Graduation Ceremony
Frequently Asked Questions
TICKETS
Do I have to pay for my ticket?
Graduand tickets are free.
How many guest tickets can I order?
Initially, you will be able to order a maximum of two guest tickets.
How much do guest tickets cost?
Tickets are £10.00 each.
How can I order guest tickets?
Complete the attached Booking Form and return it, together with your payment, to Geraldine Mustard so that it is received no later than Friday, 2nd September . Guest tickets cannot be reserved without payment and all guest tickets must be paid for in advance. An email receipt will be sent to you. If you do not receive your receipt within 14 days of sending your form & payment, please email g.mustard@nbcol.ac.uk
Ticket requests may not be honoured if the form is received after the closing date, nor can the College accept liability for forms mislaid in the post.
Please make cheques payable to Northbrook College Sussex.
If your booking form has not been received by Friday, 2nd September, it will be assumed that you are not attending.
How do I receive my guest tickets?
Guest tickets will be available for collection at the Assembly Hall from 10.30 am on the day of the Ceremony. Please ensure you bring your email receipt with you.
What should I do if my guests have special requirements?
Please indicate any special requirements on the Booking Form.
Can I order additional guest tickets?
Additional guest tickets may be available from 5th September but, under no circumstances will tickets be available after 23rd September . To enquire about additional tickets, please email g.mustard@nbcol.ac.uk
Are children allowed at the Ceremony?
Graduation ceremonies are lengthy formal occasions and experience has shown that children do get bored and restless. However, if you do decide to bring a child as a guest, please note the following:
Children aged five years and under are free.
However, due to Health & Safety regulations at the venue, children aged three and above must occupy their own seat. They will, therefore, be counted as one of your guests.
Children aged two years and under will not count as guests, as long as they sit on a paying guest’s lap.
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are not refundable unless you do not successfully complete your course – under these circumstances your money will automatically be refunded.
ACADEMIC DRESS HIRE
Academic dress must be worn and is available for hire from Ede & Ravenscroft . Bookings for gown hire will start on 1st August and will close on 16th September.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Ede & Ravenscroft are the official photographer and it is possible to have your photograph taken before the Ceremony.
ON THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY
Gowns may be collected from 10.30 am at the Assembly Halls.
Guest tickets can be collected at the Assembly Halls from 10.30 am – don’t forget to take your email receipt.
All graduands must register between 12 noon and 1.30 pm at the Assembly Halls.
The auditorium will be open from 1.30 pm and all students and guests must be seated by 2.10 pm – the Ceremony will commence at 2.30pm.
Graduands are requested to wear a suit or dark trousers/skirt with shirt and tie or blouse.