Information for Students
PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory to wear a robe at your graduation ceremony.
The official robemakers for UCD are Phelan Conan Ltd. Graduands may pre-book their robes using (opens in a new window)the online booking service.
Cost of robe hire is €45 when pre-booked or €50 on the day. The pre-booking service opens approximately 2 to 3 weeks before the date of the ceremony.
You can also see what robes you will be wearing according to your qualification below.
Information For Faculty
Academic staff gown hire is via the (opens in a new window)Phelan Conan online booking form.
The collection of gowns before the graduation ceremony for staff will take place upstairs in the Robing Room, O'Reilly Hall.
Bachelors Degree
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood, Saffron lining and Celtic Blue trim
Black mortar-board (optional)
Masters Degree
Plain black, full-length gown with closed sleeves
St Patrick's Blue London full shaped hood and neckband, Celtic Blue lining and Saffron trim
Black mortar-board (optional)
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
St Patricks blue gown with closed sleeves with Saffron facings and Celtic Blue trim
Saffron London full shaped hood and neckband, Celtic Blue lining and St Patrick's Blue trim
Black velvet doctoral bonnet with gold cord and tassel
Higher Doctorate Degree
St Patricks blue gown with Saffron and Celtic Blue bell-shaped sleeves, with Saffron facings and Celtic Blue trim
Saffron London full shaped hood and neckband, Celtic Blue lining and St Patrick's Blue trim
Black velvet doctoral bonnet with gold cord and tassel
Certificate
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood
Black mortar-board (optional)
Diploma and University Diploma
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood and Celtic Blue lining
Black mortar-board (optional)
Professional Certificate, Professional Diploma and Higher Diploma
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood and Celtic Blue trim
Black mortar-board (optional)
Graduate Certificate
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood and Saffron trim
Black mortar-board (optional)
Graduate Diploma
Plain black, full-length gown with open sleeves
St Patrick's Blue CNAA shaped hood, Celtic Blue lining and Saffron trim
Black mortar-board (optional)