On graduation day

On the day of the ceremony please remember to bring your ceremony tickets and tickets for any other services that you have ordered if applicable.

Programmes

All graduands are provided with one programme free of charge. There will be an opportunity to buy extra copies on the day of the ceremony.

What to wear

As well as full academic dress, all graduands are required to wear smart clothes on the day of the ceremony.
For men: dark suit, pale shirt, dark tie, dark shoes.
For women: dark skirt or trousers, pale blouse, dark shoes.
Please wear appropriate footwear for walking up and down the stage steps.

Collecting your robes

You can collect your robes from the Sanctuary (previously known as the Lower Examination Hall) where representatives of the University's robe makers will be in attendance from 7.45 am on the day of the ceremony.

In order to avoid queuing we request that those attending the 11.45 am ceremony do not collect their robes until after 8.30am, and those attending the 3pm ceremony do not collect their robes until after 11am.  Collection for the 9.00am ceremony ONLY can also be made between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on Friday 18th January.

Please note that queues may still form so it is best to allow plenty of time for collection.

Please ensure that all robes are returned before 6 pm on the day of your ceremony. 

You may find it useful to take safety pins to hold your hood in place.  

Spare guest tickets

If you have guest tickets that you are unable to use, please visit the Student Information Desk (SID) in the Forum on campus.

Children

Children attending a ceremony must be prepared to sit still for an hour and a half. We advise that children under the age of five should view the ceremony via the live video link on campus, accompanied by an adult. Please note that children are not allowed to cross the stage with their parents.

Receptions

Your College is delighted to welcome graduates, friends and family to a reception on the day of your ceremony. All receptions will be held in the Forum Street following your ceremony and last for roughly an hour and a half.

Parking - Streatham Campus

Free parking will be available on campus, but spaces are limited.  Our main parking is in Car Parks A and B although there are various other parking areas on the campus.  http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/carparks/streatham/

Please note that parking in the Prince of Wales Road and Streatham Drive is owned by the City Council and not the University and that there is a fee for parking here (street meters).

Graduands can request a disabled parking space on campus for their guests as part of the registration process but priority will be given to wheelchair users.

For full details on parking and directions please click here

Catering on Streatham Campus, Exeter

There are a number of outlets on the Streatham campus all offering a wider variety of food and drink.

The Terrace Restaurant, Devonshire House - The Terrace Restaurant is located adjacent to the Great Hall.  Serving breakfast, a special graduation lunch menu and all day snacks. Teas/coffees and cold drinks also available. Open from 8am-3pm.

Costa- Costa Coffee full store service available in the Forum from 7.30 am-9.30 pm.

Exeter Northcott Spires- At the Exeter Northcott Theatre, fresh and stylish dishes, including varied salads, ciabatta melts, locally handmade pies along with menu items aimed at gluten and lactose intolerant customers.  Main meals will be available between 12 noon and 2.30 pm and during this time the licensed bar will be open.  Spires also serve Fairtrade coffee, teas and hot chocolate as well as a range of soft drinks and will be open from 9.30am until 4.00pm.  To book lunches please contact spiresofexeter@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07855 459361. 

Forum Market Place- Mini department store with a deli bar, full range of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps and cakes, hot and cold drinks, newpapers, books, magazines, confectionery and much more!  Open from 8am-6pm.