Also known as the university convocation, the university graduation ceremony is a significant event where students officially receive their degrees or diplomas to mark the successful completion of their academic programmes. University graduations are usually held twice a year in Malaysia.

Students who have fulfilled all the requirements and were approved for graduation by the university are eligible to participate. Eligibility criteria may vary depending on the programme you’re enrolled in.

The process for registering will be communicated by the university. Potential graduates will receive an invitation to register via email. For more information, contact the Graduation Team at graduation@nottingham.edu.my.

No, attendance is not mandatory. However, it is a significant milestone and a memorable event for students and their families to celebrate academic achievements. Students who choose not to attend or are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances will still receive their degrees. 

All graduands who indicate they are attending the Graduation ceremony will be offered up to two free guest tickets. When responding to your graduand invitation, you will be asked to indicate how many guests you would like to attend the ceremony - 0, 1 or 2.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that any additional tickets will be made available. Should any additional tickets are available for request, we will notify you in the week commencing July 6th. We kindly request you to check your email regularly during that week, as we will be sending out updates and instructions regarding the availability of additional guest tickets.

The guest tickets are specifically for admissions to pre-ceremony light refreshment and the ceremony hall. We want to emphasize that all your family and friends are still welcome to join you at the graduation venue to celebrate this milestone achievement. While they may not have access to the aforementioned halls, they can still be part of the joyous atmosphere. Guests who are unable to secure tickets may watch the graduation ceremony on live stream.

We warmly welcome children and babies to join the celebration of the graduand’s achievements. However, we kindly ask for your understanding that the Graduation ceremony is a formal and lengthy occasion. If they are unable to remain silence during the ceremony, we may need to request that they leave the ceremony hall temporarily.

Children aged two and above will need a guest ticket.

Children below this age will be allowed entry without a ticket and must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian throughout the Graduation Ceremony.

This will depend on the number of graduates and the event format. University graduations usually last a few hours, as there will be the procession, speeches, award presentations and the individual recognition of graduates. 

Students who are graduating will have to don the graduation gown and cap. The dress code for attire under your gown should be formal. Guests are also expected to dress appropriately for the event.

Graduates who attend the graduation ceremony will receive their official degree certificate and diploma supplement. Those who are absent can collect these documents from the registry office after the graduation ceremony.