Your graduation day is an important achievement in your life, where you get to celebrate the years you’ve spent working hard studying.
It can be a whirlwind of nerves and logistics! In order to focus on enjoying your big day, you want to make sure you’re prepared- that‘s why we’ve come up with the ultimate checklist for your graduation day.
Graduation cap and gown
Probably the most important thing on the checklist – your graduation cap and gown
You will need to make sure that you order this ahead of time.
Graduation gowns tend to be black, but it will depend on your university and the degree level. Most universities will have a hood in their signature colours, so it’s important you get this in advance.
At Evess, we make hiring your graduation cap and gown easy and hassle-free. One of our team members will be more than happy to advise you on which gown and cap to go for.
Graduation cap tassel
Normally, your graduation cap will come with a black tassel already, but you might want to add a coloured one to add some personality. You can also add a personalised Charm with your year of graduation.
At Evess, our graduation cap tassels come in a range of vibrant colours, either as a single colour or a combination of two, and we will include a FREE year charm to mark the special occasion.
Graduation photoshoot
Your Graduation day can be a bit of a whirlwind, so what better way to remember this special day than a graduation photoshoot?
Hiring a professional photographer will take the stress out of having to take pictures yourself and mean that you get photos that are worthy of being on the wall.
At Evess, we have years of experience capturing graduation days, and provide several different options for students, starting from digital galleries of their photos to full print packages to share with all of the family.
Outfit for the graduation ceremony
To avoid last-minute stress, sort out your outfit for your graduation ceremony early. We recommend something smart that your gown can easily be worn over. For men, a smart shirt and suit trousers and for women, a dress or trousers and top combination will suffice. You might want to add a bit of personality by wearing your favourite colour or perhaps finding something in your university colours.
You’ll also want to consider your graduation shoes– your graduation day involves a lot of standing around, so be sure to pick something comfortable and practical. You will also walk across a stage to collect your degree, so make sure that your graduation shoes aren’t too high or that they slip off.
Other graduation day essentials
You’ve covered all the important stuff, but there are a few other things you might want to add to your checklist
- Graduation ticket
- Hair grips for your cap to stay in place
- Hairbrush/comb
- ID and student card
- Tissues
- Phone and charger
- Extra make-up to touch up
- A bottle of water
- Deodorant/body spray
- Dinner reservation to celebrate
So there you have it, the ultimate graduation day checklist. Let Evess help you check some things off the list! We offer graduation attire hire, graduation accessories and Graduation photoshoots all in one place, making your graduation day hassle-free.
