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Code of Ethics for Graduand’s Attire

Note: Graduands who do not conform to the dress code as below will not be permitted into the hall.

1.  Male Graduands

Lounge suit

  1. Long-sleeve shirt (light coloured).
  2. Long trousers (dark coloured) – (Jeans/Denim) are not permitted.
  3. Coat, necktie, leather shoes (dark coloured) or;
  4. National attire (with sampin).

1.1   Prohibited Attire

  1. Cultural clothes and uniforms (police, military, etc).
  2. Refrain from wearing yellow clothing.
  3. Slippers/sandals.

2.  Female Graduands

  1. Long sleeve dresses with ankle-length skirts.
  2. Leather and dark coloured shoes.
  3. Graduands with long hair must ensure the hair is neatly tied.

2.1  Prohibited Attire

  1. Short skirt.
  2. Highly slit/split skirt.
  3. Leggings.
  4. Sleeveless tops/shirts.
  5. Revealing clothes.
  6. Clothes that are too bright or yellow in colour.
  7. Excessive accessories/jewelleries.
  8. Slippers / sandals.
  9. Niqab.
  10. Denim / Jeans.
  11. Shoes with high heels (heels above 2 inches)

3.  Academic Dress

It is compulsory for all graduands to wear full academic dress as follows:

b. Robe
c. Hood
d. Mortarboard

VIDEO - GRADUANDS ATTIRE