Official Academic Regalia for Convocation

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) gowns are based on doctoral gowns from Oxford University in England. They

are made of red broadcloth with gold silk on the sleeves and on the facings down the front of each side of the

gown. The front facings are trimmed with green silk. The gowns have a clasp but are usually worn open at the front. It is the only degree at Trent that has a hat: a round, green velvet “beefeater” style trimmed with gold cord

and tassels. Students graduating with a Ph. D. in Indigenous Studies wear a green velvet stole decorated with four golden feathers on top of their academic dress.

Master gowns are based on the Oxford University Master of Arts gown, with extra long sleeves that hang

down with slits in them to you put your arms through. The gowns have a clasp but are worn open at the front.

They are dark green, made from a wool blend.

Masters of Arts Academic Dress

Masters of Science Academic Dress

Masters of Education Academic Dress

Undergraduate gowns follow a traditional pattern for Bachelors degrees, knee-length with the sleeves cut off

horizontally just below the elbow with the forearm seam open. The gowns are worn open at the front. They are dark green, made from a wool blend.

Bachelor of Arts Academic Dress

Bachelor of Arts and Science Academic Dress

Bachelor of Science Academic Dress

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Academic Dress

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Academic Dress

Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies Academic Dress

Bachelor of Business Administration Academic Dress

Bachelor of Education Academic Dress

Bachelor of Social Work Academic Dress

Diploma Academic Dress