2024 GRADUATION CEREMONY: What you need to know!
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
|---|---|
| What date is the graduation ceremony holding? | The graduation ceremony will be held on the 16th of November 2024. |
| Where will the ceremony be held? | Johannesburg City Hall, Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000. (Just type it as it is into Google map) |
| What time does the graduation ceremony start? | The ceremony will commence from 10h00 till 13h00 (No African time!) |
| Are guests allowed? | All graduands will have the opportunity of inviting two guests; additional guests will be allowed but at a cost of R250 per guest. |
| How much is the graduation fee? | R3 100. An additional amount of R750 as security in respect of the graduation gown will be payable. The R750 will be refunded on returning the graduation gown. |
| When should the graduation gown be collected? | The gowns must be collected two days before the actual ceremony. |
| Will the college provide transportation to the venue? | Yes. Those who will not be travelling in their own cars can come down to the College from where they will be shuttled down to the venue at a very small cost of R20 per person. |
| What time will the transportation depart from the college to the ceremony venue? | Transportation will be available from 08h30 – 09h45. |
| Will I be able to keep the gown at the end of the ceremony? | No, except students who have made arrangements to buy the gown. |
| Will I be able to keep the belt after the ceremony? | All students will be able to keep their belt, but this will attract a deduction of R250 from the R750 deposit. |
| Will there be refreshments at the ceremony? | Yes. |
| Is it possible to pay for an additional guest on the day of the graduation ceremony? | Yes, it will be possible, but we advise that the issue of additional guests be sorted way ahead of the ceremony. |
| Will there be issuance of qualifications on the day of graduation? | Yes, certification of completion of program will be issued. |
| What is “Certification of Completion”? | Certification of completion is the temporary evidence that the student has completed his/her program of study. The actual program qualification certificate will still be issued by the relevant authorities. |
| If I have paid half of the required amount, will I still be able to participate in the ceremony? | No, only students with paid up fees will be able to participate in the ceremony. |
| Can I bring my own photographer to the ceremony? | Yes, but they will be restricted during the ceremony but will become unrestricted after the ceremony. |
| How many pictures are we going to receive since the amount charged covers pictures as well? | Each graduand will get about 2/3 pictures each. |
| When, where and how do I pay? | Payment must be made into the designated FNB account. Please consult with the College for payment advice. |
| Who is eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony? | Only students who have completed all the required modules under their program of study and have been found competent. |
| How long will the ceremony last? | It will last for about 3 hours. |
| Who should I contact regarding information for graduation ceremony? |
Landline: +27 11 071 71 71 WhatsApp: 077 365 7694 Email: accounts@hillcrosscollege.com |
| Can I get the belt without attending the ceremony? | Unfortunately, no! |
| If I am unable to attend the forthcoming ceremony, will I be able to attend the future ceremony? | Yes. |
| If I am unable to attend the graduation ceremony, will I be able to get a refund of the amount paid with respect to the ceremony? | No, payment made will not be refundable. |
| Can my guest come with balloons & flowers? | Yes. |
| What if I have additional questions? |
Landline: +27 11 071 71 71 WhatsApp: 077 365 7694 Email: accounts@hillcrosscollege.com |
| What is the dress code? | Graduands must come formally dressed. Anyone who is not formally dressed may not be allowed to partake in the ceremony. |
