Graduation

You worked hard and were dedicated to your studies every day. That commitment has paid off and you will soon become a University of Pretoria graduate. Congratulations!

After graduation, you will take on the working world with critical thinking and creative skills that lays the foundation for a successful career.

So, share the wonderful news with your family and friends, start searching for your graduation outfit, and look forward to wearing that well-deserved graduation cap!

Here’s what to expect on this memorable day in your academic journey.

The pre-graduation process

1 Receive your UP invitation graduation letter.
2 Pay for outstanding finances, library material, or laptop.
3 Contact Academic dress suppliers.
4 Receive an email with graduation details and information about graduation tickets.
 

On graduation day

  1. Receive email to share graduation links with family (programme and YouTube live-stream).
  1. Arrive at venue.
  1. Present guest tickets to security services.
  1. Collect presentation cards from faculty staff.
  1. If you have not yet hired your gown and purchased photographers, you can proceed to service providers to conclude the process.
  1. Graduation staff will show you which direction to go.
  1. Once you arrive in the hall, you will be shown to your seat.
  1. Pay attention to graduation procedure announcements on the screens
 

2025 Graduation dates

The University of Pretoria annually hosts graduation ceremonies during April/May (Autumn), September (Spring), and December (Summer).

2025 Autumn Graduation ceremonies will take place from 2 May 2025 to 29 May 2025.

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