I'm unable to login to the Student Portal to register for graduation. What should I do?
Visit www.rgu.ac.uk/graduate together with your University username and password detailed in the email sent to you by Student Records.

I do not wish to attend the ceremony. How do I receive my award certificate? 
You will need to register to graduate 'In Absentia' (i.e. not attending the ceremony).

What time should I arrive at the Ceremony?
Students should arrive at His Majesty's Theatre 1 hour prior to the start of their ceremony, after collecting their gowns from MacRobert Hall in the quadrangle at Schoolhill. Students and guests should be seated 20 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

How long is the ceremony?
All ceremonies are approximately 90 minutes.

Do I have to pay the graduation fee?
Yes - except for those students where their online graduation registration screen says otherwise.

How many guests can I have?
Because seating is limited, we allocate two guest tickets each (if requested during registration). Additional tickets can be requested at registration and will be allocated by ballot. All tickets will be available approximately 10 days before the ceremony.

Can I park my car close by?
The nearest public car parks are Harriet Street (Bon Accord Shopping Centre) and the Denburn, situtated just off Rosemount Viaduct. There is also parking at the Trinity Centre.

Where do I collect my gown?
Student gowns can be collected from MacRobert Hall in the quadrangle at Schoolhill. Directions will be signposted.

Where are the photographs taken?
Photographs will be taken at Cowdray Hall.

Are the guest seats numbered?
No, your guests can choose where they want to sit once they arrive.

Can a child sit on a guest's knee?
If the child is under two then they can sit on a guest's knee. Children over that age will require a ticket. This is due to fire regulations.

Why does the name on the degree certificate have to be the same as my birth/marriage certificate?
Some professional bodies may reject the degree certificate if the name is different.

What is the graduation fee for?
The fee offsets the cost involved in providing:

  • Degree Certificate and Scroll
  • Permanent entry in the register of graduates 
  • Facility to verify your award to potential employers on demand 
  • Facility to provide replacement certificates in the future for a small fee if original is lost 
  • Placement of notice of award in local and national press

Please note: Those students graduating 'in absentia' (i.e. not attending) are required to pay the same fee as the same actions/facilities are carried out.