Instructions to graduands

Graduation Day: Instructions to Graduands

STEP 1

Ensure you have packed the necessary items

  • Graduation gown
  • E-ticket with QR code (soft copy or hard copy printout) for registration of attendance
  • ID for collection of diploma certificate and academic transcript
STEP 2

Dress for Graduation 2026

  • Graduands attending the graduation ceremonies must wear the official NYP Graduation Attire.
STEP 3

Register at the auditorium

  • Please report to the holding area in the Auditorium pre-function area 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes) before your session time. Refer to Ceremony Schedule for your reporting time.
  • Ensure you are properly attired in your graduation attire before you report to the holding area for registration.
  • Upon registration, you will be given a name card. Please check that the correct name card is issued to you.
  • Proceed to your diploma queue and await further instructions from your School lecturers and staff.
STEP 4

Receive your diploma and smile for a photo on stage!

  • Scan your name card at the scanning station as you queue up to go on stage. After the card is scanned, continue to hold on to the card. 
  • Remain in line after you have scanned the name card. Do not swap positions. Your name will be called according to the sequence it is scanned.
  • When it is your turn to receive the diploma folder, hand your name card to the staff on stage for your name to be read.
  • Upon receiving your diploma folder, smile for a photo by our official photographer.

Stage photographs:
After the ceremony, you may place your order for copies of photographs with the official photographer via their website. More details may be found on the order form that will be given to you after you exit the stage.

STEP 5

Collect your diploma certificate and transcript off-stage

  • To ensure that all documents are correctly issued, the diploma folder issued at this stage will not contain any documents.
  • After leaving the stage, you will be ushered to a counter in the auditorium foyer to collect your diploma certificate, academic transcript and graduation souvenir. You may keep the diploma folder with you.
  • Please return to your seat immediately. Do not remain outside to take photographs. There will be sufficient time after the ceremony for you to take photographs with your guests.

If you are unable to attend your Graduation Ceremony, do remember to collect your graduation certificate and academic transcript.

STEP 6

Enjoy the after-ceremony activities prepared for you!

  • A buffet offering light refreshments is available for all guests and graduates. Do follow the ushers’ directions, signage, and adjourn to the NYP Lounge, Level 3.
  • Visit our Alumni booth at the NYP Atrium to learn more about the alumni perks available
  • Capture memories of your special day at the different photo sites located around the NYP campus.
  • Xpressflower, in partnership with our School of Business Management under the Teaching Enterprise Programme, will be on-site from 4 to 11 May 2026 for the sale of flower bouquets. You may also pre-order congratulatory bouquets with Xpressflower.
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