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Attire

How to Wear Your Graduation Attire

  • You will collect the academic gown with the mortar board and the hood.
  • The gown will sit squarely on your shoulders, with the sleeves falling between your elbow and wrist.
  • To ensure the hood stays firmly, secure the hood with safety pins on both shoulders. Use the small loop inside the hood to attach it to a shirt button or jacket button.
  • The mortar board should sit flat on your head, with the shorter peak facing forward and the longer peak goes to the back.
  • You may like to pin the mortarboard with hairpins.

Dress Code

Standards of Dress for Graduates

To reflect the significance of the 26th RUMC Conferring Ceremony, all attendees are requested to observe a Formal dress code. Suitable options include Professional Business Attire or Full Traditional Dress. We kindly ask that graduates ensure their choice of clothing is compatible with the wearing of academic regalia to ensure a seamless and dignified appearance throughout the proceedings.

Rehearsal

Essential Rehearsal for Graduating Students

There will be a rehearsal on Sunday, 7 June 2026 at the Grand Ballroom, St Giles Wembley, Penang, starting at 10.00am. It is important for you to attend, as there are some protocols you should be familiar with. The rehearsal is to ensure that you know what to do during the ceremony and your seating arrangement.

Protocol and Etiquette

Official Procedures for Conferring Ceremony

The Conferring Ceremony marks the highlight of your medical journey. Kindly observe the following guidelines to ensure the event runs smoothly.

  • There will be a professional photographer taking the photo of you with the Chancellor of NUI.
  • Guests’ seating is first-come, first-seated.
  • There are designated seating areas for Academic Faculty, Graduates and Guests.
  • Mobile phones should be switched off or placed on silent mode.
  • Children below 12 years old are strictly not allowed into the ceremony area.

Schedule for Conferring Ceremony Day

10:00am Rehearsal at Grand Ballroom, Level 10
12:30pm Registration for graduands at Wembley 10, Level 9
2:10pm All guests will be seated
2:15pm Gathering of graduands for procession at Wembley 10
2:20pm Procession into the Ballroom
4:15pm End of the Conferring Ceremony
Class Photo
5:00pm Returning of Academic gowns and collection of documents in Wembley 10, Level 9

Parking

Parking At St Giles Wembley Penang

The parking is available at St Giles Wembley Penang. It is a ticketless system using credit cards or Touch ‘n Go. Kindly validate your card at the foyer of Level 9 and 10 for the flat parking rate.

Accommodation

Nearby Hotels and Contact Information for Guests

There are several hotels located nearby to St Giles Wembley Penang, that you may consider for your family members:

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