Graduation

Access, Maps & Travel

Gilmorehill Campus

Getting to Gilmorehill Campus

Information on travelling to Glasgow and the Gilmorehill Campus can be found on the University's travel pages.

Travel to Gilmorehill Campus 

Parking 

Parking on campus and in the surrounding area will be very limited during graduation periods, particularly on weekdays. 

We strongly encourage graduands and guests to consider travelling by public transport where possible. 

Blue Badge parking 

Information on Blue Badge parking can be found on the University Visitor Parking webpages.  

 

Accessibility and Support

We want all graduands and guests to be able to enjoy and participate fully in graduation ceremonies.

You may find our What to Expect on Graduation Day video helpful when planning your visit. 

Venue accessibility 

Graduation ceremonies take place in Bute Hall, located on Level 4 of the Gilbert Scott Building. Access is available by lift or staircase. 

Lift access is available from: 

  • Outside the University Gift Shop (A11 on the Campus Map) on Level 1
  • The Concert Hall Foyer on Level 2

Staff will be available on the day to provide assistance and directions where required. 

Accessibility for graduands 

Graduands normally access Bute Hall and the pre-ceremony assembly areas via the Randolph Staircase. 

Graduands who require lift access should speak to staff at registration on the day of their ceremony, who will be able to direct them to the appropriate lift access route. 

If you require additional support to participate in your graduation ceremony, please contact the Graduation and Ceremonial Events Team in advance.

 

Accessibility for guests 

Guest access routes to Bute Hall vary depending on ticket type.
 
If any of your guests require accessible seating or step-free access, please select the appropriate ticket option when booking guest tickets through Ede & Ravenscroft.

For further information about guest tickets, please refer to the On-the-day instructions page.
 
If your guests require additional support that cannot be accommodated through the ticket booking process, please contact the Graduation and Ceremonial Events Team.
 
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Dumfries Campus

Getting to Dumfries Campus

Summer graduation ceremonies take place at the Crichton Memorial Church on the Dumfries Campus. 

View the Dumfries Campus map

Information on travelling to the Dumfries Campus, including directions by car, rail, bus, bicycle and on foot, can be found on the University's travel pages. 

Travel to Dumfries Campus 

Parking 

Parking on campus and in the surrounding area may be limited during graduation periods. 

We recommend using the car park in front of Easterbrook Hall where possible. 

All parking on campus is free; no permits are required. 

Blue Badge parking 

Accessible parking is available at the entrance of the Rutherford McCowan Building, and at the front of Maxwell House. 

 

Accessibility and Support 

We want all graduands and guests to be able to enjoy and participate fully in graduation ceremonies. 

If you or your guests have any access or support requirements, please contact the Dumfries Campus team in advance so we can discuss how best to support you. 

Venue accessibility 

Graduation ceremonies take place in the Crichton Memorial Church on the Dumfries Campus. 

Accessibility for graduands 

If you have any concerns about mobility, access or participation in the ceremony, please contact the Dumfries Campus team in advance so arrangements can be discussed. 

Staff will be available on the day to provide assistance and directions where required. 

Accessibility for guests 

If guests require accessible seating or other support arrangements, please contact the Dumfries Campus team in advance. 

Staff will be available throughout the day to provide assistance and directions where required. 

Contact the Dumfries Campus Team 

If you or your guests require support to attend the ceremony, please contact the Dumfries Campus team: 

dumf-admin@glasgow.ac.uk