Full academic dress should be worn at all formal University ceremonies including matriculation and degree ceremonies. Sub fusc (from the Latin sub fuscus meaning dark brown) should be worn beneath your academic gown and is also required when sitting examinations.
Find out more about sub fusc on the University of Oxford’s website.
There are various academic outfitters in Oxford that will ensure you have the appropriate gown, and we strongly recommend using them rather than buying something online that may not meet the requirements. You can place your order at a recommended retailer online, or visit the store when you arrive in Oxford.
Recommended retailers are:
You may choose to hire or buy your sub fusc, but please note that you will be required to wear academic dress on several occasions. It may prove to be better value for money to purchase sub fusc at the beginning of your degree, rather than hiring it each time it is required.