All graduates are requested to confirm their participation at Khalifa University Graduation Ceremony 2023

Deadline to confirm your participation: 1 May 2023

Gowns

Please note that for the Khalifa University 2023 Graduation Ceremony it is the responsibility of the student to acquire the graduation gowns

Gowns must be obtained from a specific supplier which is “Abu Haleeqa” and will be tailored in accordance to a specific design

Men’s bisht (to wear with national dress): AED 340
Men’s gown (to wear with western dress) AED 340
Women’s gown (for all) AED 340

Preferred measurement taking and delivery are as below:

  • Deadline to acquire the graduation gowns 4 May 2023
  • Measurements can be taken at any Abu Haleeqa branch
  • All orders can be collected from the same shop

Abu Haleeqa Branches:

  • Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Zayed The First St, Zone 1 - E2, Phone: 026227755
  • Abu Dhabi, Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Truck Rd - Abu Dhabi Industrial City, Phone: 026447044
  • Abu Dhabi, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall - Bawabat Al Sharq St - Bani Yas, Phone: 025833191
  • Dubai, Al Seef, Phone: 43430450
  • Al Ain, Hili Mall, 99 Baniyas St - Al Hili, Phone: 037344409
  • Sharjah, Al Fardan Centre, Corniche street, Phone: 065561614
DRESS CODE
Emirati male White kandoora, white ghutra
Emirati female Black sheila, black abaya and subtle makeup
Non-Emirati male Black suit, white shirt and black tie
Non-Emirati female Plain black hijab (if applicable), plain dark top, dark ankle-length dress or pants, and subtle makeup
GRADUATION REGALIA
Gowns
  • Men’s bisht (for Emirati men)
  • Men’s gown (for non-Emirati men)
  • Women’s abaya (for all)
Black Cap and Tassel
  • Emirati males to wear white ghutra and agal
  • Cap is black for all females and non-Emirati males, but in different sizes
  • Tassel is the same but it may include the graduating year; however it is not a must
Honor Cords
  • Excellent with Highest Honor & Honor with Distinction will have gold cord
  • Excellent with High Honor & Honor will have silver cord
  • Excellent with Honor will have red cord
  • All cords will be provided to graduates on the day of the graduation ceremony
EVENT PROGRAM
  • The arrival of His Highness to the ceremony site
  • Beginning of the ceremony: Khalifa University leadership speech
  • Graduation Ceremony Video
  • Graduates representative speech
  • Beginning of the marching
  • Group photo
  • End

Notes

Each graduate can invite up to three family members