Graduation Checklist
Please find below a checklist to assist you with everything you need to do before, during and after your graduation ceremony.
No. | Task | Deadline |
Prepare for Graduation |
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1 |
Look at the graduation Timetable to see when you will be graduating. |
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2 |
Book your place at graduation through your intranet account after receiving an email to say that graduation booking is open. |
When online booking opens |
3 |
Ensure your full official name is correct. |
When booking your place |
4 |
Inform us of any special requirements for you or your guests. |
When booking your place |
5 |
Clear all University debts. |
Before online booking closes |
6 |
Order your Academic gown from Ede and Ravenscroft. |
Before online booking closes |
7 |
Request a visa support letter if required, Contact the Graduation Team. |
Before online booking closes |
8 |
Book accommodation if required. |
Before you travel to Swansea for your congregation |
On the Day | ||
9 | Arrive at the Bay Campus, Swansea. How to get to the Bay Campus | At least 1½ before your congregation |
10 | Register and collect your guest tickets and certificates from the School of Management (no. 7 on the Bay Campus Map) |
Arrive early to avoid the queues |
11 | Collect your Gown from the School of Management | Arrive early to avoid the queues |
12 | Have your official Photographs taken in Engineering Central (no. 4 on the ) | Any time before or after your congregation |
13 | Enter the Great Hall auditorium and take your seats | Doors will open 30 minutes before your congregation start time |
14 | After your congregation, order your DVD, USB stick and Congregation photo from the Bay Library (no. 5 on the ) |
Any time after your congregation (around a 15 minute wait once ordered) |
15 | Continue celebrations at your College Reception where you will also be able to speak to our Postgraduate and Alumni teams and take a look at the Swansea University Merchandise | As informed by your College |
16 | Return your Gown to the School of Management | |
After Graduation | ||
17 | Congratulations, you are now an automatic member of our Alumni Association, find out more. | |
18 | Swansea Employability Academy is still here to help you with your next steps in starting your career. | |
19 | If you need a replacement certificate or another transcript please contact myunihub@swansea.ac.uk | |
20 | Please let us know any feedback you have on your Graduation Day. |