This page contains answers to questions we're often asked Writtle College Celebration Events.
If you have a question that isn't answered here, check our On the day page for detailed information about the event venue, times and arrangements.
Celebration Events are for further education students. If you're looking for information about university graduation ceremonies, visit our graduation pages.
All eligible further education students (full-time and part-time) will receive an email to register. You'll find a full list of courses here.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Celebration Events are designed to be a fitting and memorable occasion to mark the end of your college experience.
As this is the last day of session, all students are expected to attend.
If you're eligible to attend a Celebration Event, we'll send an email inviting you to register online. By registering, you confirm your attendance.
Entry to Celebration Events is by ticket only, so please let us know you're attending.
We'll send an email to eligible students inviting you to register online (confirm attendance) for your Celebration Event.
When you receive this email, you'll be able to book guest tickets. Please note that due to the size of our venue, there is a limit of two guests per student.
Tickets to the Celebration Events are free.
No. You must attend the Celebration Event that is allocated to your subject department.
If you can no longer attend the celebration event please email [email protected] as well as your course tutor to let us know.
No. As examination/assessment results will not be known by the date of the event, only certificates of attendance will be presented to you on the stage.
Celebration Events are formal occasions and the dress code is smart/formal. See On the day for more details.
Celebration Events are lengthy, formal occasions and experience has shown that children do get bored and restless. If you decide to bring a young child, they must be accompanied by an adult.
Pushchairs are not permitted in the church due to narrow walkways that need to be kept clear for students and the platform party.
No. All students will be seated to one side of the church in reserved seats, which are organised in the order that you'll be presented with your certificates. Guests will be seated on the opposite side of the church.
Yes, taking photographs and videos is permitted in the church. However, we ask all guests to be considerate of others; and to not block aisles or exits, in order to comply with health and safety regulations.
There's also the option to have professional photographs taken after the event. See On the Day for more details.
Each event lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
After the event, you and your guests can enjoy a free celebration drink in the church grounds. You'll be able to buy additional drinks and food from a variety of vendors.
You'll also be able to have photographs taken by professional photographers (see On the day for more information about photography), and take your own photos in the grounds.