Graduation Information Brochure 2012 - University of Winchester
Graduation Information Brochure 2012 - University of Winchester
Graduation Information Brochure 2012 - University of Winchester
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What happens if I am late for my ceremony?<br />
If it is possible to seat you before your name is read out you will be able to participate as normal. If you arrive after your name<br />
has been read out then you have missed your opportunity to graduate in person and will be deemed to have received your<br />
award ‘in absentia’. You will still be able to sit with your fellow graduates and your certificate will be available directly after the<br />
ceremony ends.<br />
Can I bring children to the ceremony?<br />
Children are welcome at all ceremonies. They will need a guest ticket unless very small and able to sit on a lap. We would caution<br />
that the ceremonies are quite long and may not be suitable for young children who may become bored.<br />
What should I wear?<br />
There is no strict dress code but graduands and guests usually wear smart clothes. Please be aware that the floor <strong>of</strong> the Cathedral<br />
is an uneven stone floor and graduands will be asked to walk up a few stone steps to greet the Chancellor so graduands may wish<br />
to consider wearing suitable footwear and avoid excessively high heels.<br />
Where can my guests park?<br />
There is no parking available at the Cathedral and public car parks will have to be used. Fortunately, there are several long and<br />
short-stay car parks within easy walking distance <strong>of</strong> the Cathedral and the Guildhall and these will be marked on the map which<br />
will accompany your tickets. The Parking Office (01962) 848346 can also advise you on parking in the city.<br />
How much does graduation cost?<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Winchester</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the few remaining institutions which does not charge for graduation. The only compulsory<br />
cost you will incur (apart from your travel costs to and from the ceremony) is your academic dress hire which you pay directly to<br />
the gown hire company.<br />
A friend <strong>of</strong> mine has not received a graduation invitation, can I let them have the details from mine?<br />
Please do not pass the graduation information onto other people. There could be a good reason why your friend has not received<br />
an invitation – we may not at this stage be expecting him or her at the ceremonies. Please ask your friend to contact the Awards<br />
Officer immediately so that they can (if appropriate) be sent their own invitation and be included in the graduation programme.<br />
A friend <strong>of</strong> mine requires extra tickets, I am no longer able to attend the ceremony, can they have mine?<br />
Please do not pass your tickets to your friend, we need to monitor the number <strong>of</strong> tickets given to each person and we keep a<br />
record <strong>of</strong> the ticket numbers <strong>of</strong> each graduand’s allocation. Please return the tickets to the Awards Officer.<br />
Will there be commemorative items for sale?<br />
The company <strong>Graduation</strong> Gear are selling commemorative T-shirts and champagne. Items can be pre-ordered – see the<br />
advertisements later in this brochure – or purchased on the day from <strong>Graduation</strong> Gear at their stall in the <strong>Winchester</strong> Guildhall.<br />
Their stall is situated close to the Gown hire.<br />
What refreshments will be available on the day?<br />
Refreshments are available through various catering outlets in <strong>Winchester</strong> and graduands and their families and friends can<br />
choose whichever refreshments suit them i.e. formal lunches and dinners or refreshments in pubs or tearooms. Catering<br />
establishments are listed in this brochure and you may find this useful when making reservations.<br />
How can I arrange overnight accommodation for myself and my guests?<br />
Some hotels are listed in this brochure and, in addition, the <strong>Winchester</strong> Tourist <strong>Information</strong> Office has a list <strong>of</strong> hotels, guest<br />
houses and bed and breakfast accommodation. Please contact them directly on 01962 840500 or via www.visitwinchester.co.uk<br />
Will I receive any further information regarding my ceremony?<br />
You will receive a letter which will confirm your attendance at your ceremony and will include guest tickets. The letter will<br />
include details <strong>of</strong> arrival time and a map showing car parks and the venues. It may be useful for you to bring this brochure and<br />
your confirmation ticket letter with you on graduation day.<br />
<strong>Graduation</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Brochure</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
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