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FAQs on Academic Dress
- Which Academic Dress should I order?
- How may I get the Academic Dress?
- 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?
- How do I determine my gown and cap size?
- Can I try the Academic Dress before I order it online?
- Can I make changes to my online order? Will there be any charges?
- Can I rent or buy the gown, hood and mortarboard separately?
- What are my options if I am unable to collect the Academic Dress personally?
- When and where can I collect the Academic Dress?
- How do I make payment?
- How much is the home delivery fee?
- Is there a dress code?
- When can I return the Academic Dress? Can I return it immediately after the ceremony?
- Can I ask someone to return the Academic Dress on my behalf?
- Whom can I contact to find out more?
Your Academic Dress should correspond to the degree that you are awarded in. For information on the different types of Academic Dress, please click here.
You can place your order online to purchase or rent the Academic Dress. The online ordering opens on 16 March 2009 and closes on 29 May 2009, 12 noon.
After this date, you will have to order your Academic Dress at the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre, from 25 June to 30 June 2009.
The collection schedule for different degrees/ceremonies will be published at the Commencement website on 1 June 2009. Please come at the scheduled date/time to collect your academic dress and invitation package. Otherwise, please be prepared for a longer waiting time while the staff retrieves your package.
The charges are as follows:
| Purchase Price |
| Type of Academic Dress | Purchase Price | 7% GST | Total Amount |
| Bachelor degrees | $49.00 | $3.43 | $52.43 |
| Master degrees | $55.00 | $3.85 | $58.85 |
| Master of Medicine | $145.00 | $10.15 | $155.15 |
| Master of Dental Surgery | $145.00 | $10.15 | $155.15 |
| Doctoral degrees | $145.00 | $10.15 | $155.15 |
| Rental Fee and Refundable Deposit |
| Type of Academic Dress | Rental Fee | 7% GST | Refundable Deposit | Total Amount |
| Bachelor degrees | $30.00 | $2.10 | $30.00 | $62.10 |
| Master degrees | $38.00 | $2.66 | $30.00 | $70.66 |
| Master of Medicine | $60.00 | $4.20 | $100.00 | $164.20 |
| Master of Dental Surgery | $60.00 | $4.20 | $100.00 | $164.20 |
| Doctoral degrees | $60.00 | $4.20 | $100.00 | $164.20 |
The rental deposit will be refunded when the Academic Dress is returned without damages. Damages refer to cutting or alterations of any kinds, burns, tears, rips and run in fabric, holes, discoloration, stains, hot iron marks, glue marks, scotch tape marks and missing buttons. Damages will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Yes, they are new.
No, the Academic Dresses for rental are second-hand. They will be dry-cleaned before issue. As they were produced at different times, there are slight variations in sizes and colours.
Gown size:
Measure and record total height from head to floor, with the shoes which you will be wearing during your Commencement Ceremony.
| Height | Size |
| 154 cm and below | XS |
| 155 cm to 162 cm | S |
| 163 cm to 170 cm | M |
| 171 cm to 178 cm | L |
| 179 cm to 184 cm | XL |
| 185 cm to 190 cm | XXL |
| above 190 cm | XXXL |
Mortarboard or Bonnet Size:
Measure and record the circumference around the head at 2.5 centimeters above the ears.
| Height | Size |
| 54.5 cm and below | S |
| 55.0 cm to 58.0 cm | M |
| above 58.0 cm | L |
Note:
- Hoods are free size.
- 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 should there be changes to the online order.
Yes, you can. The samples of the gowns, mortarboards and bonnets are available at NUS Co-op @ Forum from 13 April to 29 May 2009 at the following hours.
| During Term Time (13 April to 9 May 2009) |
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 12 noon |
| Sunday and Public Holidays | Closed | During Vacation Period (10 May to 29 May 2009) |
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm |
| Weekends and Public Holidays | Closed |
You can email your change request to indicating your online order reference number, name, matriculation number and the changes required by 31 May 2009.
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.
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 |
| 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.
We can arrange to deliver the Academic Dress to you within the main island of Singapore at a charge of $15.00 (inclusive of 7% GST). The option for Home Delivery is given in the online order form.
The Academic Dress will be packaged with your Graduate Attendance Card and two invitation cards for your guests.
The deadline for request of Home Delivery is 29 May 2009, 12 noon.
Option 2: Authorize someone
You can authorize someone to make payment and collect the Academic Dress on your behalf at the Multi-purpose Sports 1, Sports & Recreation Centre on the date scheduled for your degree.
You will need to complete the Collection Authorization Form (PDF, 76KB) and the authorized person must present:
- The duly completed and signed Collection Authorization Form
- Your original Matriculation Card or a copy of your Matriculation Card/ NRIC/ Passport
- The authorized person’s NRIC/ Passport
The Academic Dress will be distributed at the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre, from 25 June to 30 June 2009. Distribution hours are:
| Gown Distribution @ MPSH 1 | |
| Monday to Friday | 10am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 8pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please check the collection schedule for your degree/ceremony.
For self-collection, payment is made on the day you collect the Academic Dress. Payment can be made in cash and through Nets at the Multi-purpose Sports Hall 1, Sports & Recreation Centre.
For home delivery, please make your cheque payable to "NUS Co-op" and state your full Name, Matriculation Number and Online Order Reference Number behind it. Mail your cheque to:
NUS Co-op
Kent Ridge Post Office
P O Box 1011
Singapore 911101
Attention: Commencement 2009
Your cheque must reach us by 1 June 2009 or your request will be regarded as ’Self-Collection’. The cheque amount should include the following:
- Purchase price with GST, or rental price with deposit and GST.
- Home delivery fee of $15.00
The delivery fee for sending the Academic Dress to your local address is $15.00 (inclusive of 7% GST).
There is no special dress code for graduates but it is advisable to dress neatly. The Academic Dress generally looks good against a white background (eg. white shirt/blouse). Female graduates are advised to wear court shoes and male graduates to wear a tie and dress shoes.
If you have rented the Academic Dress, you may return the Academic Dress immediately after your Commencement ceremony. NUS Co-op will have a counter to process such returns at the Commencement centre. Your deposit will be refunded to you in a crossed cheque within 60 days after 23 September 2009, provided the Academic Dress is returned without damages.
After Commencement, you may return the Academic Dress with the rental receipt to NUS Co-op @ Forum, from 19 to 23 September 2009, 9.30am to 7pm on weekdays, and 9.30am to 3pm on Saturday. Your deposit will be refunded to you by cheque on the spot, provided the Academic Dress is returned without damages.
If the rented Academic Dress is not returned to NUS Co-op by 23 September 2009, your deposit will be forfeited.
Yes, you will need to complete the Return Authorization Form (PDF, 87KB). The authorized person must produce the completed form when returning the Academic Dress.
Please email your queries to or call 6779 2535.