Notes for Members 2006–2007 - St Edmund's College - University of ...

Academic Administration and Procedures 21
Parade) and A. E. Clothier (5a Pembroke Street). Family and friends may
be invited to attend the ceremony: a ticket system applies for everyone to
prevent overcrowding. No charge is made for tickets.
Graduands are required to attend a rehearsal in the College chapel.
During this ceremony one of the Fellows will examine the graduands’ dress
to ensure that it conforms to the requirements of the University of
Cambridge. After the rehearsal and inspection of dress, the Praelector will
lead the graduands to the Senate House.
Members of the College may graduate in person or in absentia. Should a
student not wish to receive his or her degree in person, the Praelector is
authorised to receive the degree by proxy at a Congregation, but students
are asked to notify the Praelector of their plans well in advance via the
Tutorial Office. The College makes no charge for the receiving of degrees.
A student who has not fully paid all College bills is not eligible to receive
his/her degree.
2.11 DEGREE CELEBRATIONS
For members taking degrees, the College arranges a small celebration
before the ceremony. This generally takes the form of a light buffet lunch.
The timetable for graduations is arranged by the University. When the
College is presenting its candidates in the late afternoon or early evening,
afternoon tea may be served instead of lunch. Graduands will be informed
of arrangements by the Praelector.
Graduands may invite Fellows, Directors of Studies and supervisors in
addition to their spouses and up to three personal guests. A charge is made
for personal guests exceeding the permitted number. The Praelector will
advise on details. Those graduating on general admission are invited to
attend the graduands’ guest dinner with one guest on Friday 29 June 2007
at the College’s expense.
2.12 COLLEGE TEACHING
Graduate members of the College may wish to know that opportunities
occasionally exist for them to give some College supervision either in St
Edmund’s or in other Colleges. Further information may be obtained from
the Senior Tutor.
2.13 ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL AWARDS
The College has at its disposal various funds for awards and travel
grants, and for the assistance of students in cases of hardship. Applications
for these and for grants for approved courses and conferences and
fieldwork should be made well in advance through the applicant’s Tutor.
A written statement of the character of the work and expense involved,
supported by a reference from the student’s academic supervisor, is
required. Any student in financial difficulty should consult his or her
Tutor immediately so that appropriate arrangements can be discussed. The
Bursar is not able to assist a student financially until the student’s Tutor has