Graduation checklist
Things you need to do...in advance...on the day...afterwards
...in advance of the ceremony
1. Watch the deadlines!
2. REGISTER for your graduation ceremony via your PIP, My Graduation Planner tab and make sure you have a confirmation email. ( ACCA BSc students should contact the ACCA office. Research Degree students should contact the Graduate Office.) Order your VISA application letter via PIP, if needed.
3. Don't forget... to pre-book your academic dress, extra guest tickets,accommodation, photography, Brookes Restaurant and your souvenirs
4. Plan your journey - there is no parking on campus. (Travel and parking)
5. Check the HOME address on your PIP is correct – this is where your award certificate will be sent within 3 months of your award date. See our certificates pages
6. Let us know if you or your guests have any need for special provision via your PIP
7. If you registered to a ceremony but you are unable to attend, please inform the Conferment Office as soon as possible, so that your seats may be re-allocated to graduates on a waiting list.
Tel: + 44 (0) 1865 484084 / 483841
Fax: + 44 (0) 1865 483599
Email: graduation@brookes.ac.uk
...on the day of your ceremony
1. Arrive in plenty of time to the campus (see Planning Your Day for suggested timings).
2. Bring your picture ID and confirmation email and pick up your and your guests’ tickets -see Ticket collection and location map
3. Pick up your pre-ordered gown – see Gown Hire and location map
4. Have your photographs taken – if applicable (location map)
5. Be seated at least half an hour before the ceremony starts. (See Order of Proceedings for more detail of the ceremony).
6. Don’t forget to attend the post- ceremony reception and enjoy the celebrations!
7. Return your gown after the ceremony if hired.
... after your ceremony day
Keep in touch as a member of our Alumni Association
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 484878
Email: alumni@brookes.ac.uk
Web: http://www.brookesalumni.co.uk/
