BOOKING DETAILS
Please read ALL information below and ensure you select the correct number of tickets required for each element.
Please complete the gown hire order form and the payment form here once you have made your choices.
Please make your selections by the closing date of Saturday 24 August 2024
GOWNS AND HOODS
- Sub fusc / academic dress must be worn.
- The relevant gowns can be hired from New College; please order online using the link above.
- FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES ONLY: Please let me know the following information BEFORE you make your order:
1. Your previous degree
2. Where it was taken, i.e. Oxford or another University
...as this will determine whether you need to hire 1 or 2 gowns…
If you have any queries, please let me know before you place your order. - ALL OTHER GRADUANDS: You will wear the gown of the degree for which you are graduating into the ceremony, with the hood added mid-ceremony. You will only need to hire 1 gown. The hood and gowning fee are included in the charge.
- College gowns such as Scholars and Commoners gowns are NOT worn to the ceremony. There are specific BA, Undergraduate Masters, MA (Oxon), MSt and MSc gowns, etc, that we will hire for you.
- If you have your own mortar board, you do not need to borrow one from College.
- If you have your own gown(s) and hood(s) relevant to the conferment of your degree, just the gowning fee will be payable. We can also hire just the hood, if you already have the correct gown.
TIMINGS
8.00-9.00 - Candidates should arrive at Holywell Lodge, New College for gowning
9.15 - The Dean of Arts will explain the degree ceremony procedure in Hall
9.45 - Doors to the Sheldonian Theatre open to the public
10.30 - The degree ceremony takes place in the Sheldonian
12.00 – Photographs will be taken in College grounds
12.00 onwards - Sparkling wine drinks reception with canapés in the Cloisters (optional)
GOWN HIRE ORDER:
Please make your gown hire order using the gown hire order form at the top of the page.
CEREMONY & DRINKS RECEPTION TICKETS
You are entitled to up to 2 guest tickets for the Sheldonian ceremonies. Please order above.
A sparkling wine drinks reception with canapés will be served after the ceremony for graduates and up to 3 guests from 12 midday. There will be a charge of £30 per guest (no charge for graduate). There is no charge for children aged 10 or younger. Please order above.
Please provide details of any SEVERE (life-threatening) dietary allergies for you or your guests by emailing Felicity Reeves: (student.services@new.ox.ac.uk)
Collect tickets from the Lodge on your arrival in College for your guests (who should proceed to the Sheldonian, whilst you complete formalities in College).
BOOKING YOUR TICKETS AND PAYMENT
Please order your ceremony tickets, purchase your drinks reception tickets (if required) and pay for your gown hire online via the New College Store payment form at the top of the page.
Please ensure you read our full degree day Terms and Conditions
Completing your on-line booking means you accept our terms and conditions.
If you have any queries, please contact Felicity Reeves (student.services@new.ox.ac.uk) before purchasing your tickets.
ABOUT THE DAY
PHOTOGRAPHS
Our photographer (First Degree Photography) will be available in College. Photos can be ordered online after the event. There will not be any University photographers at the Sheldonian.
BROCHURE
The degree day brochure is provided to all guests on arrival at the ceremony. Please contact student.services@new.ox.ac.uk if you do NOT consent to your name being published in the degree day brochure.
DEGREE CERTIFICATES
Degree Certificates will be ready to collect from College on the degree day for those graduating in person.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
The College is very interested in the continuing careers of its members. Please do check out the Old Members and Friends page of the website for further information.
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