Below instructions regarding attire for doctoral conferrals.
Concert Hall
Attire for both promovendi and those intending to take part in the conferral procession
- for men tail suit with black waistcoat, no patent shoes, no white handkerchief, no gloves
- for ladies long black dress or long black skirt and black jacket (alternatively black trouser suit or black skirt suit – with black stockings – of good quality), white blouse, black shoes, no gloves, no handbag
- order decorations in the original
- rectors shall wear, in addition, the rector’s gown and chain or other official clothing
Doctoral sword
The doctoral swords are fitted with a buttonhole for attachment to apparel. Please ensure, therefore, that trousers are fitted with a corresponding extra button on the left side and at waste height. Female promovendi should likewise fit their dresses with a belt or some other form of reinforcement in order to prevent damage to clothing.
Attire for other invited guests
- for men: dark suit
- for ladies: knee long and not necessarily dark dress (alternatively trouser suit or skirt suit), no hat
- order decorations in the original
The Banquet
- for men: tail suit with white waistcoat, white handkerchief for those not wearing order decorations, patent shoes allowed
- for women: festive attire (long dress/evening gown, preferably not black)
- order decorations in original
- swords will not be taken to the banquet
- hats are not worn in the banquet-hall