Information for Guests

1. When are the ceremonies held and which subjects are in which ceremonies?

Please consult the Order of Ceremonies for details.

2. Where are the ceremonies held?

All ceremonies are held in the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth. (http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/maps-travel/visitors/)

3. Where can I/my guests park?

Staff will be on duty to direct visitors to the car parks on the campus.  A section of the Arts Centre car park will be reserved for disabled visitors and those with special parking permits.

A minibus shuttle service will be available for visitors parking in the car parks furthest from the Arts Centre.

4.  What are the seating arrangements in the hall?

Tickets are required for admission, but seats for guests are not reserved.  Seating in the Great Hall is therefore allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

5. Is there provision for disabled guests?

Students whose guests have special requirements (e.g. require wheelchair access) should complete section C of the on-line graduation registration form.  Appropriate arrangements will be made: e.g. ground floor seats or wheelchair space will be reserved as necessary and parking permits will be issued if appropriate.  For students who aren’t able to register on-line, please see Special Requirements for the relevant form.

6. How long does the ceremony last?

The ceremony will last for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.  There is also a 30 minute rehearsal before the ceremony which graduands must attend.

7. Can I/my guests take photographs during the ceremony?

Graduands and guests are permitted to take photographs during the ceremonies.

8. What if my guests require Accommodation?

Please visit Overnight Accommodation

9. How much are the commemorative programmes?

Printed programmes will be available at registration and at the entrances to the Great Hall, free of charge, to all graduands and their guests.

10. Can my guests request tickets?

No.  It is the responsibility of graduating students to register for guest tickets.

11. What happens after the ceremony?

You and your guests are warmly invited by the University to a reception which will be held in the Theatre Foyer (or out on the lawn if the weather is fine) immediately after the ceremony.  The buildings on campus will also be open and you are welcome to visit the departments during the day.