Defer/Absent from ceremony

Graduating in absentia

A student is not required to attend a ceremony in order to graduate.  He/she may graduate in absentia, ie. not attend the ceremony, but their name and degree are conferred at the appropriate faculty ceremony.

Those wishing to graduate in absentia must complete an application form and submit it accordance with the normal deadlines.

Students graduating in absentia are sent, by registered post, their certificate of award (testamur) and a copy of their academic transcript within three weeks after the ceremony date.

Deferring graduation

A written statement of your intention to defer your graduation is required. Your Application to Graduate will then be deferred to the next semester's graduation for your faculty.