Convocation attire

Convocation attire is what you wear during your graduation ceremony. It’s available in the gown room at your ceremony location. Be sure to arrive at least an hour before the ceremony begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.

As part of your attire, you wear a black gown and an academic stole representing your program and credential. View details on gowns and stoles

Exceptions approved by the Office of the Registrar:

• Indigenous students and African Canadian students may wear items of cultural significance.
• Active military personnel may wear their dress uniform.
• Clergy/members of religious orders may wear their religious apparel. 
• Any additional exceptions must be approved by the Office of the Registrar. Contact your campus Student Services team for more information

Celebrating NSCC communities

We welcome representation of Mi’kmaq and Indigenous, African Nova Scotian and Black, 2SLGBTQ+ and Disability communities in Conovation ceremonies through attire symbols, supports and regalia specific to these groups. Learn more about how we celebrate our communities at Convocation

Attire guidelines for all graduates

Convocation is an important event, and attire should reflect the significance of the occasion.

• Please refrain from wearing baseball caps or casual hats.
• Please do not to wear attire that poses a health, safety or security risk (e.g., ceremonial weapons). You will be asked remove these items prior to the commencement of the ceremony.
• Signs or other non-academic accessories that detract from the integrity of the ceremony are not permitted.

Gowns and stoles