Graduation checklist
Published on 17 May 13
Graduation - which takes place 8 to 19 July - will be the biggest moment of your academic life, so make sure you’ve completed this checklist to ensure your day runs smoothly
One month before graduation
- Register your intention to graduate (click here and follow the link) and order your guest tickets
Key checklist
Register your intention to graduate – deadline 26th June
Order guest tickets – deadline 26th June
Hire your gown – deadline 21st June www.gownhire.co.uk
Find out about your guest ticket allocations – from 1st July
- Pay off any fines you have outstanding to the university, you may not be able to graduate otherwise.
- Find out about the Alumni Association; take a look at Staying connected after graduation to find out more.
- Decide who will be coming to celebrate with you and how they can get here. Parking may be troublesome, so take a look at some of your other options - more information.
- Is your school having a reception? Most schools do - so make sure you know where and when it is,and find out if you need to collect tickets beforehand.
One week before graduation
- Planning on going out for a meal? Plan ahead and book a table. Luckily, Manchester offers a great choice of celebration venues so you've got lots of choice.
- Plan your day: Make sure you have a clear schedule of where you’re meeting friends and family, how every one will get about and when you need to be at Whitworth Hall, take back your gowns etc.
- Print your guest ticket allocation letter via My Manchester - you will have received an email giving you instructions on how to do this.
One day before graduation
- Charge your phone and camera.
- Make sure you have some change for parking, taxis, buses etc.
What you need on the day
- Guest ticket allocation print out - after Monday 1 July, follow the Graduation link in My Manchester to find this. Bring it with you to the robing room on the day.
- Gown hire reference number – you will have received this via email or over the phone when you booked your attire.
- Camera and phone (but make sure your phone is on silent during the ceremony!)
- Umbrella
Make sure you have a great day, throw your cap in the air (yes it’s cliché but when else will you have the opportunity to do it?) and feel proud of yourself, you’ve done it!
Well done!
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Graduating this July but not able to attend your ceremony? |
Are you an international student who will be returning to the UK for graduation? | |
| Don't miss the opportunity to have your graduation photographs taken before you leave. Find out more. | You can travel to the UK to attend your graduation ceremony and use the Tier 4 immigration permission that you have now as long as it is still valid - find out more. |