Car parking
There is limited car parking at Aberdeen Music Hall however, there are plenty of carparks available a short distance away within the City.
Aberdeen Ceremonies
Tuesday 1 October at the Music Hall in Aberdeen.
The Ceremonies
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The Ceremonies
Ceremonies for students studying at Aberdeen City Campus, Aberdeen Altens Campus and those learning in the workplace in the Aberdeen area took place on Tuesday 1 October at the Music Hall in Aberdeen.
Morning Ceremony – 10:30am
For students graduating in:
- HND 3D Computer Animation
- HND Accounting
- HND Acting & Performance
- HNC & HND Administration & Information Technology
- HNC & HND Applied Sciences
- HND Business
- HNC & HND Computing
- HND Contemporary Art Practice
- HND Cyber Security
- HNC & HND Electrical Engineering
- HNC Fashion Business
- HND Games Design
- HND Industrial Biotechnology
- HND Legal Services
- HNC & HND Mechanical Engineering
- HND Media & Communication
- HND Music
- HND Networking & Cloud Infrastructure
- HND Photography
- HND Sound Production
- HND Technologies in Business
- HNC & HND Television
- HND Web Development
- Modern Apprenticeships (all pathways)
Afternoon Ceremony – 3pm
For students graduating in:
- HNC Childhood Practice
- PDA Childhood Practice
- HNC & HND Fitness, Health & Exercise
- HNC Healthcare Practice
- HND Social Sciences
- HNC Social Services
- HND Sports Coaching & Development
- HND Travel & Tourism
- Teaching Qualification in Further Education
Checklist
These are the key things that need to be done ahead of graduation, it’s important that they are booked in advance.
On the day
Arrive in plenty of time
Please make sure that you arrive in plenty of time! Traffic can be heavy, especially coming into Aberdeen in the morning.
Registration
If you are graduating you must register on arrival. Guests do not need to register and can make their way to the seating areas.
Morning Ceremony – registration opens at 9am until 10am. The ceremony begins at 10.30am.
Afternoon Ceremony – registration opens at 1.30pm until 2.30pm. The ceremony begins at 3pm.
Academic robes
Upon registering at the Music Hall, students collect their robes and can have photographs taken.
Please arrive in plenty of time – students should be robed 30 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time where they will move to an allocated area to receive instruction on the ceremonial procession.
Dress code
In keeping with academic dress, you are requested to wear a white/light coloured top/shirt/tie and dark skirt/dress/trousers or national dress.
Seating
Graduands
Graduands will be lined up for their ‘Grand Entrance’ around 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
Guests
Guests can choose where they want to sit once they arrive. Individual seats are not reserved and guests can sit anywhere that is not reserved. Ushers will advise on any areas within the Music Hall which are not available for guest seating.
We ask that you be seated no less than 20 minutes prior to the start of your ceremony.
Telephones should be switched off or on silent mode.
Photography
Upon registering at the Music Hall, students collect their robes and can have photographs taken.
Photographs will also be taken when graduands cross the stage to accept their award. These photos can be bought on the day – no booking required.
Use of cameras
Cameras are allowed, but we ask that you refrain from using flash photography.
Filming
The ceremony will be filmed so that it can be shared in real-time on big screens.
What to expect
At the start of the ceremony
When the ceremony is about to commence guests will be asked to stand for the arrival of the Graduands followed by the Academic Procession. Once they are all seated you will be asked to sit and the ceremony will commence.
Duration
The ceremony should take approximately 60 minutes.
Presentation of certificates and diplomas
When your name is called out you will make your way onto the stage, accept your commemorative scroll and shake hands with members of the Academic Procession. As you leave the stage you will be greeted by a representative from NESCol’s Students ‘ Association who will hand you your certificate. You will then make your way back to your seat.
At the end of the ceremony
Immediately after the ceremony, you will be asked to stand as the Academic Procession leaves.
Graduates will then be asked to make their way out of the hall, in order, starting from the first row facing the stage. Guests are asked to remain seated until advised by ushers.
Celebratory reception
Graduates and guests are warmly invited to celebrate and join us for a light refreshment following the ceremony.
Get in touch
Email marketing@nescol.ac.uk with questions about graduation.
Accessibility
If you or any of your guests have a disability or require assistance with entry to or seating at the venue, please contact marketing@nescol.ac.uk.