About Graduation Day
About Graduation Day
The following is a checklist of things to prepare or expect on the day of your ceremony.
- Firstly, check the date and time of your ceremony so that you attend on the correct date and time. You must complete registration at the appropriate time or you may not be admitted to the hall.
- 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.
- Think about what to wear - black and white is the official dress code but national dress is also welcomed. Jeans and trainers should not be worn and please do not wear a hat as this makes it impossible to cap you.
- Registering on the day of your graduation
- You must register for your ceremony and collect your guest tickets from Hunter Hall. You will register by degree title and subject so please check the notice boards in the cloisters when you arrive. If you are late, you may not be able to graduate so please allow plenty of time to register. Times are listed below:
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If possible, please bring your student card as identification as this will speed up registration. If you no longer have your card, then please bring photographic ID and a note of your student number.
- Plan your journey and think about how you’re getting to campus: parking around the campus is restricted, so driving may not be the best way to get here.
- Lift access is available for graduands and guests. If you have any additional access requirements, please get in touch with the Graduation Team.
- Please don’t bring large bags and rucksacks as they are not permitted in Bute Hall. Large bags/rucksacks must be left at the bag drop marquee located in the West Quad (outside the chapel). We are unable to provide cloakroom facilities.
- If you fail to attend your graduation ceremony without getting in touch with us beforehand, your graduation will be treated ad ‘in-absentia’ and your documents posted to you.
Graduation Ceremony Recordings
If you’d like to have your own copy of this special occasion, you can purchase a recording of the Graduation Ceremony on high definition MP4 file to be emailed by file transfer. Suitable for playback on PC and Mac or saved to a USB drive to play on a suitable television. Recordings cost £25 and can be ordered on the day at the University Gift Shop or online.
Graduation Gifts
Students are entitled to 10% off online and in store from the gift shop (excluding certain products). Graduation recordings are non-discountable. Students who are graduating this summer can use the alumni discount code at the checkout to apply their discount online. The code is UOFGALUM10.
Photographs on Stage
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.
Summer Graduation Lunches
Graduation Lunches will be available at One A The Square during the graduation period. Advance Booking Required.
- 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 as the ceremony starts.
- There will be a post-ceremony drinks reception in the marquee in the East Quad.
- 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.
- Finally, the UofG Social Media Team will be attending some of the 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 #UofGgrad25.