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Graduations<br />
Graduands and diplomands versus graduates and diplomates<br />
“Graduands” are degree candidates and “diplomands” are diploma candidates who have satisfied all the<br />
requirements prescribed towards the completion of their qualification. They become “graduates” or “diplomates”<br />
after their degree has been conferred or their diploma awarded at a congregation of the university.<br />
Every year, graduation ceremonies take place during April, May and June in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, East<br />
London, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Durban and Pretoria.<br />
During September and October, graduation ceremonies take place in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.<br />
Please note: The graduation ceremony confirmed in your graduation pack is the only ceremony you are<br />
eligible to attend. You cannot attend any other graduation ceremony. Graduation ceremonies are reserved for<br />
students who have completed degrees and three-year diplomas.<br />
Graduating in absentia<br />
To graduate in absentia means that your qualification will be awarded in your absence and your certificate will be<br />
forwarded to you via registered mail within two weeks of the graduation ceremony.<br />
Graduands and diploma candidates with disabilities<br />
Division: Graduations will gladly facilitate appropriate arrangements such as wheelchair access and seating. Should you<br />
require assistance, please inform the Division: Graduations at least one week before your graduation ceremony.
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