Graduations

About Graduation Day

As your graduation day approaches, we want to ensure you are well-prepared. Before you graduate, follow the steps on our Pre-Graduation Checklist and see our short video on 'what to expect on your graduation day'.

Registration: On the day of your graduation, you must register for your ceremony and collect your guest tickets from Hunter Halls. If you are late, you may not be able to graduate so please allow plenty of time to register. Times are listed below:

Ceremony Time	Graduate Registration/Gown Collection Time Hunter Hall (Queue in Cloisters)	Graduands to be seated in Bute Hall for ceremony briefing	Guests Admitted to Bute Hall
11.00am	8.40am	10.00am	10.15am
4.00pm	1.40pm	3.00pm	3.15pm

Identification: If possible, bring your student card for quicker registration. If you no longer have your card, bring photographic ID and your student number.

Academic Dress: You will need to hire a gown and hood for your graduation ceremony. If you haven’t already done so, you should do this online as soon as possible. If you are unable to book your gown and hood in advance, don’t worry, you can do it on the day of your graduation. Gowns are collected from Hunter Halls after registration.

Transport: Plan your journey and consider alternative transportation options, as parking near the campus is limited. Further information on travel to and from the University can be found here.

Accessibility: Contact the Graduations Team if you have specific access requirements. Lift access for guests and student will be available on the day.

Bag Policy: Avoid bringing large bags or rucksacks, as they are not allowed in Bute Hall. A bag drop marquee is located in the West Quad (behind the Chapel) for storage. Note that bags may be subject to search. Please be aware that there are no cloakroom facilities on the graduation day.

Non-attendance: If you enrol for the ceremony but don't attend without prior notification to the Registry, your graduation will be considered inabsentia, and your documents will be sent to your recorded Home address in MyCampus.

Running time: The ceremony typically lasts 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the number of graduates.

Food and Drink: Hot drinks and alcohol are not permitted in Bute Hall but you may wish to bring some water.

Newspaper publication: If you have selected for your name to be published in the press then Graduate names will be published in The Herald newspaper. This will be available to purchase in the cloisters on the day of the ceremony.

Photography: 

• Remember to smile going across the platform when receiving your degree as you’ll be photographed. Prints will be available for sale in the reception marquee afterwards.
• A full portrait photography service will be available in the marquee in the West Quad. You can have photographs taken before or after your ceremony. Further information can be found here can be found here.

Etiquette: We want everyone to enjoy the ceremony but would ask that all graduand and guests keep the celebrations to clapping and cheering. Please refrain from waving any flags or banners as this may impair the experience for those seated nearby.

Ceremony Livestream: Our ceremonies will also be streamed live so that those unable to attend will be able to share the experience. The livestream can be accessed via the graduation website just before the ceremony starts.

Post-ceremony Reception: There will be a post-ceremony drinks reception in the marquee in the East Quad.

Social Media: The UofG Social Media Team will be attending some of the graduation days. They’ll most likely be seen wandering around the quads and cloisters with a camera, filming the jubilation and asking grads all sorts of questions. They’re very friendly – so if you see them, please do say hello and smile for the cameras! And remember if you’re sharing photos on the day to tag in the main accounts on social media @UofGlasgow and use #UofGgrad24.

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