Graduations

Main Campus

Guest Tickets

For those attending your graduation ceremony, you will be allocated two guest tickets for the ceremony in Bute Hall. Please note that you do not require a ticket for yourself.

Livestream/overflow tickets

Additionally, we offer an option to watch the ceremony live in a nearby venue adjacent to Bute Hall, where our ceremonies traditionally take place. Tickets to the overflow are limited to two per graduand (in addition to your two for Bute Hall) for this venue and will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Graduands can request overflow tickets during your Registration in Hunter Halls on the day of your ceremony.

Guests who choose to watch the live broadcast will enjoy an excellent view of the ceremony, including close-up moments as each graduand is presented with their degree.

Ticket Collection

Graduands will collect your guest tickets on the day of your graduation during the registration process.

It's important to note that the University cannot accept liability for any actual or alleged loss arising from the unavailability of extra tickets. Furthermore, the University does not take responsibility for the replacement of lost, damaged, or stolen tickets.

Children

Children are welcome to attend the ceremony but must have a ticket and be accompanied by an appropriate adult.

Please note that the upper area of Bute Hall is not suitable for children. If your guests include children, please mention this to the Graduation Team when you collect your tickets so that your guests can be seated together in the appropriate area.

Changes to Arrangements

Please be aware that graduation arrangements may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. We will make every effort to communicate any changes through our website, social media channels, and by directly contacting attending students.

Graduation Ceremony Postponement

In the highly unlikely event of a graduation ceremony postponement or cancellation, the University will make every effort to communicate this as soon as possible through our website, social media, and direct contact with attending students. Under no circumstances shall the University be liable for any actual or alleged loss incurred by ticket holders, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, subsistence costs, or any loss of business or earnings due to such postponement or cancellation.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission in accordance with our policies and guidelines.

Dumfries Campus

Guest Tickets

Each graduand will receive two guest tickets for the ceremony. These tickets will be distributed during the registration process on the day of your graduation. Please be advised that the University will not assume responsibility for replacing lost, damaged, or stolen tickets.

Post-Graduation Reception

For those attending the Dumfries Campus graduation ceremony, we are delighted to announce a post-graduation reception at the Rutherford/McCowan Building. Further details and information on how to request tickets for this reception will be provided to attending students in due course.

Graduation Ceremony Postponement

In the highly improbable event of a graduation ceremony being postponed or canceled, the University will make every effort to communicate this promptly. We will share updates on our website, through social media channels, and by directly contacting attending students.

Please be aware that under no circumstances shall the University be held liable for any actual or alleged losses incurred by ticket holders or others as a result of the cancellation or postponement of the event. This includes, but is not limited to, expenses related to travel, accommodation, subsistence, or any loss of business or earnings due to the rescheduling or cancellation of the graduation ceremony.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission in accordance with our established policies and guidelines.