Hold the hood open with the velvet trim facing outward
Place the hood over your head and around your neck
Let the hood hang down your back with the pointed end centered
Pull the hood into position so the lining is visible
Align the hood so the velvet trim sits neatly around your shoulders
Secure the hood if your institution uses a button, pin, or cord
Adjust the hood so it lies flat and even on both sides
Check that the hood is centered and not twisted