Registration for Convocation 2026

• Register for Convocation 2026 (opens 10 August 2026)
• Order your academic regalia 

More information on academic regalia will be sent via email on 10 August 2026. 

Do RSVP your attendance and order your academic regalia by 28 August 2026 to attend the ceremony. 

Rental and Collection of Academic Regalia (Strictly by Appointment only)

Please collect your academic regalia by 27 September 2026.

Rental Fee for Convocation Gown (Cash/NETs):

All graduands must collect their academic regalia at Serangoon Broadway Studio. Payment for rental fees and deposit is made at the time of collection. Please do not pay SUSS directly. The deposit will be refunded once the academic regalia is returned in good condition.* 

School Colours

S R Nathan School of Human Development – Yellow	School of Business - Blue
School of Science and Technology – Green	School of Law – Orange
School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences – Purple	School of Social Work and Social Development - Orchid
PhD - Gold	DBA - Blue
OGS - Dark Blue	IAL - Turquoise

Withdrawal

If you need to withdraw your attendance due to unforeseen circumstances, please email [email protected] with your full name, PI number, programme, and contact number.  Use "Withdrawal of Attendance" as the subject header. 

Important Details

• Only graduates and guests who have successfully registered for Convocation will be admitted
• Convocation registration will take place from 10 to 28 August 2026
• Please arrive at least 1 hour before your ceremony and register during the allocated time slot
• We recommend arriving early in case of unforeseen delays. Latecomers will not be admitted once the ceremony has commenced

Graduate Admission

Upon arrival, graduates are to wear their full academic regalia before proceeding to the registration counter at the entrance to the hall. Graduates who are not properly attired will not be allowed to register or attend the ceremony. 

Guest Admission

Guests should bring the guest admission card for entry. Please share this information with your guest(s). For more details, see the Guest Guide. 

Dress Code

Academic regalia is compulsory for all graduates receiving certificates at the ceremony. The University will exclude any graduate who is not appropriately dressed for this formal occasion. 

All graduates are to observe the following dress code: 

• Gentlemen: long-sleeved shirt with collar, a tie, dark-coloured long pants, and dress shoes
• Ladies: long-sleeved shirt or blouse with collar, dark-coloured long pants or a knee-length skirt, with court shoes. Mini-skirts are not advisable. For safety, comfortable heels are recommended
• Traditional Attire: Graduates who wish to wear traditional attire may do so
• Not permitted: casual pants/jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, bermudas, slippers, sneakers, canvas shoes, sports shoes, sandals

Please collect your academic regalia early to allow time to iron it before the ceremony. We strongly encourage ironing your regalia for a smart, presentable look and better photos on the day. 

Note: The Academic Regalia generally look good with a white shirt/blouse.

How to Wear the Academic Regalia

Ceremony Etiquette

Convocation Procedure

The Academic Procession will enter the hall at the timings below for the respective sessions:

Morning Session (Session 3 & 6): 10:00am
Afternoon Session (Session 1, 4 and 7): 2.00pm
Evening Session (Session 2, 5 and 8): 6.00pm

• During the presentation of degree certificates, an usher will direct you and other graduates seated in your row to line up at the side aisle.  
• Present your admission card at the line-up counter. Once scanned and verified, you'll be checked in and placed in the presentation queue.
• When the presenter reads your name, move forward to receive your folder from the SUSS Presiding Officer and pose for a photograph. 
• Proceed down the staircase on the opposite side of the stage, then walk to the side counter to collect your degree certificate and transcript before returning to your seat. Please follow the directions given by the ushers. 

Return of Academic Regalia

* Please note that if the academic regalia is returned after 4 November 2026, the deposit of $150/$200 will be forfeited.

Complimentary Stage Photo

The complimentary stage photo will only be available for collection at Serangoon Broadway Studio from 23 October 2026 onwards.

Enquiries

Please contact Serangoon Broadway Studio at +65 6293 3998 or [email protected] if you have any enquiries.