Graduation

Dumfries On-the-day instructions

As your graduation day approaches, we want to ensure you are well prepared. Below is some important information to help you make the most of your special day.

You will also have access to the Dumfries Graduation Moodle page, which includes further information about your day and answers to frequently asked questions. 

Registration

On the day of your graduation, you must register between 11:00am-11:40am for your ceremony. If you are late, you may not be able to graduate so please allow plenty of time to register. Registration is at Maxwell House’s west entrance (side closest to the Church).

You must bring your student ID card with you to register, If you no longer have your card, bring photographic ID and your student number.

After registration, you can collect your gown and proceed to the official photographer station in Maxwell House.

Graduands will be lined up for the procession to the Church at 1:20pm where you will be seated in your role call order. Staff will be on hand to guide you to the appropriate seat.

Non-attendance

If you enrol for the ceremony but don't attend without prior notification to the Registry, your graduation will be considered in absentia, and your documents will be sent to your recorded Home address in MyCampus. If you are running late or your circumstances have changed, please contact the school office via telephone or email as soon as possible.

Guest Tickets

Each graduand will receive two guest tickets for the ceremony, which can be collected at registration on the day of graduation. Unfortunately, due to the capacity of the church, we cannot issue any extra tickets. Any guests without a ticket will not be able to attend the ceremony with the exception of babes in arms/small children on laps. Please do not ask University of Glasgow staff for additional tickets as these will not be issued.

Your guests will need to be seated at the church from 1:15pm-1:45pm. The guest ticket will grant them entry. 

The University accepts no responsibility to replace lost, damaged or stolen tickets.

Children

Children are welcome to attend the ceremony but must have a ticket and be accompanied by an appropriate adult.

Livestream

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person can watch the ceremony online.

Watch the ceremony livestream

Travel and Accessibility

Information on travel to and from the Dumfries Campus, including accessibility and support information, can be found on Access, maps & travel.

Graduation Ceremony Postponement

In the highly unlikely event of a graduation ceremony postponement or cancellation, the University will make every effort to communicate this as soon as possible through our website, social media, and direct contact with attending students. Under no circumstances shall the University be liable for any actual or alleged loss incurred by ticket holders, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, subsistence costs, or any loss of business or earnings due to such postponement or cancellation.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission in accordance with our policies and guidelines

Enjoy your special day and we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your family and friends!