Graduation FAQs
This page contains some of the most frequently asked questions during Graduation.
- How do I book my ticket and my guests tickets?
- You will need to register your attendance, book your ticket and book your guests tickets through Ede and Ravenscroft. You do not need to know your results to do this.
- When can I expect to receive my tickets?
- Guest’s tickets will not be posted but will be available for collection from the registration desk on campus when you arrive. You will receive a confirmation email of your booking from Ede & Ravenscroft which will need to be presented to collect your tickets. If you have not received confirmation then your booking may not have been successful, if this happens contact graduation@rau.ac.uk.
- What is the deadline for booking?
- The deadline for booking is 17 July 2020. After this date you will not be able to apply to attend or book guest tickets.
- Do I need to hire a gown?
- Academic dress is compulsory and gowns can be hired at the time of booking your tickets through Ede and Ravenscroft.
- Can I park at the University?
- Parking is provided free of charge at the University. Please download your parking permit at the followng link: www.rau.ac.uk/university-life/graduation.
- When do I get my graduation certificate?
- Certificates are posted to students the week after the ceremonies. However, if you wish to collect your certificate on the day of your Ceremony, please contact us.
- What happens if I have not booked by the deadline?
- The deadline is final and we cannot make any exceptions to this. If you have not booked by the deadline then you will not be able to attend.
- Can I arrange accessible seating for guests?
- Please specify your requirements when booking your guests tickets.
- When should I arrive?
- Please see the programme for the day. It is recommended that you arrive in plenty of time to collect your tickets from the registration desk, collect your gown and have official photographs.
- How many tickets am I allowed?
- All graduands who register to attend their Graduation Ceremony are able to apply for up to two guest tickets (as well as their own graduand ticket, for which there is no charge) for the Ceremony. You do, however, need to book these tickets at the time of confirming your own attendance.
- How do I get my tickets?
- Tickets will be available to collect on the day of your Ceremony from the registration desk on the RAU campus. You and your guests will need to bring your e-ticket to collect your tickets.
- Can I request extra tickets?
- If we have any extra tickets for the Ceremony they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We post the number of extra tickets that are available for the Ceremony on our website as soon as we have the information, which is usually about two weeks before the Ceremony.
- Are babies and children allowed to attend the ceremonies?
- Under normal circumstances, Graduation Ceremonies are not suitable for babies and small children. If you must attend with a child, please be aware that should they become distressed or disruptive they will be asked to leave the Ceremony. We would advise that you either make alternative arrangements for childcare or arrange for children to attend the live screening at the University.