Terms and conditions

Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before confirming your graduation preference via the Student Gateway.

General Terms and Conditions

  • I understand that I should not take submission of my graduation preference as confirmation that I have successfully completed the requirements of my programme of study.
  • I understand that subject to assessment and examination, I may not be awarded the qualification displayed on-screen, and that submission of my graduation preference does not serve as confirmation that I have completed the displayed programme of study.
  • I understand that if I am awarded one of the following alternative qualifications I will no longer be eligible to attend a graduation ceremony:
    • Undergraduate Certificate
    • University Diploma
    • Certificate of Higher Education
    • Diploma of Higher Education
    • Foundation Degree in Arts
    • Foundation Degree in Science
    • Advanced Certificate
    • Graduate Certificate
    • Graduate Diploma
    • Postgraduate Certificate
    • Foundation Certificate
    • Diploma
  • I understand that I should not take receipt of any correspondence providing information about my graduation ceremony or associated activities as confirmation that I have successfully completed the requirements of my programme of study.
  • I understand that the name as displayed on screen will be printed on my certificate and that any amendments made to my name after my certificate has been issued will incur a replacement fee.
  • I understand that should I attempt to confirm my attendance at a graduation ceremony after the stated deadline, that I may not be guaranteed a place at the July 2023 graduation ceremonies.
  • I understand that if I am a taught student, in order to graduate in July 2023 I must clear any debt to the University and have met the terms of my award by 26 June 2023.  Failure to do so will result in my name being omitted from proceedings and a delay to my graduation.
  • I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the University updated with any changes to my postal or email addresses.
  • I understand that additional requirements must be met by research students in order to graduate and that there is a deadline for meeting these.

Use of images

  • I am aware that my graduation ceremony will be filmed and my images (both still and moving) recorded and transmitted. I am responsible for informing my guests that their images will also be used in this way.

Force Majeure

Please note that in the event of the University of Birmingham’s graduation ceremonies being cancelled, delayed or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the University, the University shall give as much notice as is reasonably practical to students of such cancellation, delay or postponement. Circumstances that would constitute a force majeure may include, but are not limited to: fire, flood, explosion or any other incident that renders the venue in which the graduation ceremony is due to be held unsafe to use; terrorist act (or threat of a terrorist act); natural disaster; pandemic; industrial action; or a period of national mourning.

  • I understand that the University will not be liable for any losses direct or otherwise incurred by students or their guests in the event of the University of Birmingham’s graduation ceremonies being cancelled, delayed or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the University.

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