FAQs
Q. What is the deadline for responding to say if I wish to attend the ceremony?
A. The deadline for responding is September 18, 2023.
Q. What are the date and time?
A. The Five Islands Campus ceremony takes place on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions and graduates are required to wear as follows:
Female – white only either dresses or suits with black shoes. (Other colours are not acceptable).
Please ensure that dresses are appropriate for the occasion and should include a strap for fastening/securing of the gown. Very short dresses, tight dresses and outfits with revealing cleavage are inappropriate.
Male – use of formal wear/dark lounge suits.
Gowns are designed to be worn with shirts. You should therefore bring along safety pins to secure gowns to apparel.
Q. How long will the ceremony be?
A. The Graduation ceremony is approximately 2 hours in duration.
Q. Am I eligible for graduation?
A. You are required to check with the Enrolment Management Unit. If however your academic record indicates that you have been awarded in the 2022/2023 Academic Year, and you have no outstanding fees payable to The University, then you are eligible to attend the Graduation Ceremony in 2023.
Q. I have a temporary/permanent disability; would special arrangements be made for me?
A. Yes. Please email the Assistant Registrar, Student Support & Success Unit at graduation.fiveislands@uwi.edu by September 18, 2023 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Q. I have registered for my Graduation Ceremony but I am now unable to participate. What should I do?
A. An email to graduation.fiveislands@uwi.edu indicating your absence will also be appreciated
Q. At what time does my ceremony take place?
A. The ceremony is at 4:00 p.m. You must arrive at least one and a half hours before the scheduled start of the Ceremony. Procession begins half an hour before the Ceremony’s Official start.
Q. When can I have my official graduation photographs taken?
A. The designated official photographer/s and dates for photos will be available on our website.
Q. If I am unable to attend the ceremony this year, is it possible to defer attendance?
A. There is no provision for deferral of attendance.
Q. Can I have my personal photographer take pictures before the Graduation Ceremony?
A. No, only the designated UWI photographer(s) are allowed to take photographs at the venue before Graduation Ceremonies. This request may be facilitated after the ceremony has occurred.
Q. After I register online to participate in Graduation 2023, what should I expect?
A. You will receive clear instructions from Student Support and Success Unit and from the Marketing Office regarding Graduation 2023 via email and social media. You are required to check https://fiveislands.uwi.edu/graduation regularly for updates.
Q. If I have a question concerning Graduation 2023, where can I send my queries?
A. You may direct all questions to graduation.fiveislands@uwi.edu and you will receive a response within two business days.
