Academic Dress
Academic dress
The approved University of Newcastle academic dress includes a gown, and if appropriate, a hood and trencher (cap) or bonnet.
The hire of your academic dress is part of your graduation package and is paid for through the online graduation registration system at the same time you register. Academic dress hire terms and conditions (for Australian ceremonies) can also be viewed online before payment has been processed.
Collecting your Academic Dress
Academic dress is collected on the day of your ceremony of your ceremony from The House (building SH on map) at the following times:
| Ceremony Date | Ceremony Time | Collection Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 12 December 2023 | 10.00 am | from 8.00 am |
| 2.00 pm | from 10.00 am | |
| 6.00 pm | from 2.00 pm | |
| Wednesday, 13 December 2023 | 10.00 am | from 8.00 am |
| 2.00 pm | from 10.00 am | |
| 6.00 pm | from 2.00 pm | |
| Thursday, 14 December 2023 | 10.00 am | from 8.00 am |
| 2.00 pm | from 10.00 am | |
| 6.00 pm | from 2.00 pm | |
| Friday, 15 December 2023 | 10.00 am | from 8.00 am |
| 2.00 pm | from 10.00 am | |
| 6.00 pm | from 2.00 pm |
Returning your Academic Dress
Academic Dress return is located on Level 2 Shortland Building (building US on map), access is via the ramp off car park 5, Callaghan campus.
Your Academic Dress must be returned before leaving Campus on the day of your ceremony. Please return your academic dress hire to the Academic Dress Room. Access to Academic Dress for returns is via the Graduation Reception in the Brennan Room, Level 2 Shortland Building (building US on map).
If you would like to purchase all or part of your academic dress, please contact:
Academic Dress Hire
Phone: +61 2 4985 4132
Email: ad-hire@newcastle.edu.au
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