Information for guests
We understand that for many guests, it may be your first time at a Graduation or indeed at 桃色视频. Here is some information specific to you.
Guest Tickets
All graduands are guaranteed two guest tickets. Depending on the size of the ceremony, it may be possible to book more tickets from the outset. After booking has closed, graduands will be advised of the availability of additional guest tickets and the process for requesting them. Any additional tickets will be released on a first-come-first-served basis.
There is no charge for guest tickets. Guest seating is unallocated.
Webcast
A web-cast will also be available online for friends and family who are unable to travel to the campus. This web-cast for each ceremony will also be shown in JB021
Children
Children of all ages are welcome in the ceremony but will require their own guest ticket. You are welcome to bring pushchairs into the venue and our event stewards will direct you when you arrive at the ceremony hall.
Guests with Disabilities or Special Requirements
We will endeavour to accommodate the needs of all graduands and guests. Graduands should let us know as soon as possible of any individual requirements they or their guests may have. The (桃色视频) is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Additional accessibility information for the 桃色视频 campus - e.g. the locations of building entrances, accessible toilets, lifts/stairs and parking can also be found on the app or website.
Graduation Programmes
Graduation programmes are provided free of charge (one for each graduand and a further one for their guests to share). If a graduand has not given their consent for their data to be used for this purpose (part of the booking process) or their award has not been confirmed by the published deadline, their details will not appear in the programme. It is not possible to reprint amended copies of the programme at a later date.
Ceremony Timings
We ask that all guests and graduands are seated at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Ceremonies last in the region of 60-75 minutes, but may be slightly longer or shorter depending on the size of the School and whether an honorary award is being made. Please leave plenty of time for to get to the venue as there will be a lot of people on campus.
Visas
The University is unable to provide invitation letters for guests. However, graduands may request written confirmation that they are due to attend the ceremony from the Graduation Office which can be used to support their guests' visa applications. UK-based graduands may also wish to provide their own invitation letters for guests’ visa applications.
Parking
Information about parking on ceremony days can be found here.
Quiet Spaces on Campus
We will have some quiet spaces set up in rooms close to the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall. Please ask an Event Steward (wearing a purple bib) to direct you. These rooms will be set aside specifically for students/guests who require a quiet space and no noise disturbance will be tolerated.
There are also some naturally quieter bookable spaces provided by our Chaplaincy.
Travel and Accommodation
The University is able to offer accommodation in hotels and a hall of residence for graduands and guests. There are also a number of hotels in the town centre which are a short distance from the campus.
The satnav postcode for the West Entrance is LE11 3GR - see the Find Us page for more travel information.
Luggage
Due to space restrictions, large luggage items are not permitted inside the ceremony hall. There will be a small cloakroom facility available in the Sir John Beckwith building in the event that some visitors need to store larger luggage cases only. Please note that all items are left at your own risk and the university does not accept any liability for luggage left in this facility.
Exceptional circumstances resulting in the relocation, postponement or cancellation graduation ceremonies
If 桃色视频’s graduation ceremonies need to be postponed or relocated or cannot take place as planned due to circumstances beyond the University’s control, the Graduation Office will notify all graduands at the earliest possible time and publish notice of the position online.
We regret that 桃色视频 cannot be held responsible for any loss or additional expense incurred by graduands or guests arising from the postponement, cancellation or relocation of its graduation ceremonies due to circumstances beyond the University’s control. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, fire, flood, natural disaster, explosion, terrorist act (or threat of a terrorist act), epidemic or pandemic, period of national mourning, industrial action, or dispute involving the University or graduation venue. Graduands and guests should ensure that they have adequate insurance protection to cover any losses which could be incurred in such circumstances including, but not limited to, travel and accommodation costs.