The RCM has no formal dress code for Graduation. You can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable under your gown. However, this is an important ceremonial occasion, and most students dress smartly.
Please note the deadline for ordering your gown has now passed. William Northam are now preparing the gowns for dispatch and may not be able to accommodate a late order. To contact William Northam, please email student@williamnortham.com or phone 0370 240 1852.
William Northam operates an online ordering system, which includes clear instructions for hiring your gown. Please note that the RCM’s academic dress does not include a mortarboard.
You can order your gown from 9am BST on 7 June, using this link.
The cost of hiring a gown is:
£41.00
£25.00
£41.00
£49.00
If you would like to buy a gown please contact William Northam directly for details of prices and how to order. The gowns for purchase are made to order and take some time to produce, so you should make contact as soon as possible.
When completing the order form, you will select the time when you wish to collect your gown. This will help us to keep queues to a minimum and make the collection process as safe as possible.
Gown collection will be possible on Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 July and on the day of your ceremony. If you are having a photograph taken in the early part of graduation week, make sure you book a collection slot in time for your photo.
When you collect your gown, specialist staff will show you how to put it on properly.
William Northam is currently offering a ‘ship to home’ academic outfit hire service within the UK, for those students that are unable to attend the graduation ceremony this year but wish to hire a gown, for example to have photographs taken. The current postage fee is an additional £8.00 on top of your standard hire fee, which covers the cost to deliver and return the outfit.
To enquire about this service, please email customerservices@williamnortham.com.
Alternatively, if you live outside of the UK or would prefer to purchase your outfit, whilst stocks last they have a selection of ‘pre-worn’ outfits available at a reduced rate for 2020/2021 graduates.
By emailing the same address, they will be happy to supply a quotation.
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS
United Kingdom
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