IIUM CONVOCATION

About The Robe Set

Robe Set

The IIUM Convocation Robe Set consists of three items: the robe, headgear, and hood.

HeadGear

Headgear is a graduation cap with an attached tassel and emblem ring.
For undergraduates and master’s degrees, the headgear is a mortarboard.
For clinical master’s and PhD degrees, the headgear is a beefeater.

Robe

The robe is the same for all levels and is differentiated by the stripes on the sleeves.

Hood

The hood identifies the kulliyyah to which a graduand belongs. Each kulliyyah has its own unique colour.

Headgear

Mortarboard

For undergraduates and masters

Beefeater

For clinical masters and all PhDs

Tassel Position

The position of the tassel should differ before and after the conferment.

Before conferment

Tassel is placed on the right of the mortar board.

After conferment

Tassel is placed on the left of the mortar board

Robe Stripes

The stripes on the robe sleeve indicate the graduand’s level of study

Triple Stripes - PhD & Clinical Masters
Double Stripes - Masters
Single Stripes - Undergraduate

Robe Sizes

Measurement

Size Chart

SIZEROBE LENGTH
(INCHES)
SLEEVE LENGTH
(INCHES)
XS4220
S4421
M4622
L4823
XL5024
XXL5224
XXXL5424
XXXXL5624

Robe’s size is determined by its length and the length of its sleeve.

Hood Colours

The hood features different colours to identify the various programmes.

How to Wear the Convocation Robe

1

The convocation robe should be worn properly. During the ceremony, our committee will ensure that graduands wear the robe correctly and provide assistance as needed

2

The video tutorial will explain how to wear your robe.