Below instructions regarding attire for doctoral conferrals.

Conferral Ceremony at the Concert Hall

Attire for both promovendi and those intending to take part in the conferral procession

• tail suit with black waistcoat, no patent shoes, no white handkerchief, no gloves or 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

• dark suit or knee long and not necessarily dark dress (alternatively trouser suit or skirt suit), no hat
• order decorations in the original

The Banquet at Logomo

• tail suit with white waistcoat, white handkerchief for those not wearing order decorations, patent shoes allowed or 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 (hats to be left outside in the aula of the banquet-hall)