Academic Dress for Conferring Ceremonies
The regulations governing Academic Dress are laid down by the National University of Ireland; these regulations specify in precise detail the material, cut and colour of gowns, hoods and caps to be worn by Bachelor, Master or Doctor in each programme. All hoods are dark green Irish poplin. The Programme colour may be seen in the lining (or lining and edging) of the hood. The following are the relevant colours of each Programme:
| Programme | Colour |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Food Science | light green |
| Architecture | gold |
| Arts | white |
| Celtic Studies | saffron |
| Business | strawberry |
| Engineering | terracotta |
| Human Sciences | fawn |
| Inter-disciplinary Studies | black |
| Law | prune |
| Medicine and Health Sciences | scarlet |
| Music | coral pink |
| Nursing and Midwifery | lilac |
| Science | St Patrick's blue |
| Social Science | fawn |
| Veterinary Medicine | celtic blue |
All graduands must attend in appropriate academic costume. Academic dress may be hired from the official robemakers to the University, Phelan Conan Limited, who are in attendance at all conferring ceremonies. The robemakers are present in the Conservatory, O'Reilly Hall on the days of conferring ceremonies, and generally for some time on the day preceding a ceremony. Specific times when academic dress may be hired will be included in the information pack posted to graduands. The cost of hiring academic dress is €45. Visit Phelan Conan Limited website.
