Before the ceremony

• You must arrive 90 minutes prior to the ceremony to pick up your cap and gown and to be placed in the correct sequence to enter the Convocation Hall in a formal procession.
• You will not be seated with your guests during the ceremony and will not see each other until the end.

During the ceremony

• You will enter the Convocation Hall in a formal procession, followed by the procession of School representatives. Guests will already be seated.
• You will be led, row by row, to get your marshalling card (name and last name) before going on stage.
• On stage, you will be directed to the Reader; give him or her your marshalling card.
• The Reader will read your first name and last name and you will cross the stage to receive your letter of congratulations from School representatives.
• Two official photos are taken while you are on stage (one with School representatives and one alone).
• You will resume your seat again until the end of the ceremony.

After the ceremony

• The Secretary General will invite the graduates and their guests to enjoy a celebratory glass of wine in the lobby.
• Please remember to return your gown before you leave.

Other Information

• Be on time and don’t forget your graduation ceremony ticket.
• Keep your graduation ceremony ticket with you at all times! You will be asked to present it several times during the event.
• Remember that the gowns do not close. What you wear underneath will show.
• Remember that the Convocation venue does not accept purses, backpacks or other kinds of bags at the coat check. Leave such items with your guests before you arrive.
• Please do not carry flowers or other gifts onto the stage. Leave these with your guests.
• There are no childcare facilities at the venue. Please make your childcare arrangements before the ceremony.