Convocation is an exciting time for grads to celebrate their accomplishments and prepare for your entry into the professional world. Wearing a convocation gown is an important part of your graduation day, as the convocation gowns stem from an age-old tradition that marks the hard word of scholars.
Students began wearing robes in the 12th century to protect themselves from the cold while walking through their drafty universities. These heavy, hooded robes became the official dress code of scholars. Students also wore square caps to symbolise their intellect, and thus the graduation hats that students still wear today were created.
Modern academic regalia are composed of three levels: Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. Grads wear the academic regalia that match their level of education on their graduation day, along with the instantly-recognizable graduation hat.
If you need academic regalia, including convocation robes and graduation hats, contact Harcourts in Ontario, Canada. Our robes are hand sewn from individually cut pieces to provide a perfect fit, and we exclusively use high quality materials to create our long-lasting gowns. Our robes are also hand-shirred to create a full, beautiful drape, and are custom-tailored by our skilled experts.
Harcourts in Ontario has been providing grads with academic regalia for almost two centuries and remains one of North America’s oldest robemakers. Our expert craftspeople will sew and custom-tailor your convocation robe so you look your best on your big day. Contact us today to get started.
