Graduation ceremonies will be held from Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19, 2026.

There will be five (5) graduation ceremonies as follows:

Important

Please refer to the Programme Listing to confirm the date and time of your individual graduation ceremony.

Graduands will receive instructions via email regarding the graduation procession, assembly arrangements, and other important details for graduation day.

The Presentation of Graduates Ceremony is a formal academic occasion. Graduands are therefore required to dress appropriately, formally and professionally.

Female Graduands

Female Graduands are required to wear black attire only, such as:

• A black business suit; or
• A black dress; and
• Black dress shoes.

Other colours are not permitted.

Please note that the following attire will not be permitted:

• Very low-cut necklines or exposed cleavage;
• Exposed midriffs/navels;
• Very short skirts or dresses;
• Short pants/shorts; or
• Any other attire deemed inappropriate for a formal graduation ceremony.

Male Graduands

Male Graduands are required to wear either:

• A matching dark-coloured suit with a dress shirt, tie and dress shoes; or
• A dark shirt-jac suit with appropriate dress shoes.

All Graduands are expected to maintain a neat, professional and formal appearance.

All graduands are required to pay a gown rental fee of $600.00.

This fee covers the rental of the graduation gown and access to individual photographs of the graduand receiving their certificate on stage.

Graduands who return their gowns by the stipulated deadline will be eligible for a $300.00 refund.

Payment may be made using any of the following methods:

Option 1 – First Citizens Bank

Payment can be made at any First Citizens Bank branch by direct deposit into:

UTT First Citizens Account:
Account No.: 1501631

On the deposit slip, please clearly indicate:

• Your Student Identification Number; and
• “Graduation Gown”

A stamped copy of the deposit slip must be presented when collecting your gown.

Option 2 – First Citizens Net Banking

Graduands who hold a First Citizens Bank account may use First Citizens Net Banking to transfer the gown rental fee to UTT's First Citizens account:

Account No.: 1501631

Option 3 – Student Portal

Payment may also be made online through the UTT Student Portal using an accepted chip debit or credit card.

UTT Student Portal

Important: Please retain your payment receipt and bring a printed copy when collecting your gown.

Graduation gowns may be collected at either:

• John D. Campus; or
• San Fernando Campus

Collection Period

Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 14, 2026

Important Collection Information

• A printed copy of your payment receipt must be presented when collecting your gown.
• No payments will be accepted at the gown collection sites.
• Graduands are responsible for ensuring that their gown is returned within the specified period.

Gown Return

Gowns must be returned to either the John D. Campus or San Fernando Campus during:

Tuesday, November 24 – Saturday, November 28, 2026

Graduands who return their gowns by Saturday, November 28, 2026 will be eligible for a $300.00 refund. If a gown is not returned by the deadline, the graduand will be subject to an additional charge of $300.00.

Special Arrangements for Tobago Residents and International Students

Tobago residents who are unable to collect their gowns during the regular collection period may collect their gowns on the day of their graduation ceremony.

The same arrangement will apply to eligible international students.

Graduation-Day Gown Collection

An email will be sent to Tobago residents and international students to confirm whether they intend to:

1. Collect their gown during the regular collection period of November 2–14, 2026; or
2. Collect their gown on the day of their respective graduation ceremony.

Students opting to collect their gown on graduation day must indicate this via email to ensure that a gown is reserved for them. Only graduands who reside in Tobago or in a foreign country will be accommodated for special gown collection arrangements.

Each Graduand will receive:

Two (2) invitations

Each invitation admits one (1) guest.

Invitations will be issued at the time of gown collection.

Please note:

• Invitations will only be issued to students who are graduating.
• Only guests presenting valid invitations will be permitted to attend the graduation ceremony.
• Due to limited seating capacity at the venue, additional invitations will not be available.

Graduands are encouraged to make arrangements with their guests in advance.

All Graduands are required to arrive at the:

National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA)

Auditorium

Two (2) hours before the scheduled start of their graduation ceremony.

Upon arrival, Graduands will:

1. Be directed to the designated robing room.
2. Receive instructions regarding assembly and procession.
3. Prepare for the procession into the Graduation Hall.
4. Be guided by ushers throughout the ceremony.

Approximately 30 minutes before the ceremony, Graduands will proceed to the Graduation Hall as directed by the ushers.

During the Ceremony

Graduands are required to remain seated throughout the ceremony.

You will be permitted to leave your seat only when called forward for presentation to the Chancellor and receipt of your certificate. Following the presentation, you must return to your assigned seat and remain there until the conclusion of the ceremony.

Your graduation certificate is an important official academic document and should be kept in a safe and secure location.

Please note that a fee may be charged for the replacement of a lost or damaged certificate.

Graduands may request official transcripts for academic, employment or other professional purposes, as required.

A professional photographer will also be available on graduation day to take optional formal graduation portraits. These portraits are separate from the stage photographs and incur an additional cost.

Graduation Photo Packages

Digital Package 1 – $200.00

Includes:

• 3 facial-expression images; and
• 1 full-body image.

Digital Package 2 – $250.00

Includes:

• 7 images:
  • 3 facial-expression images;
  • 1 full-body image;
  • 1 free airbrushed image; and
  • 2 additional poses.

Payment

Payment is made directly to the photographer on graduation day.

Please note: Only cash payments will be accepted.

The University will make reasonable arrangements to accommodate Graduands and guests with temporary or permanent disabilities or accessibility needs.

Graduands who require special arrangements are asked to submit their request in writing at least one (1) week before graduation to:

Nicole Maloney
Email: nicole.maloney@utt.edu.tt

Please indicate any accessibility requirements for yourself or your guest so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.

Parking

Parking will be available at:

The Paddock, Queen's Park Savannah

Entry Point:
Queen's Park West, via Chancery Lane

Graduand Drop-Off

Graduands may be dropped off at the Main Entrance to the Lord Kitchener Auditorium at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA).

Graduands are encouraged to allow sufficient time for parking, drop-off, gowning and assembly before the start of their ceremony.

For further information or clarification regarding graduation arrangements, please contact:

Judy Bahadur

Email: judy.bahadur@utt.edu.tt

Please include your full name, student identification number and programme of study when submitting graduation-related queries.