DATE2025.12.01 #News from Academic Affairs

Academic Gowns】Handling of Academic Gowns for the March 2026 Graduation and Degree Conferral Ceremonies

Disclaimer: machine translated by DeepL which may contain errors.

The University has established an academic gown for each degree,
In particular, the academic gown is worn at graduation and degree conferment ceremonies on a voluntary basis, based on the wishes of each individual.

0Outline of the ceremony and how to wear the gown (University website)
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/students/events/h15_08.html

If you are a student scheduled to graduate or complete your degree in March 2026 and wish to rent or purchase a ceremonial dress,
Please refer to the following application website and follow the procedures.

About application for rental or purchase (University of Tokyo Co-op website*)
https://www.gown.utcoop.or.jp/

Please note that the rental period is from January 6, 2011 (Tuesday) to February 20, 2026 (Friday),
However, please note that the number of ceremonial dresses in stock is limited, and in the event that there are too many applicants, rentals will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis (applications will be closed early),
If you wish to wear the uniform on the day of the ceremony, please complete the procedures as soon as possible.

[For inquiries regarding rental/purchase procedures*].
The University of Tokyo Co-op Hongo 2nd Purchasing Department https://www.utcoop.or.jp/shop/hongo/

The University of Tokyo Co-op handles the rental and purchase of ceremonial clothes on behalf of The University of Tokyo.