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Graduation ceremonies 2015-2016 FAQ

REGISTRATION PROCESS

TICKET PROCESSING AND SEAT ASSIGNMENT

ON THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY

OTHER

 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

What is the procedure for registering for the UOC Graduation 2016?

When you receive the email with the invitation to attend this year's event, you can register for the graduation ceremony at whichever city you prefer, using the form you will find on the website. When you have filled in the form, you will receive a message confirming your registration, with basic instructions for the event.

During the week of the event, you will receive your ticket by email, which you can use to enter the venue hosting the ceremony and collect the tickets for your guests.

When does registration for the graduation ceremony open?

Registration opens on 10 October 2016 and closes on different dates, depending on the ceremony you want to attend:

  • Barcelona: 6 November 2016
  • Madrid: 13 November 2016

Who should attend this year's event?

Everyone whose academic record has been closed during the period between 22 September 2015 and 22 September 2016 is invited to this year's graduation ceremonies.

How can I know which ceremony I should attend?

In Barcelona, the graduation ceremony is divided into three sessions, depending on the course you have followed. You can find this information at this link. In Madrid, a single graduation ceremony will be held for all courses.

If I'm graduating with two or more qualifications this year, what should I do?

In this case, you must choose which of the applicable graduation ceremonies  you want to attend. You must make this choice when registering for the event, using the form you will find on the website.

I haven't received any notification to attend the graduation ceremony. How can I know if I have graduated?

If you have any doubts about an academic issue, you should login to ​the Virtual ​Campus​ and ​place an inquiry there or fill in this contact form.

​Y​ou will be given information about the status of your academic record and, consequently, you will know if you are eligible for attending the ceremony. If you are eligible, we will be notified and we will include you in the graduate's list​. You will be contacted right after.

 

TICKET PROCESSING AND SEAT ASSIGNMENT

How many people can I invite to come to the graduation ceremony?

Taking into account the seating capacity of the venues L'Auditori and Teatros del Canal, the maximum number of guests is four per graduate.

Does a child count as a guest?

A child will be considered a guest if he or she occupies a seat.

When and where can I collect the tickets?

As a graduate, you will receive the tickets by email during the week in which the graduation ceremony will be held, together with instructions for attending the event.

You must print these tickets.

When and where can I collect tickets for my guests?

Showing your ticket, you can collect the tickets for your guests on the same day as the event.

Can I choose where I and my guests sit?

The people who are graduating and their guests sit in different parts of the hall. Because of how the ceremony is organized, you cannot choose where you will sit. Seats will be allocated by the graduation ceremony's organizers.

If you have special needs, you can send your request to gradact@uoc.edu.

 

ON THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY

On graduation day, what is the procedure for access to the ceremony?

On the day of the event, bringing your printed ticket with you, you must arrive at the ceremony venue sufficiently beforehand to collect your guests' tickets, access the hall by validating your ticket and receive instructions from the staff who will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the event.

Graduates must enter the hall 30 minutes before the ceremony starts.

How long does the ceremony last approximately?

The ceremony lasts for approximately one and a half hours. This duration depends on the dynamics of the event and the number of graduates attending.

Will I be given the official certificate at the graduation ceremony?

During the event, the president will give you a commemorative gift that accredits that you are one of the graduates from the class of 2015–2016.

If I don't come to the ceremony, will the commemorative gift be sent to my home?

This gift is made specifically for the occasion and will not be sent later on.

If one of my guests or I myself have a special need (reduced mobility, anxiety, hearing problems, sight problems, etc.), do I need to give advance notification of this? How should I do this?

The organizers of the UOC's graduation ceremonies seek to cater for all the special needs that the people attending the event may have. So that we can plan all the measures and provide a suitable response, you must indicate any need you may have on the registration form or send an email to gradact@uoc.edu.

Can I attend the graduation ceremony with babies or toddlers in pushchairs?

You can attend the event with babies or toddlers in pushchairs but bear in mind that it will not be possible to take the pushchair into the hall. The staff at the entrance to the venue will tell you where you can leave it.

 

OTHER

Is there a specific dress code for the graduation ceremony?

No, there is no specific dress code. But as it is an academic event, we recommend formal dress.

Who can I contact to have my photograph taken for my graduating class mosaic?

You can send your queries to lavirtual@uoc.edu.

Where will I be able to see the photos and videos of the graduation ceremony?

We will publish the photos and videos on this website a few days after the graduation ceremony. You will also be able to find there photos and videos from previous ceremonies.