or Passport