Convocation Procedures

Convocation Procedures

 

Key information:


8.00am - 9.00am

  • Graduate registration
  • Guest entry to Amphitheatre 
  • Convocation Pack collection
  • Celebratory activities

9.20am

  • Graduates seated at the Amphitheatre

9.30am

  • Graduate briefing

10.00am

  • Convocation Ceremony commences

After ceremony ends

  • Celebratory activities

 

Proceedings

8.00am - 9.00am

Registration and Collection of Convocation Pack

All graduates are required to collect and bring along with them the Academic Gown, Sash, Mortarboard and Hood (as applicable), and the Sunway Lagoon wristbands before registration.

Level 1, Lagoona Terrace

 

Participate in celebratory activities

Take photos with friends and family, spot Samson & Sophia, participate in Sunway Alumni activities & purchase your very own exclusive Sunway Graduation Bear at the Sunway Originals booth!

Ground Floor, Lagoona Terrace

 

Graduates and Guests may enter Amphitheatre

Guest entry into the Amphitheatre requires a guest E-ticket.

Amphitheatre


By 9.20am

Graduates to be seated in the Amphitheatre

Guest E-ticket is required for entry.

Amphitheatre


9.30am

Briefing for Graduates

Amphitheatre


By 9.50am

Graduates to be seated in the Amphitheatre

Guests arriving after the ceremony has commenced may only enter after all speeches are delivered.

Amphitheatre


10.00am

Convocation Ceremony Commences

Graduates and guests are not permitted to exit the theatre during the entire ceremony

Amphitheatre


After ceremony ends

Participate in celebratory activities

Take photos with friends and family, spot Samson & Sophia, participate in Sunway Alumni activities & purchase your very own exclusive Sunway Graduation Bear at the Sunway Originals booth!

Ground Floor, Lagoona Terrace


*Subject to change

Graduate Registration

Graduates must register their attendance at the Lagoona Terrace, rechable by foot, buggy, or train. Look out for a sign and staircase before the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. Proceed up the staircase and you will find the registration area to your right. Guests who are not entering the Amphitheatre may also watch the proceedings from the Lagoona Terrace.

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Lagoona

 

Guest Entry to Amphitheatre

Important notes:

  • This location is designated for guests with a E-ticket.
  • It serves as the entrance to the Amphitheatre.
  • Guests are welcome to enter the Amphitheatre using the guest E-ticket code upon arrival.

 

 

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Convocation Pack

The Convocation Pack will be issued to you upon registration on the day of the ceremony. Your pack includes:

  • Award Recipient Call Card, which contains your name, seat number and programme you are graduating with. 

    Please note that Scholastic Award Recipients will receive an extra call card.

 

 

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Protocol and Etiquette

This day marks the pinnacle of your academic achievements, and the university proudly celebrates this occasion with the graduating students. Please help us provide a smooth and memorable event for all involved by observing the following guidelines:

  • Be seated before the procession begins. Guest seating is first-come, first-seated.
  • No guests are permitted in the graduates' seating area.
  • Mobile phones should be switched off or placed on silent mode.
  • Photography is strictly not allowed during the ceremony.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the Amphitheatre.
  • All graduates and their guests are asked to be seated and to remain in their seats during the entire ceremony for safety reasons and as a sign of respect to all university graduates.
  • All graduates and guests are advised to refrain from wearing stilettos and shoes with pointed toes for safety reasons.
  • Children below 12 years old are strictly not allowed into the ceremony theatre.

 

Notes: Graduates who are in programmes that are eligible for two certificates will be presented with two scrolls on stage, i.e. one from Sunway University and another from Lancaster University, Le Cordon Bleu or CIPD. You will first receive your Sunway University scroll from the first award presenter, and the Lancaster University/Le Cordon Bleu scroll from the second award presenter.

Convocation Instruction Video

 Sunway University Convocation Ceremony Guidelines for Graduates

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Guide on Wearing your Academic Gown

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