Academic Hire How To Guide
Here is a step by step guide to help you in the process to hire your graduation gown.
If you know the gown required for your degree and have arrived at that gowns product page, then you need to complete the following information so we can ensure you hire the right items.
Step one: Select the 'To Hire' option.
Step two: Select either of these boxes to collect in store or have your gown delivered to college (£4.99 delivery charge).
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Store Collection or College delivery
Store Collection 
For store collection the gowns are packed and ready for collection on the morning the day before your event from our High Street store . Your gown can be collected by yourself or a trusted friend or family member (please provide them with your online reference number).
Returns will need to be back to us by 5:45pm the following day (Saturday graduations are due back by Monday at 5:45pm)
College Delivery 
Gowns that are to be collected from your college are delivered to the Porters lodge the day before your graduation. Please speak to your college about what happens with your graduation gown after its delivery.
After selecting the 'deliver to college' box, another box will appear for you to choose the college you wish your hire to be sent to (if your college is not in the list then that means the will not accept deliveries from us). Hires can be returned by yourself but can also be left with the college porters and we will collect them for you.
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Step three: Please select your height, if you're between sizes, select the shorter option.
Step four: Select the items you require.
Please note that hoods are not worn with Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Scholars' gowns.
Step five: Select the date of your graduation or event date from the drop down calendar.
Step six: Add to cart. 
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Checkout
At the checkout please enter your email address in the box provided.
IMPORTANT - if you have opted for college delivery please select the pick-up option underneath (to avoid being charged twice) then continue to the payment screen. Your gown will still be delivered to your college and you can check this by checking there is a £4.99 charge at the final stage of payment.
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After the order is complete you will receive a conformation email with your #SW reference number. Your order is now placed and will be ready for collection from Shepherd & Woodward, 110 High Street or prepared for delivery to the college of your choice the day before your event.
If you have any other questions please visit our FAQ page below.