FAQs
I am a wheelchair user, is the ceremony accessible for me?
Yes, the graduation ceremony is fully accessible. The stage has a ramp on either sides and we can reserve end row seats for any graduating students or their guests who are wheelchair users and will be attending. Please get in touch with us through the Student Enquiry Centre and we'll organise this for you.
On the day, individuals with reserved seating will need to speak to a seating steward (identified by their blue gown) as they enter the hall, and they will be guided to their reserved seats.
Additionally, there will be pre-ceremony photography available for those with limited mobility outside the David Ross Sports Village as well as post-ceremony in the Trent Building.
I need disabled parking at graduation. How can I arrange this?
Not to worry, we have disabled parking available near the graduation venue. As you park, there will be security members guiding people to parking spaces. Let them know, and they will guide you to the most appropriate space on the day.
What arrangements are provided for hearing or vision impaired attendees?
We can arrange front-row seating for any students or guests with vision or hearing impairments. Additionally, the venue has an induction loop system installed, which is a type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. If you require one, we can also book a British Sign Language interpreter for the ceremony. Please let us know, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
I am neurodivergent and would like to know what adjustments are possible for me to attend the ceremony?
If you contact us, we can discuss details of your day and make any reasonable adjustments needed.
If you feel the loud noises of the ceremony will bother you, students and guests are welcome to wear noise cancelling headphones if they wish.
I am anxious about my graduation. What support is available?
Please get in touch with us. We can discuss with you what the day will look like before, during and after your ceremony. We can also see if we can make any special adjustments to make the day easier for you.
These videos may also help prepare you and make you feel less anxious about the day.
I prefer not to shake hands as I cross the stage. Is there an alternative?
This is no problem at all. Instead of shaking hands, simply place your hand diagonally across your chest as you cross the stage. Take a look at
this video, which may help you.
I need to bring a carer on the day. How can I arrange a carer ticket?
We offer carer tickets, which you can request when registering or by contacting the
graduation team. These must be requested no later than
two weeks before your ceremony.
I have a support animal that I will need to bring on the day. What arrangements should I make?
Please
get in touch with us and we'll see what we can do to accommodate them.
I or my guest need quick access to the toilet, are there accessible facilities available?
There are accessible toilets available both outside David Ross Sports Village and inside, right next to the ceremony hall, as well as in the Trent Building.
Please ask one of the stewards wearing a blue gown and they will be able to show you where these are.