What does it mean that I should dress in Business Formal for graduation?
For Men:
- Suit
- Blazer
- Dress shirt
- Tie
- Dress shoes
For Women:
- Suit (skirt or pantsuit)
- Formal business dress
- Dress shoes or heels
Avoid wearing:
- Strapless or backless dresses that might slip under the gown
- Very high heels that may cause tripping on stage
- Bright or patterned clothing
Where should I go when I arrive?
- Graduands proceed directly to the tent outside of UWI SPEC for assembly by programme. Here staff will assist to ensure that you are appropriately gowned and direct you to line up in your programme area.
- Guests can proceed to the indoor court where they must present their invitation for entry. Guests without invitations will be denied entry
- Graduands will not be allowed to process with any bags so you will need to lodge your belongings with your guest or at the bag storage area in UWI SPEC Gym.
Bag storage ends promptly at the end of the ceremony.
Where can I park?
Parking is available at both HeartEase and Carmody carparks.
Both can be entered in Google Maps and Waze driving directions.
A shuttle service will be provided to take you to UWI SPEC from each of the carparks
Can the ceremony be viewed online?
Parking is available at both HeartEase and Carmody carparks.
The ceremony will be live streamed via our YouTube channel
What happens if I arrive after the ceremony has started?
A staff member will ensure that you are properly dressed and lead you to the allocated seating. Please note that once the presentation of graduands has begun for your programme you will NOT be allowed to cross the stage.
How will I know when it is time to cross the stage?
The Head Marshal guides the start of the presentation of graduands. When it's your turn to cross the stage, a member of staff will lead you and show you where to stand. Your name will be read out by the Master of Ceremonies. You’ll cross the stage and be congratulated by the Director of Academic Affairs and handed your certificate holder by either the Registrar or Director of Student Affairs. After leaving the stage you return to your seat in the direction guided by staff.