Planning a graduation ceremony for your college, training institution, or school? Ordering gowns for a large group doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re coordinating for 20 students or 200, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make the process smooth and hassle-free.
Why Group Orders Make Sense
When you’re responsible for outfitting an entire graduating class, bulk ordering is the smartest approach. Not only does it ensure everyone looks uniform and professional on the big day, but it also saves you time and money.
At MD Gowns, we specialise in working with institutions across South Africa, from TVETs and private colleges to universities and training centres. We understand the unique challenges of coordinating group orders and offer dedicated support to make your job easier.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Before placing your group order, gather these essential details from your graduates:
- Full names – for any personalised items or records
- Height measurements – to ensure proper gown sizing
- Qualification level – diploma, degree, honours, masters, or doctorate
- Faculty or field of study – this determines hood colours
- Collection or delivery preferences – will students collect individually or will you coordinate a central pickup?
Having this information ready upfront speeds up the ordering process significantly and reduces last-minute stress.
How the Group Ordering Process Works
Once you’ve gathered your graduates’ details, simply reach out to our team. We’ll provide you with a detailed quote based on your specific requirements, including gowns, hoods, mortarboards, and any additional accessories like stoles or tassels.
For institutions, we offer flexible arrangements including bulk pricing, extended hire periods, and nationwide delivery across South Africa. Whether you’re based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered.
All our gowns are freshly cleaned and hygienically pressed before each hire, so your graduates will look their absolute best on their special day.
Tips for a Stress-Free Group Order
Here are some practical tips from our experience working with institutions:
- Order early – give yourself at least 2-3 weeks before the ceremony date
- Appoint a coordinator – having one point of contact streamlines communication
- Create a collection schedule – if students are collecting individually, share our address and operating hours
- Double-check sizes – a quick measurement check prevents fitting issues on the day
Ready to Place Your Group Order?
MD Gowns is proud to serve institutions including UNISA, UJ, TUT, MANCOSA, Boston City Campus, Rosebank College, and many more colleges and TVETs across South Africa. We guarantee the lowest prices and the highest quality service.
Get started today by exploring our graduation gown hire options or contact our team directly for a personalised group quote. Let’s make your graduation ceremony one to remember!