<p><strong>No.</strong>It is not compulsory to have a gown to take your photo, however, for those who wish to wear a gown you must indicate via SRMS your desire to do so. <span>There will be a graduation fee of $14,000.<span>The total cost based on your choice</span> will be reflected in the invoice generated via SRMS.</span></p>

<p><em>You must indicate by latest January 7, 2022 via the SRMS if you are renting a gown to give enough time to have your gown retrieved, cleaned and prepared in time for you to take your photos in time to be included in the virtual graduation.</em></p>

<p><strong>If you are having your photos taken by UG Photographers:</strong> So, if you are having your photograph taken on the campuses, kindly coordinate your visit to the campuses beginning on Monday, January 10, 2022 to uplift the academic regalia so that it will coincide with the date that your respective Faculty/ School/College or Institute is scheduled for photography. Academic regalia will be issued <span>Mondays to Fridays between 10:30 am to 7:00 pm</span></p>

<p>Note that you can take the opportunity to settle any liabilities to the Library on the same day as you will take your photos. The library staff will be on hand outside the Library building to process your returns and liabilities in a safe manner.</p>

<p>Strict COVID-19 Protocols will be implemented and must be followed if your photograph is taken on or off campus. These protocols will be sent via SRMS. <strong>Kindly note: <span>You are not encouraged to replicate the University’s regalia i.e., to sew/make our gowns.</span></strong></p>

<p>Turkeyen graduands are hereby advised that the academic regalia will be issued from <strong>George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT)</strong>. The point person for issuance of academic regalia at the Turkeyen campus is Ms. M. John, contact # 610 1747.</p>

<p>The point person for issuance of academic regalia at the Berbice Campus is Ms. Taneysha Kenzie, contact #638 4514.</p>
