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Ceremony Day
- 2-3 hours before the ceremony (see Fact Sheet on ceremony for specific time) graduands arrive, register and collect their academic dress.
- 50 minutes before the ceremony begins, graduating students are briefed in the graduation hall.
- At the ceremony start time the ceremony commences with the entry of the academic procession to musical accompaniment.
- The awards of graduands are then conferred.
- New Graduates then sit and await individual presentation on the stage to the presiding Officer. At this time, graduates are presented with their testamur.
- Following the presentation of graduates, the speaker delivers the occasional address.
- The liturgical elements of the ceremony then follow.
- The ceremony is then closed.
- All those on stage then retire to musical accompaniment, followed by the graduates.
- Following the ceremony , graduates and guests join with the members of the Official Party for light refreshments in the foyer of the ceremony hall.
How long will the ceremony go for?
The length of each graduation ceremony depends mainly on the number of graduands attending.
Will there be professional photographers at the ceremony?
Yes. GFP Studios has been engaged as the official photographer for the ceremony. They will be available to take studio portraits of you, your family and guests in your academic dress. It is advised that this is done prior to the ceremony. Photos will also be taken of every graduate on stage when they are presented with their award.
There is a sitting fee of $30 for all studio portraits taken on graduation day. Payment for the sitting fee and all studio photo orders must be made on the day. These can be paid by cash or credit.
Stage photos will be posted on the GFP website following the ceremony. GFP Studios also offers a framing service on graduation day.
For more information on photography and framing you can visit the GFP website.
