Attend the ceremony
All graduating students must be at the graduation venue at least one hour prior to the ceremony commencement time. Graduates will then enter the auditorium 45 minutes before the start of their ceremony for the student briefing.
Photography
All graduates are photographed while crossing the stage and may choose to have additional photographs taken before or after the ceremony.
If you wish to have your photograph professionally taken prior to the ceremony, please arrive at the venue at least two hours early. Photography booths will close one hour before the ceremony commences and will not reopen until the ceremony has concluded.
On stage procedure
You will be called on stage row by row in school and course order. Please be aware that in some circumstances there may be slight amendments to the calling list so do not be alarmed if there are changes to this order.
Order of movement:
- When instructed, move to the left and give your name to the assistant at the bottom of the stairs.
- Move up the stairs and stand on the marked line.
- When your name is called walk at a normal pace to the Chancellor or the Pro-Chancellor.
- Take the parchment/testamur with your left hand and shake hands with your right.
- Continue across the stage in the same direction, descending the stairs and return to your seat.
If you are no longer able to attend
If you find you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony please contact us immediately. Graduands are seated in alphabetical order and your absence will have a direct affect on your fellow graduands and the smooth running of the ceremony.