Schedule overview
- 1 Purpose
- 2 Scope
- 3 Schedule
- 4 Academic Dress for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduands
- 5 Fields of Study and Discipline Colours
- 6 References
- 7 Schedule Information
1 Purpose
To provide the criteria for academic dress that Graduands, academic staff and members of Council must wear at graduation ceremonies.
2 Scope
This schedule must be read in conjunction with the Award Eligibility and Graduation Policy and is subordinate to it.
3 Schedule
| Award Type | Gown | Hood or Stole | Cap |
| HONORARY AWARDS | |||
| Doctor of the University (honoris causa) | A scarlet gown of the Cambridge doctoral style, faced in vitrix blue, edged with gold. Sleeves fully lined in vitrix blue, edged with gold | A scarlet Cambridge full hood, fully lined in vitrix blue, and edged to a depth of 2.5cm with gold | A black velvet bonnet with a gold cord and tassel |
| Other Doctorates (honoris causa) (eg D.Litt; D.Bus; D.Sc; D.Eng) | A scarlet gown of the Cambridge doctoral style, faced with field of study/Discipline colour, edged with gold. Sleeves fully lined in field of study/Discipline colour | A scarlet Cambridge full hood, fully lined with field of study/Discipline colour and edged to a depth of 2.5cm with gold | A black velvet bonnet with a gold cord and tassel |
| Fellow of the University | A black gown of the Cambridge BA style, faced in vitrix blue and edged with gold | None | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| EARNED AWARDS | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy | A black gown of the Cambridge doctoral style, faced in cardinal red | A black Cambridge full hood, fully lined in cardinal red | A black velvet bonnet with a red cord and tassel |
| Other Research Doctorates | A black gown of Cambridge doctoral style, faced in the field of study/Discipline colour | A black Cambridge full hood, fully lined with the field of study/ Discipline colour | A black velvet bonnet with a cord and tassel of the field of study/ Discipline colour |
| Other Doctorates | A black gown of Cambridge doctoral style, faced in the field of study/Discipline colour | A black Cambridge full hood, fully lined with the field of study/ Discipline colour | A black velvet bonnet with a cord and tassel of the field of study/ Discipline colour |
| Master | A black gown of Cambridge MA style | A black Cambridge full hood, fully lined with the field of study/ Discipline colour (except for the Master of Business Administration which is fully lined in grey with Indian yellow edging; and for the Master of Business Information Technology which is fully lined in grey with signal red edging; and for the Master of Philosophy which is fully lined in cardinal red) | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma | A black gown of Cambridge BA style | A black Cambridge full hood lined to 10cm with the field of study/ Discipline colour | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| Combined Degree - Bachelor and Bachelor (Honours) combinations | A black gown of Cambridge BA style | A black Cambridge full hood lined to 10cm with the field of study/ Discipline colour, to be worn with recognition cord of the colour of the second Discipline (if applicable) | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| Bachelor and Bachelor (Honours) | A black gown of Cambridge BA style | A black Cambridge full hood lined to 10cm with the field of study/ Discipline colour | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| Associate Degree, Diploma and Advanced Diploma | A black gown of Cambridge BA style | A black stole lined to 5cm with the field of study/ Discipline colour (except Associate Degree in Education which is fully lined with the field of study/ Discipline colour) | A black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
| COUNCIL ACADEMIC DRESS | |||
| Chancellor | Black grosgrain gown with facings down each side in front and a square collar at the back of the same material, edged with gold lace (lace on the sleeves at intervals of 4.5cm) | None | Black cloth mortarboard with gold braid, metallic dome button and full metallic tassel or velvet bonnet with gold braid and full metallic tassel |
| Deputy Chancellor | Black grosgrain gown with facings down each side in front and a square collar at the back of the same material, edged with gold lace (lace on sleeve at intervals of 11cms) | None | To reflect that worn by the Chancellor |
| Vice-Chancellor | Black grosgrain gown, with facings down each side in front and a square collar at the back of the same material, edged with gold lace and gold laced trim to sleeve openings | None | To reflect that worn by the Chancellor |
| Council Members | Black gown with vitrix blue facing, embroidered with UniSQ logo on left facing, edged with gold | None | Black cloth mortarboard with black tassel |
4 Academic Dress for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduands
In addition to the approved academic dress for the Award being conferred, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduands may wear a distinguishing stole at graduation ceremonies. The stole must be worn under the academic colours.
4.1 Aboriginal Graduands
A stole 230cm long, made up of black, yellow and red stripes, each 2.5cm wide, lined with black fabric and trimmed with yellow fringing.
4.2 Torres Strait Islander Graduands
A stole 230cm long, made up of blue, white and green stripes each 2.5cm wide, lined with black fabric and trimmed with black fringing.
5 Fields of Study and Discipline Colours
| Fields of Study | Discipline Colours |
| Creative Arts and Media | Pearl White BCC151 |
| Humanities and Communication | Pearl White BCC151 |
| Business and Commerce | French Grey BCC188 and Indian Yellow BCC6 |
| Information Technology | Signal Red BCC208 |
| Law and Justice | Violet BCC214 |
| Education | Lilac BCC176 |
| Sciences | Spectrum Blue BCC86 |
| Health and Community | Peacock Green BCC123 and Spectrum Blue BCC86 |
| Engineering and Built Environment | Claret BCC36 and Maroon BCC39 |
6 References
Nil.
7 Schedule Information
| Accountable Officer | Associate Provost |
| Responsible Officer | Deputy Academic Registrar and Director (Student Administration) |
| Policy Type | University Procedure |
| Policy Suite | |
| Approved Date | 10/8/2023 |
| Effective Date | 10/8/2023 |
| Review Date | 7/7/2019 |
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| Definitions | Terms defined in the Definitions Dictionary |
| The qualification conferred upon a Student following the successful completion of an Academic Program. The categories of Award are listed in the Program Nomenclature Schedule....moreThe qualification conferred upon a Student following the successful completion of an Academic Program. The categories of Award are listed in the Program Nomenclature Schedule. Council means the governing body, the University of Southern Queensland Council....moreCouncil means the governing body, the University of Southern Queensland Council. A Student who the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), or Dean (Graduate Research School) in the case of Higher Degree by Research programs, has certified as having completed all the requirements of an Academic Program but upon whom Council has not yet conferred that Award....moreA Student who the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), or Dean (Graduate Research School) in the case of Higher Degree by Research programs, has certified as having completed all the requirements of an Academic Program but upon whom Council has not yet conferred that Award. A person who is enrolled in a UniSQ Upskill Course or who is admitted to an Award Program or Non-Award Program offered by the University and is: currently enrolled in one or more Courses or study units; or not currently enrolled but is on an approved Leave of Absence or whose admission has not been cancelled....moreA person who is enrolled in a UniSQ Upskill Course or who is admitted to an Award Program or Non-Award Program offered by the University and is: currently enrolled in one or more Courses or study units; or not currently enrolled but is on an approved Leave of Absence or whose admission has not been cancelled. | |
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| Record No | 14/317PL |