Step by step guide to graduation
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What to do on the day of your graduation
We want you to enjoy your ceremony, so we have created a simple six step-by-step guide on what you need to do on the day. Please take the time to read these instructions.
- Please ensure you arrive at least two hours before your ceremony start time. This is to ensure you are robed, photographed (if you’ve booked photos) and seated in time for your ceremony.
- When you arrive, head towards the registration desk in the marquee on the Green at Docklands Square to collect your student and guest tickets. The desk will be well signposted.
- Once you have registered, head towards the robing area to collect your gown.
- Once you are wearing your gown, you are welcome to get your photos taken in the marquee on Aqua East car park. Please note that the photography marquee will close 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
- Once you are gowned and had any photographs taken, head towards SportsDock for the ceremony. Grab a hot drink outside in the waiting area before the doors open. Have your ticket ready and we will show you to your seat.
- Enjoy your ceremony and your day!
Important information
- Graduates are seated away from their guests so please ensure there is an appropriate adult to sit with children.
- If you have children aged two-years-old or younger, they do not need a ticket as they will be seated on your guest’s lap.
- Each ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes.
- There will be refreshments, music, and entertainment for you to enjoy after your ceremony at the reception in Docklands Square.
- If it is forecast to rain on the day of your graduation, we advise you bring an umbrella. The venue is covered however there may be a queue for the ceremony hall, and there is a short walk between each marquee/venue.
If you have any queries about your graduation ceremony, please don’t hesitate to contact us at graduation@uel.ac.uk.
