The academic regalia chosen for the University of Waterloo is patterned after that of the University of Oxford (except where noted).
Gowns
| Type of Gown |
Description |
| Bachelor's and Master's degree gowns |
Oxford cut; black
|
| Doctor of Philosophy degree gowns |
Oxford cut; red; facings and lower third of sleeves are green
|
| Honorary degree gowns |
Oxford cut; each in its own distinctive colour; facings and lower third of the sleeves are black |
Degree Hoods
See Degrees Offered page for degree hoods.