Gowns for postgrad

[Guest]

Dear Sinner people,

I am coming to St Andrews in September to study for a Philosophy M.Litt. My question is as follows: which gown should I wear in St Andrews, for formal events, chapel services, etc...

I understand you have a strong (or at least surviving) gown tradition, while at my alma mater do not. I would like to know in advance if I should attempt to acquire a gown while at Sheffield, or should save my money for buying one in St Andrews (I know owning one is non-compulsory, but plan on attending chapel services).

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide me with.

[Al]

I believe the relevant authorities decided a few years ago that postgraduates coming from universities without a gown tradition can wear the gown worn by graduates of St Andrews.

[RJ Covino]

Quoting Al from 10:07, 24th Mar 2007
I believe the relevant authorities decided a few years ago that postgraduates coming from universities without a gown tradition can wear the gown worn by graduates of St Andrews.

Unless they intend to wear it with a hood, in which case they should wear it the gown of their first university. Mixing and matching is most inappropriate.

[Guest]

Where would one verify this information, or who should one contact to do so, as a gown is a bit of a hit on the ol' student budget, but one I wish to take.

[Jos Dad]

Quoting from 10:32, 12th May 2007
Where would one verify this information, or who should one contact to do so, as a gown is a bit of a hit on the ol' student budget, but one I wish to take.

Probably the first port of call is Registry. email: registry@st-andrews.ac.uk