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The graduand approaches the Registrar, standing to the Chancellor’s right (left as seen from the audience), hands
him the hood and turns to face the audience.
A photograph is taken when the Registrar drapes the hood over the graduate’s shoulders. To ensure a photograph of
good quality, the graduate should stand upright and look directly at the camera. The graduate descends the stage on
the left (as seen from the audience). The degree certificate is handed over by a university official.
A head and shoulder photograph is taken as the graduate returns to his or her seat.
When the last graduate in the college descends the stage, the college representative returns to his or her seat.
The next college representative takes his or her place behind the lectern, and the process is repeated.
Doctoral candidates
The graduand’s supervisor reads a short validation after the college representative has introduced the candidate
to the congregation. If the supervisor is absent, the validation is read by the relevant college representative.
Diploma candidates
The candidate whose name appears first in the programme rises and, holding the seating card in the right hand,
ascends the stage from the right (as seen from the audience). The candidate must be wearing the neckband
since it is not draped on stage.
The candidate hands his or her card to the college representative standing at the lectern who reads out the
name and returns the card to the candidate.
The candidate walks across the stage and shakes hands with the Registrar. While shaking hands, the diplomate
should look directly at the camera to ensure a good photograph.
The diplomate descends the stage on the left (as seen from the audience). The diploma certificate is handed over
by a university official.
As the diplomate returns to his or her seat, a head and shoulder photograph is taken.
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