Conferment of Degrees and
Other Awards
Academic Year 2016-2017
Important Information for Students intending to Graduate in
2017
Sheelagh Wallace
Director of Administration & Campus Registrar
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
ELIGIBILITY TO GRADUATE
July 2017
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Honours Degree Students (4th year in Academic Year 16/17)
Postgraduate Diploma Students
All other students who have a decision to graduate
by 2nd June.
November 2017
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All other final year students
CHECK FOR ELIGIBILITY TO GRADUATE IN JULY 2017
Students can apply to graduate before they receive their final
results. However in order to graduate in person you must
receive a decision to graduate at the Spring Examination
Board.
This will be clearly stated on your Assessment Results Letter
and also through online results. Results will be published by
9th June
If you have not received an appropriate decision, you will not
be permitted to graduate.
CHECK FOR ELIGIBILITY TO GRADUATE IN NOVEMBER 2017
You must receive a decision to graduate at the Spring
or Autumn Examination Board.
This will be clearly stated on your Assessment Results
Letter and also through online results. Results will be
published by 20th October.
If you have not received an appropriate decision, you
will not be permitted to graduate.
Possible Reasons why you are not eligible……
You have not obtained sufficient credits to enable you to
receive an award.
Undergraduate Degree Programme
Ordinary Degree – 360 credits
Honours Degree – 480 credits
Postgraduate Degree Programme
PG Diploma – 120 credits
Masters Degree – 180 credits
You must complete further study and/or examinations in
the following Academic Year to become eligible.
Possible Reasons why you are not eligible……
You have received a decision to proceed to the next stage
of your programme, for example:
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Proceed to Year 4 or
Proceed to Masters Dissertation
You must complete a ‘Transfer Form’, if you are intending to
graduate with an Ordinary Degree or PG Diploma to ensure
that your marks/grades are presented to the appropriate
Examination Board
Transfer Form
Complete form now and hand to AAO staff
– authorisation will be done automatically
or
Complete full form and submit to DSSC by
25th April 2017
Possible Reasons why you are not eligible……
You have an outstanding debt to the University
You must visit the Finance Office to clear this debt.
Deadline Dates for clearing any outstanding debt:
July 2017 (Dubai):
November 2017 (Dubai):
19th May 2017
6th October 2017 (TBC)
Possible Reasons why you are not eligible for
Graduation
SUMMARY
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Did not receive a decision to graduate by 2nd June
Did not obtain sufficient credits
Received a ‘progressing’ decision, not a graduating decision
Have outstanding debts
PROCESS TO BE CARRIED OUT (JULY)
Graduating in person or in absentia for students eligible for
July 2017 Ceremony.
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Completed online application form and fee payment must be
submitted (and payment cleared) by no later than 26th May. No
forms will be processed after 26th, if payment has not been
received by UK Campus, by deadline date.
If you decide to graduate in absentia, you can collect your
certificate from 6th August 2017.
Degree Certificate will be dated 5th July
PROCESS TO BE CARRIED OUT (NOVEMBER)
Graduating in person or in absentia for students eligible for
November 2017 Ceremony.
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Completed online application form and fee payment must be
submitted (and payment cleared) by no later than 13th October.
No forms will be processed after 13th, if payment has not been
received by UK Campus, by deadline date.
If you decide to graduate in absentia, you can collect your
certificate approximately 6 weeks after the Ceremony.
PROCESS TO BE CARRIED OUT
July Graduation Fee and Associated Costs
In Person: Dubai Graduation Fee - AED 300
Dubai Guest Ticket – AED 300 (max 5)
In Absentia: Dubai Graduation Fee - AED 205
GRADUATION DAY
Procedures On the Day
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Registration
Collection of Gown and Hood
Photographs (optional)
Conferment of Degrees and other awards
Buffet Lunch / Buffet Dinner
Must arrive at the stipulated timings as latecomers will not be permitted
to enter the ballroom
Guests must only attend if they have a ticket – no additional tickets will
be available at the venue
Must sit in allocated seat
Read and comply with all rules very carefully to ensure all graduates
and visitors have a great experience!
GRADUATION DAY
http://www.hw.ac.uk/students/studies/graduation.htm
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION ATTESTATION
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) can certify all
academic awards issued by Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus.
Graduated students will be able to receive an academic qualification that is
legally recognised by the Government of Dubai. These qualifications will be
recognised in the Emirate by all public and private entities.
Only students who have graduated or students who have received a
decision to graduate and have no outstanding debts may apply for KHDA
attestation.
Students must apply in writing to the Dubai Student Service Centre using the
appropriate form and submitting payment.
KHDA will attest HWU certificates, transcripts and certifications
THANK YOU!
Any questions? Please email
[email protected]