Recommended Graduation Attire

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For male graduands

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Recommended attire:

  • Long-sleeve shirt with tie and dark coloured pants.
  • Dark coloured formal shoes with socks.
  • Short, neat hairdo in a natural tone.
  • Hair should be above shirt collar.
  • Tying of hair is not acceptable.

 

Unacceptable dressing:

  • Casual pants/jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, culottes, bermudas, sports shoes, sneakers, slippers, sandals.

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For female graduands

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Recommended attire:

  • Dress/blouse, preferably long sleeve, with high collar. Skirt length should be around knees or longer.
  • Dress pants are permitted.
  • Court shoes or pumps.
  • Neat hairdo in a natural tone.

 

Unacceptable dressing:

  • Casual pants/jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, culottes, bermudas, sports shoes, sneakers, slippers, sandals.
  • Mini-skirts/skirts with exceptionally high slits.
  • Any dress considered provocative or revealing e.g. low cut, bare midriff, transparent top, blouse unbuttoned.

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Important Notes

  • Graduands participating in the graduation ceremonies are REQUIRED to wear the official NYP Graduation Attire. Graduands who do not comply with the official dress code or who are deemed inappropriately attired will not be allowed on stage.
  • Full-Time National Servicemen (NSFs) are required to don the NYP Graduation Attire. Wearing the NYP Graduation Attire over the NS uniform is not allowed.
  • The NYP Graduation Attire consists of a one-piece gown with a detachable collar flap. Graduates from a Diploma course (full-time/part-time) will wear the red and yellow collar flap. Those from an Advanced or Specialist Diploma course will wear a purple and yellow collar flap.
  • Refer to the Rental of Gown page for instructions on ordering your graduation gown. To order, visit the gown supplier’s website www.beauvoix.com.sg.