Scottish Borders Campus Graduation

The Scottish Borders Campus graduation ceremony will be held on Friday 14 June 2013 at the Old Parish and St Paul’s Church, Scott Crescent, Galashiels.

Before the ceremony

You must arrive at Old Parish and St Paul’s Church by 9.45 am for robing.
On arrival you should go to the large hall at the rear of the church to obtain your gown, where you will be given assistance with robing. A steward will be there to check your name off and advise you on seating in the Church. It is essential that all prize winners report to Lesley Lindsay or Gayle Poddubecki at this point.
You and your guests must be seated by 10.30 am.
It is essential that you occupy the seat in the church with your name on it. A steward will be there to show you to your seat. Do not remove your name or change places.
Please note that there is only disabled parking at the Church. The Church is equipped with facilities to accommodate individuals with mobility problems. However, it would be helpful if anyone bringing guests with mobility problems could inform Lesley Lindsay in advance of the ceremony l.a.Lindsay@hw.ac.uk.

Presentation of degrees and other awards

Graduands will be called up to receive their awards, one row at a time. Please remain in the order in which you were seated.
When your name is called, step forward in front of the platform. The Chancellor will cap you (tap you with the graduation cap). You will then shake hands with the Chancellor and continue across in front of the platform to receive your degree parchment. You then return to your seat.
Prizes will be presented in the Church following the presentation of degrees and other awards.
After the Ceremony, graduates process out of the Church immediately following the academic procession.

Application form

The Scottish Borders Campus Graduation Application form will be available to download from mid-February. As indicated on the Graduation Application form there is a mandatory graduation fee of £45 which should be made at the time of application, together with the extra ticket payment by Friday 24 May 2013. Please see Method of Payment on reverse of Graduation Application Form. Those graduating in absentia are also liable for this fee.

Any student who has outstanding fees or charges to pay, or who has any outstanding library book loans will not be permitted to graduate from the University until such time as debts are settled appropriately. You are therefore advised to settle any outstanding debts by Friday 17 May 2013. Students who have not settled their accounts by that date will not be permitted to graduate in June 2013.

Reception

A Reception for graduates and their guests will be held at Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels from 12.15 pm – 1.30 pm.

Photography

Arrangements have been made for Success Photography to be in attendance in the church from 9.00 am – 10.15 am and from 12 noon to – 2.00 pm. Please visit their web site to see the full range of photography packages and frames from which to choose and pre order. By pre ordering online you will save yourself time on graduation day.

Gown Hire

An academic gown and hood must be obtained from Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd and is a requirement if you wish to attend the ceremony. All gown hire arrangements and payments must be made directly with Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd. You can access their website at www.gownhire.co.uk or telephone them on + 44 1223 861854, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Please note that the University is not responsible for the hiring or return of gowns after the ceremony. If the weather is wet, graduates are requested not to wear hoods in the rain.

Gowns and hoods will be delivered by the Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd direct to the Church prior to the Ceremony and can be collected there from 9.00 am on the morning of the Ceremony. These should be returned no later than 3.00 pm that day.

Graduands should hire/purchase the gown and hood appropriate to the Degree, Diploma or Certificate awarded (see tables below).

Gown for all Taught Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates: