Graduation checklist

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. Check that you have actually been awarded within the deadlines, by looking on PIP or speaking to your Programme Administrator. If you are not awarded you cannot attend a ceremony even if you have registered for it.
4. Don't forget to pre-book your
   • academic dress,
   • guest tickets,
   • accommodation,
   • photography,
   • Brookes Restaurant
   • and your memorabilia.
5. Plan your journey - there is no parking on campus (see travel and parking)
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 cancel via your PIP (ACCA students please contact the ACCA Office; Research students please contact the Graduation 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

1. If you have not already done so, double check that you have actually been awarded within the deadlines, by looking on PIP or speaking to your Programme Administrator. If you are not awarded you cannot attend a ceremony even if you have registered for it.
2. Arrive in plenty of time on campus (see planning your day for suggested timings).
3. Pick up your pre-ordered gown – see gown hire and location map
4. Bring your picture ID and confirmation email to pick up you and your guests’ tickets - see ticket collection and location map
5. Have your photographs taken if desired (location map)
6. Be seated at least 20 minutes before the ceremony starts (see order of proceedings for more detail of the ceremony).
7. Don’t forget to attend the post-ceremony reception and enjoy the light refreshments and celebrations!
8. Return your gown after the ceremony, if hired.

Don't forget you can stay connected after you graduate. Find out more at www.brookesalumni.co.uk/aftergraduation and you can enjoy a wealth of discounts, special services and benefits.