It’s a travesty to see graduates climb up the stage without any idea how to wear their academic hood.
So why don’t we talk about donning your hood properly? Let’s purge the oblivious scholar in you. And here, we get started.
1.) Check if you’re wearing the right hood for your program
You’ve probably been oriented as to what hoods for specific programs ought to be. But to give you an overview:
- Hoods for master’s are usually larger than the hoods for bachelor’s degrees. Doctorate hoods are bigger than the two.
- Colors depend on the type of program you’ve taken. For example, agriculture adopts a maize-colored hood. If you’ve taken up criminology, your hood might be copper in color.
2.) Place the hood over your head
In this case, the velvet should be on the side up and there ought to be a small tapered end at its front.
3.) A hood with a cord and button shouldn’t ride against the neck
Over the button, attach the hood neck cord. Make sure you do this before you close the gown.
4.) Ask for assistance
With securing the cord across the back to keep things together, ask a friend or anyone to help you out, as doing this all by yourself can get pretty difficult.
5.) Lastly, don’t forget to bring your hood to the ceremony!
Of course, you shouldn’t leave your hood behind! Most schools refuse admittance to those who aren’t in their proper attire. Don’t be forgetful when it comes to your academic hood.
So, are you ready to don your hood during your big day? Make sure you do so properly by following the necessary steps.
To view the types of hoods, below are the following links:
Academic Hoods
Graduation Hoods