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Plymouth Hoe

For the fifth year running Plymouth University is holding its annual graduation ceremonies on Plymouth Hoe.  We are delighted to be working with Plymouth City Council to showcase the city of Plymouth in this way.
 
The ceremonies will be held on the Hoe Promenade (near Smeaton's Tower) in two large marquees which will be fully dressed inside and which will provide a breath-taking backdrop for the graduation celebrations.  Both of the marquees are located close together on the Hoe Promenade.
 
Details about events to be held in each marquee are listed below:

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Robing and Photography area

The robing and photography area houses the student gowning service provided by J Wippell and Company together with the photography studios run by H Tempest.
 
Only students are permitted in the robing area but family members can meet you in the photography area.
 
Academic robe return will also be located in here.
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Graduation Lounge

This area is situated between robing and photography and the main ceremony area. There is a licensed café selling tea, coffee and a small selection of alcoholic beverages and snacks for pre ceremony refreshments. There is also some seating here.
 
Ceremony tickets can also be collected from the ticket table located in the graduation lounge. Student seating plans will also be displayed here. Details of special arrangements you may have requested will be available here.
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Graduation Hall

At 1250 square metres this is the largest area and seats 1200 people.
 
Once robed and photographed you should aim to be seated in the graduation hall no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of your ceremony.  Students must sit in the seat allocated to them on the seating plan.  Guest seating is unreserved with the exception of those who have requested special arrangements.  Details of any reserved guest seating will be displayed on seating plans.
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Post-Ceremony Reception marquee

The post-ceremony reception will be held in a large marquee placed in the Belvedere on Plymouth Hoe.  This location affords stunning views over Plymouth Sound.  Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and canapés which are included in the ticket price whilst mingling informally with members of academic staff from the Schools and Departments.  
 
A selection of gluten free canapés will also be available.  Please ask the waiting staff.
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Students will also be able to find out more about the Alumni programme, purchase presentation photographs, commemorative DVDs and other merchandise in this marquee.
 
A champagne and wine bar will also be open for those who wish to purchase additional drinks.
 
It is anticipated that these receptions will last up to an hour.

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Useful information

Cloakroom
We are unable to operate a cloakroom service at the ceremonies.  Please keep all belongings with

Pushchairs and prams
These will not be permitted in the Graduation Hall where the ceremonies take place but they may be left in the entrance foyer.

Refreshments
There is a café selling refreshments in the Graduation Lounge
 
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