Understanding Graduation Terminology
Graduation lingo can be confusing so here is an explanatory list of key terms you're likely to hear on the big day.
The academic gown, hood and trencher worn at a graduation ceremony (also known as regalia)
After graduation as a former UniSC student, you automatically join UniSC Alumni - a global network of USC graduates
Tipping your trencher (graduation hat) in salutation to the Chancellor
Eligible to graduate but have not yet had your qualification awarded / conferred
Your qualification has been awarded / conferred
Not attending graduation and instead receive certificate by mail
The legal document stating your name and qualification imprinted with the USC seal
Graduation hat
Academic dress
- Black cloth bachelor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Full-length black cloth stole
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(including combined and double degrees)
- Black cloth bachelor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Black cloth Oxford burgon-style hood lines with silk to a depth of 15 centimetres in the colour of the academic award field of education
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- Black cloth bachelor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Black cloth Oxford burgon-style hood lined with silk to a depth of 15 centimetres in the colour of the designated colour with a two centimetre strip in black commencing three centimetres from the edge
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- Black cloth bachelor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Full-length black cloth stole edged to a depth of 2.5 centimetres in the designated colour
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- Black cloth bachelor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Full-length black cloth stole fully-lined in the designated colour
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- Black cloth master’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge
- Black cloth trencher cap
- Black cloth Oxford burgon-style hood fully lined with silk in the colour of the School with a two centimetre strip in black commencing three centimetres from the edge
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- Black cloth doctor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge with facings and sleeve linings in red
- Black velvet bonnet with a black cord tassel
- Black cloth Cambridge hood fully lined with silk in the designated colour
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- Black cloth doctor’s gown in the style of the University of Cambridge with facings and sleeve linings in new red
- Black velvet bonnet with a red cord tassel
- Black cloth Cambridge hood fully lined with new red silk.
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