Dress Code (Graduands)

Graduands must adhere to the following dress code:

Male Graduands 

Graduands must be dressed in formal attire:

• Long-sleeved shirts
• Dark-coloured ties
• Black trousers
• Formal shoes (sandals, open-toed shoes or sports shoes are not allowed)

Female graduands 

Graduands must be dressed in formal attire:

• Baju kurung
• Long dresses
• Long skirts (hemlines must reach the ankles)
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Sarees
• Formal shoes

Dress Code (Guests)

Guests must also adhere to a formal dress code for the convocation ceremony. This especially applies to guests who will be entering the convocation hall.

Male Guests

• National attire/Batik
• Formal wear/lounge suit

Guests are not allowed to wear jeans or t-shirts.

Female Guests

• National attire
• Formal clothing

Guests are not allowed to wear:

•  Gowns or short skirts (above the knee)
•  Sleeveless blouses 
•  T-shirts and jeans
• Shorts

Guests who are not entering the convocation hall must still adhere to the above dress code.

Parking 

Graduands and guests are allowed to park at Ipoh Convention Centre(ICC). We encourage you to arrive early.
Please follow the instructions of the RELA and QIU officers on duty.

Ceremony Etiquette

Standard Protocol 

• Graduands must obey the instructions of the convocation organisers throughout the ceremony. 
• Alcohol and/or controlled substances are prohibited.
• Guests should arrive at least 1 hour before they are scheduled to enter the convocation hall. Please refer to your session schedule. 
• Mute/Silence cell phones, and other devices during the ceremony.
• Please refrain from shouting or creating any inappropriate disruptions during the ceremony. 
• Scan your face beside the stage. Wait for your name to be called. 
• When collecting your scroll from the Guest of Honour, here’s what you have to do:
  • Collect your scroll
  • Pose for your photograph
  • Thank the guest of honour
  • Proceed to leave the stage
• You are not allowed to:
  • Dance/perform any gestures 
  • Take selfies
  • Swing or juggle your scroll
  • Any other inappropriate behaviour/disruptions

Professional Photography Services

A professional photography service will be available outside the convocation hall. This service will be available in addition to the complimentary “on-stage” photographs given to all graduands.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Division: sld@qiu.edu.my