Your graduation gown
When you've registered to attend your ceremony, you need to order your gown through our approved external supplier, Graduation Attire. You can order your gown from 21 October 2026.
The price of ordering a gown starts at £42 inc VAT. If you order after the deadline the cost of the gown increases by £10 inc VAT.
We are offering free gown hire to students who have received the Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship, PGT Bursary, Discretionary Student Support Fund or Sanctuary Scholarship, as well as students from underrepresented groups, including Refugees, Young Adult Carers (students with caring responsibilities), Estranged students (without parental support), Care Leavers and Care Experienced students. Eligible students will be contacted directly with further details.
If you think you might be eligible for a free gown, please get in touch via one of the emails below and a member of scholarships and bursary teams will get back to you.
- Undergraduate - undergraduatefunding@bath.ac.uk
- Postgraduate - pgtfunding@bath.ac.uk
You will also be able to book photography at the same time as hiring your gown.
If you decide not to attend a graduation ceremony, Graduation Attire can still provide you with a gown to wear at your own celebrations. Please follow the guidance in the section 'How to hire or buy your gown'.
Your gown will be available to collect on the day of your ceremony at The Guildhall.
For more graduation preparation information visit the preparing for your ceremony page.
Our approved supplier
Graduation Attire is part of the Evess group of companies which also provides garments for the legal profession and the clergy.
The University and the Students' Union jointly approved the company as a supplier because it offers good value for money, and, with gowns made from recycled plastic fibre, it's committed to using sustainable products with a positive environmental impact.
Details of University academic dress to be worn at University of Bath award ceremonies and similar events can be found on our official academic dress page.
How to hire or buy your gown
Gown booking will open on 21 October 2026. Once open, you will find the link to book through Graduation Attire.
On the opening web page, you'll be asked to select your University. Next, you’ll be taken through the steps to hire or buy your gown, which will include a calculation of the shipping costs to a UK or international address.
You might need to have a tape measure ready, as you'll be asked to provide measurements (for example, your height and head circumference).
You'll also need your student registration number, which you will find on your University library card and your invitation email.
Your celebratory reception
Your celebratory drinks reception takes place on the day of your ceremony at Bath Pavilion.
Tickets for your drinks reception need to be booked through the Graduation Attire website where you also hire your gown and book photography.
For more details on your drinks reception see the what to do on the day page.
Gowns for members of staff
Academic staff will be emailed directly with details on how to register to attend a ceremony and book a gown.