FAQs
I have difficulty walking and limited mobility, what adjustments can be made for me should I need them?
We can offer several adjustments to support you during your ceremony, and the following information may be helpful:
- Ceremony hall access: There are no stairs in or out of the ceremony hall for guests or students. Students will use a small ramp to get onto the stage.
- Stage queue: You will join a short queue with your cohort before going on stage. The expected wait time to go onto the stage is 4-5 minutes.
- Seating adjustments: If you require specific seating - for example, an end-row seat for additional leg room - our stewards will be happy to assist.
- Accessible parking: accessible parking is available for blue badge holders.
When completing registration, you can add your accessibility requirements through your by selecting your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner. The deadline to edit or submit adjustments is 12 noon on Friday 20 November. After this deadline, please speak to the check-in manager or our reserved seating stewards on the day.
I am a wheelchair user, is the ceremony accessible for me?
Yes, the graduation ceremony is fully accessible, and several adjustments can be made to support you. The stage has a ramp on either sides, and we can reserve end-row seats for any graduating student or guests who use wheelchairs.
When completing registration, you can add or edit your accessibility requirements through your by selecting your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner. The deadline to edit or submit adjustments is 12 noon on Friday 20 November. After this deadline, please speak to the check-in manager or our reserved seating stewards on the day.
I need disabled parking at graduation. How can I arrange this?
Accessible parking is available near David Ross Sports Village. When you arrive, let campus security know and they will guide you to the most appropriate space on the day.
What arrangements are provided for hearing or vision impaired attendees?
We can support students and guests with hearing or vision impairments through the following adjustments:
- Appropriate seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and visibility.
- A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter can be booked for the ceremony.
- Approved support dogs and service dogs may sit with you during the ceremony. Please update your accessibility requirements through your Tempest Graduation account so we can arrange appropriate seating.
- On the day, we can collect you and your cohort when it's time to cross the stage.
- The venue is hearing loop enabled in a certain area of the ceremony hall. Speak to a seating steward when you enter the ceremony hall and they will be able to assist you. You must have a telecoil (T-coil) installed and activated on your device. Switch your hearing aid or cochlear implant to 'T' (telecoil) or MT (microphone and telecoil) programme when in the ceremony hall.
You may also find our '' video helpful.
Accessibility requirements can be added or updated through your until 12 noon on Friday 20 November. Select your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner to edit accessibility questions for yourself or your guests.
If I am neurodivergent or anxious about attending my graduation, what adjustments can be made for me or my guests?
We can offer several adjustments in the main ceremonies. You can add your accessibility requirements through your when you complete registration by selecting your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner. The deadline to edit or submit adjustments is 12 noon on Friday 20 November.
You may find the below information helpful:
- Noise cancelling headphones may be worn during your ceremony.
- Appropriate seating can be arranged, such as seats at the back of the hall or an end row for easy access in and out the ceremony hall.
- If you're feeling anxious about the day and would like to speak to us about what you can expect, please . You may also find our '' video helpful too.
- Approved support dogs and service dogs may sit with you during the ceremony. Please update your accessibility requirements through your Tempest Graduation account so we can arrange suitable seating.
I prefer not to shake hands as I cross the stage. Is there an alternative?
This is no problem at all. Instead of shaking hands, simply place your hand diagonally across your chest as you cross the stage.
If you cannot shake hands or cross your hand over your chest, please and we will discuss alternative arrangements for you.
I need to bring a carer on the day. How can I arrange a carer ticket?
Carer tickets can be requested by contacting the . Requests must be made before 12 noon on Friday 20 November. Please note, you will need to provide supporting evidence of one of the following:
- Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded
- Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit
- In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI)
- A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card
- Nimbus/Credibility’s Access Card with essential companion symbol
You will receive your carer ticket on the day when you check in, along with any other tickets you have ordered.
I have an assistance animal that I will need to bring on the day. What arrangements should I make?
Dogs are welcome on campus; however, only approved approved support dogs and service dogs are permitted inside buildings and may sit with you during the ceremony. If you plan to bring your service dog, please update your accessibility requirements through your so we can arrange appropriate seating. Select your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner to edit your requirements. The deadline to edit or submit adjustments is 12 noon on Friday 20 November.
I or, or one of my guests, need quick access to the toilet during the ceremony. Are these available?
There are accessible toilets available both outside David Ross Sports Village and inside, right next to the ceremony hall.
Please ask one of the stewards wearing a blue gown and they will be able to show you where these are.
Will there be access to sanitary products in and around the graduation venue?
Yes, Period Project have set up free sanitary product stations all over campus. This includes in all female and accessible toilets inside David Ross Sports Village. To view the locations, click here.
Are there any facilities for nursing mothers at the ceremony?
Yes, there will be a room designated specifically for nursing just outside the ceremony hall. Our helpful stewards will be available to direct you on the day.
If you are a breastfeeding student, we can arrange seating that allows you to sit with your baby and guests. Please update your accessibility requirements through your before 12 noon on Friday 20 November. Select your profile using the drop-down arrow in the top-right corner to edit your requirements.