External Relations
Graduation
Congratulations to all our students who graduated in 2008!
The next graduation ceremonies at the University of Stirling will be held on 24 and 25 June 2009. Information about the graduation ceremonies is given here, and more specific details will appear nearer the time.
The University of Stirling is very proud of our graduates and holds graduation ceremonies three times each year to celebrate your achievements.
We appreciate that graduands often have many questions relating to their graduation ceremony, so have created these webpages to help answer your queries. Please read the pages carefully to ensure you are clear on what you should do in advance: Have you ordered your robes? Requested extra tickets (if applicable)? Informed the University of any special needs or mobility issues?
When are the Graduation Ceremonies held?
We hold graduation ceremonies three times each year - in June, early November (Highland Campus) and late November
Where are the Graduation Ceremonies held?
June Ceremonies are held at the Tennis Centre, Stirling Campus, with receptions held in the Pathfoot building on campus.
Ceremonies at our Highland Campus ceremony are held at Inverness Cathedral, with receptions held at the Thistle Hotel, Inverness.
Late November ceremonies are held at the Albert Halls, Stirling, with receptions held in the Pathfoot building on campus.
What day / time is the graduation ceremony for my subject?
Once confirmed by Academic Registry, the date and time for each subject is detailed on the right-hand navigation under Ceremony Times and Subjects. This will be listed approximately six weeks prior to the graduation ceremony.
Who presides over the Graduation Ceremonies?
The Chancellor, Principal & Vice-Chancellor and University Secretary will be in attendance (whom failing Vice-Chancellor, Senior/Deputy Principal and Deputy University Secretary will preside).
Will I receive a letter inviting me to my Graduation Ceremony?
No, your Invitation to Graduation will be sent directly to your University email account approximately six weeks prior to the graduation ceremony. Please remember to check this account regularly.
Do I have to wear a gown?
Yes, all graduands must wear academic dress and these can be ordered from the academic gown company Ede & Ravenscroft. Please click on Gown Hire and Dress Code for more information.
How much does it cost to graduate?
The graduation fee is £45.00 which allows you and two guests to attend both the ceremony and reception, and contributes towards the cost of arranging the graduation ceremony and refreshments. If available, additional guest tickets cost £14.00 and include entry to both ceremony and reception.
If you do not wish to attend the ceremony itself, but wish to graduate 'in absentia', the cost is £15.00. The fee goes towards the cost of processing degrees and the printing and postage of degree certificates.
All graduates are given life membership of the University of Stirling Alumni Association.
Please Note: If you are experiencing difficulty making payment or if you are out of the country and do not have a UK bank account, then please contact the Student Records Office on tel: +44 (0)1786 467054 or on email at: SMRO.graduation@stir.ac.uk
What do I need to do in advance of graduation day?
- Have you responded to the University's invitation to graduation? Don't leave it too late to register!
- Do you know when graduands in your subject will graduate? Make sure you have registered for the correct date and time.
- Have you ordered your academic robes?
- Do you know where the graduation venues are? Make sure you and your family know where you are going.
- Have you thought about transport and car parking on the day for yourself and your family?
When should I arrive at the graduation venue?
All graduands must be robed and in line 1 hour prior to the beginning of the ceremony. Your family and friends can arrive at the same time as you, but please note that the venue will not be open to the public until 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony, provided preparations have been completed.
How many tickets can I receive?
The standard allocation of tickets is three - one for the graduand and two guests. Usually, graduands can also apply for additional tickets, though this depends on the number of students graduating and cannot be guaranteed. Please click on Tickets for more information.
Tickets will be sent out directly to graduands with UK addresses.
I don't live in the UK - how will I receive my tickets?
Graduands who do not have a UK address should collect their tickets on the day of graduation from the entrance to the venue.
Is this a private event?
Graduands, guests and staff may attend by invitation only. However, all graduands and guests should be aware that graduation ceremonies are regarded as public events, the names of graduates are published in the Graduation Programme and audio/visual images of the ceremony are publicly available.
For further information, please contact:
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Suzie Huggins University of Stirling |
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