11am on Saturday 20 September at Fraserburgh Campus.
The ceremony for Fraserburgh Campus students will take place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at our Fraserburgh Campus at 11am.
Your guide to Graduation 2025 – Fraserburgh ceremony
Book your place by Friday 22 August to attend one of the most exciting dates in the NESCol calendar.
These are the key things that need to be done ahead of graduation, it’s important that they are booked in advance.
Please make sure that you arrive in plenty of time!
Directions to Fraserburgh Campus, Henderson Road, Fraserburgh AB43 9GA
Students should be robed and in designated rooms, ahead of the ceremonial procession, at 10:30am.
If you’re graduating, please register when you arrive so we know you’re here and can guide you to your procession room.
Guests do not need to register and can make their way to the seating areas.
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.
Upon registering, students collect their gowns and can have photographs taken. The gowning and photography area is located in the library.
At 10:30am graduands will be asked to move into designated rooms to be lined up for their ‘Grand Entrance’.
Guests are free to sit in any area which is not reserved. We ask that you be seated by 10:40am.
Telephones should be switched off or on silent mode.
During the ceremony College photographers will be around to take individual, group and crowd shots. If you don’t want to be photographed, let us know at the time.
Cameras are allowed, but we ask that you refrain from using flash photography.
The ceremony will be filmed so that it can be shared in real-time on large screens.
Visitors may use the College car parks. There is limited parking in the surrounding streets but we ask that you are mindful of our neighbours and do not cause any obstructions.
If you’re graduating, please register when you arrive so we know you’re here and can guide you to your procession room.
Guests do not need to register and can make their way to the seating areas.
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.
Upon registering, students collect their gowns and can have photographs taken. The gowning and photography area is located in the library.
At 10:30am graduands will be asked to move into designated rooms to be lined up for their ‘Grand Entrance’.
Guests are free to sit in any area which is not reserved. We ask that you be seated by 10:40am.
Telephones should be switched off or on silent mode.
During the ceremony College photographers will be around to take individual, group and crowd shots. If you don’t want to be photographed, let us know at the time.
Cameras are allowed, but we ask that you refrain from using flash photography.
The ceremony will be filmed so that it can be shared in real-time on large screens.
Visitors may use the College car parks. There is limited parking in the surrounding streets but we ask that you are mindful of our neighbours and do not cause any obstructions.
If you’re graduating, please register when you arrive so we know you’re here and can guide you to your procession room.
Guests do not need to register and can make their way to the seating areas.
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.
Upon registering, students collect their gowns and can have photographs taken. The gowning and photography area is located in the library.
At 10:30am graduands will be asked to move into designated rooms to be lined up for their ‘Grand Entrance’.
Guests are free to sit in any area which is not reserved. We ask that you be seated by 10:40am.
Telephones should be switched off or on silent mode.
As the ceremony begins, guests will be asked to stand for the arrival of the graduands, who will be led into the auditorium by a piper. Once seated, a musical performance will open the celebration. Guests will then stand again to welcome the academic procession. After they are seated, you will be officially welcomed to Graduation.
The ceremony is expected to last around 1 hour.
Following the Principal’s address, graduands will be invited to stand at the side of the stage, one row at a time. When your name is called, you’ll walk onto the stage, receive your commemorative scroll, and shake hands with members of the academic procession. Your photo will be taken – so take your time and enjoy the moment!
As you leave the stage, now a graduate, you’ll be welcomed by a representative from NESCol’s Students’ Association, who will hand you your certificate. You’ll then return to your seat.
At the end of the ceremony, guests will be asked to stand as the academic procession leaves. Graduates will then exit the auditorium in order, starting from the front row. Once all graduates have left, guests can follow behind them to the reception area.
Graduates and guests are warmly invited to celebrate and join us for a drinks reception following the ceremony.
If you or any of your guests have a disability or require additional support with entry to or seating at the venue please contact us at least 10 days ahead of your ceremony.
It is the custom of universities and colleges to publish listings of those who choose to graduate. A list complete with first name, surname and town is supplied to Aberdeen Journals. If you do not want your name to be passed to the the newspaper publication you must let us know 30 days prior to the your ceremony date.
If you have an interesting “student journey” story to share with us we would love to speak with you. Perhaps your story will inspire others thinking about their next move! Email marketing@nescol.ac.uk.
Email marketing@nescol.ac.uk with any questions you may have on graduation.
