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Your Graduation

A Momentous Occasion

We are still receiving a large amount of queries re extra guest tickets. Apologies, but due to venue capacity and to ensure a fair approach all guests and graduands, we cannot accommodate extra guests on the night.

Please only attend with your allocated number of guests, as specified in your confirmation letter.

Unfortunately, any unallocated guests will not be allowed access to the event or will be asked to leave. We thank you for your support and understanding and wish you a memorable occasion.

As of 27^th September 2024 Registration is now closed

All graduands have been emailed with confirmation of their attendance and guest tickets. The number of tickets specified is for your guests. This is in addition to your graduand seat. For example if you have 3 tickets you can bring 3 guests.

Please email graduation@tscg.ac.uk if you no longer need the amount specified.

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Each year, hundreds of our students from across Stockport and Trafford Colleges come together to celebrate their success in a ceremony that has become the College Group’s largest annual evening. A ceremony that exhibits the talent, dedication and innovation of students.

Celebrate your hard work at our own prestigious event, along with your family, friends and tutors.

As the most significant celebration in the academic year, the Higher Education Graduation Awards are held in the iconic Stockport Town Hall. As student achievements are recognised and celebrated, we also welcome back past students and a number of esteemed guests, including the Mayor of Stockport, to impart their experiences and advice to graduates.

Our graduates have followed their academic ambitions and achieved success as teachers, nurses, illustrators and entrepreneurs, using the knowledge, skills and qualifications they have gained with us.

Graduation details

Stockport Town Hall
Edward St,
Stockport,
SK1 3XE

Thursday 10th October 2024
The Graduation Ceremony takes place between 7.00pm and 9.00pm (timings may be subject to change).
Arrival from 5pm.

Important Information

Please read thoroughly

Graduand Tickets

As of 27^th September 2024

All graduands have been emailed with confirmation of their attendance and guest tickets. The number of tickets specified on the email is for your guests. This is in addition to your graduand seat. For example if you have 3 tickets you can bring 3 guests.

Please email graduation@tscg.ac.uk if you no longer need the amount specified.

Registration is now closed

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You will have received an email confirming your eligibility to graduate, this will have included your link to register.

You must register your attendance to the graduation ceremony to be guaranteed a place for you and your guests.

Please ensure you select the right course, as all courses will wear different coloured hoods associated to their level and awarding body.

Every graduating student is entitled to two guest tickets up to the registration deadline on 20th September.

You should be able to enter mobility requirements on the event ticket registration, but please feel free to email graduation@tscg.ac.uk with any access requirements.

The venue has a disabled entrance to the side.

Further correspondence will be sent to you after registration has closed on Friday 20^th September.

Guests

Every graduating student is entitled to two guest tickets up to the registration deadline on 20th September. Unfortunately, due to the venue’s capacity, it is highly unlikely that we will be able to offer any additional guest tickets or seats. However, if further tickets do become available, we will notify you via email w/c 23rd September.

To avoid any disappointment on the day, please do not make any arrangements for more than 2 guests to attend unless you have received written confirmation from us regarding additional tickets, at the end of September. As mentioned above, it is unlikely that any more guest tickets will be available.

Children over the age of 3 years will need their own seat and therefore must be included in your guest count. Our graduation ceremonies last for approximately 90 minutes and are not tailored for young children, however their attendance is welcome. Children under 3 will be allowed to sit on a guest’s lap if they will be comfortable for the duration of the ceremony.

For the comfort of other guests, guardians may be asked to take any child that becomes agitated or distressed out of the auditorium. If this happens, we appreciate your understanding in advance.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Graduates and guests are seated separately within the room. Please be aware that children will not be sitting with graduates but must sit with guests.

You should be able to enter mobility requirements on the event ticket registration, but please feel free to email graduation@tscg.ac.uk with any access requirements.

The venue has a disabled entrance to the side and we can reserve an aisle seat for your guest if that helps.

This ticketing policy is also in line with other higher education organisations such as The University of Manchester and Sheffield Hallam University.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Gowns

The ceremony is a formal occasion and as such you are required to wear full academic gowns, which you will need to obtain yourself from our official event organisers, Marston Events at a hire price of £24.00 (plus VAT). You will also confirm your attendance and guest tickets and can place orders for photography. Each graduate may bring two guests to the ceremony.

Please go to www.marstonevents.com/stockport to complete your registration and order. Please ensure you select the right course, as all courses will wear different coloured hoods associated to their level and awarding body. Further correspondence will be sent to you after registration has closed on Friday 20^th September.

Please note that arrival will be from 5pm for gowning and photography and the ceremony duration is expected to last for 90 minutes, 7-8.30pm. 

For any questions or queries, please email graduation@tscg.ac.uk

Accessibility

At the time of registering please let us know if you have special requirements we need to be aware of such as:

Wheelchair user
Guide/Assistance dog user
Temporary disability (i.e. broken leg)
Individual needs or access requirements

You should be able to enter mobility requirements on the event ticket registration, but please feel free to email graduation@tscg.ac.uk with any access requirements.

The venue has a disabled entrance to the side and disabled bays for blue badge holders.

Notable Speakers

As a part of the graduation ceremonies we invite a notable guest to deliver a keynote speech to students. These guests include past students, celebrities or local influential characters.

This year we welcome Wayne Jones OBE as our guest speaker for the 2024 graduation ceremony.