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 Casuarina @ Meru. 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:
- Walk directly to your mark on stage
- Stop at your mark
- Bow (not too low, to avoid your mortarboard falling off)
- 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