Preparing for your special day
What you need to know, what you need to do and more.
What to do
Registration
Registration
All students must register to graduate whether attending the ceremony or not.
How do I register to graduate?
We will send an e-invitation to your email address and you should complete the online registration by Friday 13 December 2024; to do this, please log in to your eVision account at scims.keele.ac.uk.
During the invitation process you will be able to choose from three options:
- Graduate in person on the date you have been offered
- Graduate in person at a later date
- Graduate in absentia
What can I do if I cannot access my eVision account?
If you are having any difficulties accessing your eVision account, please contact it.service@keele.ac.uk or telephone 01782 733636.
When is the deadline to register?
You must register to graduate by Friday 13 December 2024.
What happens if I don’t receive an invitation?
If you are potentially eligible or are eligible to graduate at the forthcoming graduation ceremony in January 2025, an Invitation to Graduation will be sent to your personal email account. If you have not received an email and are expecting to graduate, please contact gradoffice@keele.ac.uk.
What happens if I forget to register?
The University aims to accommodate all students who wish to graduate, but only in exceptional circumstances will applications be considered after registration closes. If you are late but still wish to graduate, please contact the Graduation Office immediately on 01782 734206 or gradoffice@keele.ac.uk
Do I receive a confirmation email after I have registered?
Yes. The email will also explain your guest ticket allocation.
What happens if I don’t wish to attend the graduation ceremony?
You may choose to graduate in absentia. In this case, you will not graduate in person. Please note that once you have chosen this option, you do not have the opportunity to attend a future ceremony in person.
What if I wish to cancel my registration for graduation?
If, for any reason, you no longer wish to attend your forthcoming graduation ceremony, please see below for your options. Please note that if you have not fulfilled all academic requirements, you may be ineligible to graduate.
If you wish, you can either graduate in absentia or defer your graduation until Graduation in July 2025. Please email gradoffice@keele.ac.uk detailing your request and including your full name and student number. If your address has changed from what you previously advised in the graduation invitation, please ensure you include your new address in your email.
Checklist
What to do before the day
- Check your email address is correct on your eVision account – your Invitation to Graduation will be sent w/c 8 April 2024.
- Complete the online Invitation to Graduation promptly and before the deadline of Friday 13 December 2024.
- Check all the details of your registration. Have you ordered the correct number of tickets? Has your name been spelled correctly?
- Order your academic gown by Friday 13 December 2024.
- If you and/or your guests have additional support needs, please email gradoffice@keele.ac.uk by Friday 13 December 2024 with the details.
- If required, make travel and accommodation arrangements for your guests in good time.
Please note, you do not need to do anything before the day in regard to booking official photographs. This will be on a first come, first serve basis on the day.