7th Convocation Ceremony 2023

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Dress Code (Graduands)

Graduands must adhere to the following dress code:

Male Graduands 

Graduands must be dressed in formal attire:

  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Dark-coloured ties
  • Black trousers
  • Formal shoes (sandals, open-toed shoes or sports shoes are not allowed)

Female graduands 

Graduands must be dressed in formal attire:

  • Baju kurung
  • Long dresses
  • Long skirts (hemlines must reach the ankles)
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Sarees
  • Formal shoes

Dress Code (Guests)

Guests must also adhere to a formal dress code for the convocation ceremony. This especially applies to guests who will be entering the convocation hall.

Male Guests

  • National attire/Batik
  • Formal wear/lounge suit

Guests are not allowed to wear jeans or t-shirts.

Female Guests

  • National attire
  • Formal clothing

Guests are not allowed to wear:

  •  Gowns or short skirts (above the knee)
  •  Sleeveless blouses 
  •  T-shirts and jeans
  • Shorts

Guests who are not entering the convocation hall must still adhere to the above dress code.

Parking 

Graduands and guests are allowed to park at Casuarina @ Meru. We encourage you to arrive early.
Please follow the instructions of the RELA and QIU officers on duty.

Ceremony Etiquette

Standard Protocol 

  • Graduands must obey the instructions of the convocation organisers throughout the ceremony. 
  • Alcohol and/or controlled substances are prohibited.
  • Guests should arrive at least 1 hour before they are scheduled to enter the convocation hall. Please refer to your session schedule. 
  • Mute/Silence cell phones, and other devices during the ceremony.
  • Please refrain from shouting or creating any inappropriate disruptions during the ceremony. 
  • Scan your face beside the stage. Wait for your name to be called. 
  • When collecting your scroll from the Guest of Honour, here’s what you have to do:
    • Walk directly to your mark on stage
    • Stop at your mark
    • Bow (not too low, to avoid your mortarboard falling off)
    • Collect your scroll
    • Pose for your photograph
    • Thank the guest of honour
    • Proceed to leave the stage
  • You are not allowed to:
    • Dance/perform any gestures 
    • Take selfies
    • Swing or juggle your scroll
    • Any other inappropriate behaviour/disruptions

Professional Photography Services

A professional photography service will be available outside the convocation hall. This service will be available in addition to the complimentary “on-stage” photographs given to all graduands.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Division: sld@qiu.edu.my