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Quiet ceremony

The quiet graduation ceremony is designed for students and guests who prefer a smaller and more sensory-friendly atmosphere.

What to expect | Venue details | How to register your interest | Guest tickets | Gown and hood hire | Parking

What to expect

Watch this short video for a walk through of the quiet ceremony. It gives a sense of the atmosphere, format, and what typically happens, helping you decide whether this ceremony feels right for you.

To register your interest for the quiet ceremony, please refer to the information below.

 


Venue details

Trent Building
University Park Campus
NG7 2RD

Quiet ceremony dates and times will be confirmed by the graduation team before registration opens.

Access information

 

 

How to register your interest

If you are interested in attending a quiet ceremony, please contact the graduation team to find out more about the ceremony.

Please note, quiet ceremony places are limited due to the small capacity of the venue.

Register your interest

Guest tickets

Each graduating student attending a quiet ceremony can purchase up to two guest tickets during the registration process. 

Tickets cost £15 each and can be purchased from 10am on Wednesday 22 April until 12 noon on Friday 12 June.

If you wish to invite a third guest, you can purchase an additional ticket for £15 at a later stage. Details will be added to this webpage closer to the time.

Guest tickets

Gown and hood hire

The official graduation gowns can be bought or hired from the university's official supplier.

Gown hire opens at 10am on Wednesday 22 April.

For full details, including costs and hood colours, visit our gown and hood hire webpage.

Gown and hood hire

 

Parking

Roadworks on the A52 westbound between Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and Priory Island may cause travel delays. Please allow extra time and check traffic updates before travelling.

Parking for the quiet ceremonies will be available outside the Trent Building, at the top of Jubilee Avenue. Our parking attendants will direct you to the designated parking area.

Booking instructions will be added to this webpage closer to the ceremonies.

Accessible parking  

If you or a member of your party are a blue badge holder, you do not need to pay for parking as long as you display your badge.

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