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Learning at St Peter’s

Graduation

Degree ceremonies are managed by the University. St Peter’s College presents graduands for degree conferrals on several days throughout the year.

In order to receive your degree certificate, your degree must be conferred on you at a ceremony (normally held in the Sheldonian Theatre). You may graduate in person or in absentia, either directly after you have finished your degree, or many years later.

Any questions should be addressed to Catherine Shortis, the Tutorial and Student Administrator.

degreeceremonies@spc.ox.ac.uk

Graduation ceremony information

The drop-down sections below contain information about ceremony dates and the dress you must wear. There is also information for those seeking conferral of the Oxford MA.

Saturday 25 February 2023

spaces currently available only for graduating research students
degree ceremony at 10.30am for 18 graduands
schedule of events will start at 9am and finish with lunch in the Dining Hall

Saturday 6 May 2023

spaces currently available
degree ceremony at 4.15pm for 30 graduands
schedule of events will start at 1pm and finish after the ceremony at about 6pm

Saturday 13 May 2023

spaces currently available
degree ceremony at 1.30pm for 30 graduands
schedule of events will start at 12noon and finish after Afternoon Tea

Saturday 15 July 2023

places will be available for medical students and graduating research students only
degree ceremony at 1.30pm for 17 graduands
schedule of events will start at 12noon and finish after Afternoon Tea

Saturday 23 September 2023

main Undergradaute Finalists' degree day
degree ceremony at 10.30am for 110 graduands
schedule of events will start at 8am and finish after Buffet Lunch

Saturday 4 November 2023

places for postgraduate students receiving their results in July, August and September 2023
degree ceremony at 10.30am for 32 graduands
schedule of events will start at 9am and finish after lunch

Saturday 11 November 2023

places for postgraduate students receiving their results in July, August, September and early October 2023
degree ceremony at 10.30am for 31 graduands
schedule of events will start at 9am and finish after lunch

Saturday 18 May 2024

places for postgraduate students receiving their results in early October 2023 onwards
degree ceremony at 4.15pm for 32 graduands
schedule of events will start at 1pm and include a drinks reception before the ceremony

Receiving your degree without attending a ceremony (in absentia)

It is possible to take a degree without being present at a ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre. If you wish to do this there is no waiting list and your name will be entered at the next University degree ceremony. Your certificate will be posted to you after the ceremony.

Academic dress can be hired or purchased from Shepherd and Woodward and Walters of Oxford. Hire arrangements must be made by the candidate in advance.

For undergraduate degrees (eg BA), undergraduate Masters degees (eg MBiochem, MEng etc) and postgraduate taught degrees (eg MSt, MSc, BCL etc): please hire (or buy) the gown and hood of your new degree. You will be required to enter the ceremony wearing the gown of the new degree together with the academic cap / mortar board and sub fusc (see below). The academic hood will be added during the ceremony.

For DPhils: please hire or buy the DPhil gown. DPhil graduands are required to enter the ceremony wearing either the Oxford graduate gown (not the DPhil gown) or the gown and hood of their current Oxford degree status, together with the academic cap / mortar board and sub fusc (see below). During the ceremony, the graduates will change into the DPhil gown.

The academic cap / mortar board may be worn outdoors but should be removed and carried indoors.

The Vice-Chancellor has asked that candidates should be warned that they may be refused admission to the degree ceremony if they are not properly dressed.

Sub fusc

One of:

a) Dark suit with dark socks, or
b) Dark skirt with black tights or stockings, or
c) Dark trousers with dark socks

Dark Coat if required
Black Shoes
Plain white collared shirt or blouse
White bow tie, black bow tie, black full-length tie, or black ribbon.

Members of the University serving in H.M. Forces are permitted to wear uniform together with a gown.

At present we can only accommodate in absentia MA conferrals, as the University has suspended in-person MA conferrals. we expect in-person MA conferrals to resume at ceremonies scheduled for July 2023 onwards. if you would like an in-person conferral please email degreeceremonies@spc.ox.ac.uk with your request and your name will be added to a waiting list for a place at a future ceremony. We are not able to accept group requests.

To collect your MA in absentia please contact degreeceremonies@spc.ox.ac.uk so you can be sent the latest version of the application form.

There is a £40 fee for MA conferral which should be paid no less than 30 days before the ceremony, or your booking will be cancelled. On receipt of your application form, you will be issued with a link to follow to make the online payment.

Receiving your degree without attending a ceremony (in absentia)

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