HKBU 65th Commencement - Postgraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Programmes

Graduates who have successfully completed or students who are expected to complete the Postgraduate Diploma or Undergraduate programmes in the Academic Year of 2023/24 will be invited to attend the HKBU 65th Commencement - Postgraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Programmes.

Invitations to the Commencement will be sent to eligible graduates/students by email. Those who would like to attend the event are required to register their attendance on or before the stipulated deadline at the online registration platform: https://mysce.hkbu.edu.hk/mygc/. Potential graduates are required to verify their personal data as recorded at the student database before proceeding to registration of attendance.

All participants are required to wear a set of academic regalia at the Commencement. Details on the rental of academic regalia are given in section: Arrangements on Collection, Return and Payment of Academic Regalia.

Graduates who need to update their personal data and contact information should do so via the online registration platform by 5 April 2024.

Graduates should make sure that the name as recorded in the student database is the same as that on the HKID Card as it will be printed on the graduation diplomas. If amendment of name is needed, please provide supporting documents (e.g. copy of HKID Card/deed poll) to the SCE Registry for verification.

An admission ticket will be given to each graduate who has registered for the ceremony. Due to limited seating capacity, each participating graduate may invite up to TWO accompanying guests only. Details regarding the admission tickets will be announced in due course.

Graduates will receive a PDF file which consists of their own graduate ticket and the guest ticket(s) (if applicable) via email. Graduates should PRINT the ticket(s) and pass the guest ticket(s) to their accompanying guest(s) in advance. All participants must present their tickets for admission to the AC Hall. Those without tickets will not be allowed to enter the venue.

Each participant is assigned a seat at the event and the seat number is printed on the admission ticket. All participants should sit in their assigned seats.

Since we need to strictly observe the seating capacity requirement of the venue, please note that ad-hoc registration on the event day will NOT be entertained.

Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Gown: A black robe of the Oxford MA pattern
Cap: A cap of mortar-board pattern with black tassel
Stole: Citron

Award: Bachelor
Gown: A black robe of simple traditional style
Cap: A cap of mortar-board pattern with black tassel
Hood: A black hood with blue and gold silk lining throughout, and an edge lining of degree-oriented colour

All graduates attending the Commencement must wear a set of academic regalia. Victoria Uniform has been commissioned for the academic regalia rental services, and graduates should rent the academic regalia for use on the day of the Commencement from one of the outlets before the event. Those who do not dress in full academic regalia will not be allowed to go on the stage. The SCE should not be held responsible for refund of the rental payment in case the Commencement is cancelled because of adverse weather or any other extenuating circumstances.

Remarks: For issues relating to the academic regalia rental services, please contact Victoria Uniform directly. Neither the SCE nor the University is involved in the deal between graduates and the service provider.

Please click “here” for details on rental of academic regalia.

For graduates who require special assistance during the Commencement, e.g. wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility, please indicate in the “remark” field when performing online registration.

1. Arrival Time of Graduates (Session 1: 11:15 a.m.; Session 2: 2:15 p.m.)
   To ensure a smooth running of the event, graduates should wear the academic regalia and arrive at the event venue according to the above arrival time. Late arrivals or those without the academic regalia will not be allowed to go onto the stage.
2. Seating Arrangement for Graduates

   All graduates should present the graduate ticket for admission and sit according to the assigned seat number. The number is assigned in accordance with the programme order and sequence. Please DO NOT swap seats with others.

    

   During the presentation of diplomas, each graduate’s name will be called out. Please follow the instructions given by the duty staff.

    

   Graduates and guests are required to remain in their seats during the whole event except when graduates are called up to the stage.

3. Dress Code for the Commencement
   The Commencement is a formal occasion and graduates should dress properly. Collared shirts, dark coloured trousers/skirts are recommended. Jeans, sneakers or sandals of any kind are considered inappropriate for the function. Those who do not dress properly or without an academic regalia will not be allowed to go onto the stage.
4. Parking Arrangement
   There will be NO parking facilities available for graduates and their guests.

Audiences are NOT allowed to take photos or videos whilst the event is in progress. The University has arranged a professional photography service provider to take photos/videos inside the AC Hall during the Commencement. Details will be provided in due course.

Diplomas will be dispatched to students after the Senate has approved all graduation matters. Please click “here” for details of the collection schedule.

Further arrangements regarding the collection of diplomas will be announced via email in due course.