On the Day
A separate checklist is available Before the Day
Check-list for all Candidates - December 2012 ceremonies
- At least an hour before the ceremony - be at Newcastle University.
- First - collect your tickets (you will need to show photographic ID) and your academic dress from The Venue, Students' Union Building.
If you have not pre-booked your academic dress, you will still be able to hire academic dress on the day, but you will have to pay by cash - no other method of payment will be accepted.
- Collect your parchment (if you have not already received it) either before or after your ceremony, from The Venue, Students' Union Building. If you have not fulfilled all your financial obligations to the University, your parchment will not be available to you.
- Get official photographs taken (if desired), in the History Room, Students' Union Building, before your ceremony or after the reception. Ensure you have allowed plenty of time for this, in case of queues.
- 30 minutes before the ceremony - go to King’s Hall to be registered and seated.
Please note: if you arrive at King’s Hall early you will have to wait outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather!
- 15 minutes before the ceremony - both King's Hall and TV Relay guests will be seated.
- Your ceremony will last between 45 minutes and an hour.
- After the ceremony - attend the reception (if you wish to). The start time and location will be advertised on your ticket.
- Finally - return your academic dress to The Venue, Students' Union Building.
Please note that Newcastle University is a Smoke-Free Campus. For further information, please download a copy of Newcastle University Smoke Free Policy.