Graduation Ceremonies

Congregation ceremonyA graduation ceremony is usually held in Singapore in either October or November each year.

The date for the 2013 ceremony is:

  • Friday 8 November, 2013, to be held at Nanyang Polytechnic

Programme for the Day

08:30    Gowns and ticket desk open

09:00    Photography studios open

Cohort photographs:

09:15     School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
09:25     School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
09:35     School of Marine Science and Technology
09:45     School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering

10:00    All Graduates report to marshals and check into the hall 

10:30    Guests to be seated

11:00    Ceremony begins

  • Academic Procession enters hall led by the Bedel bearing the University Mace
  • The Presiding Officer declares the Congregation open and welcomes guests and graduates 
  • Candidates are presented to receive their awards
  • The Student Orator will address the audience on behalf of the graduating cohort
  • The Presiding Officer declares the Congregation dissolved and the academic procession leaves the hall

13:00     Ceremony Ends

13:00 – 14:00   Reception for all graduates and guests in the foyer