Logistics Graduands must arrive at

(a) Morning session : 7.30am sharp(b) Afternoon Session : 1.30pm sharp

Gather at Block C, Level 2 (Classrooms) Each faculty and course will be gathered in

different classroom There will be signage for directions*STRICTLY ONLY GRADUANDS and STAFF are

allowed on the 2nd floor.

Registration & robing You will be given a name card during registration.

Please keep it safe as this will be your seating number.

Abide by the instructions by the respective Faculty/ Programme Administrator.

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LogisticsTo note prior entering the Ceremonial

Hall:

Once in Hall toilet visits will be restricted.

Minimum baggage NO handbags, cameras, handphones, flowers, umbrellas, make-up kits, etc.

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Proceedings Morning Session

7.30am Arrival of Graduands, registration & briefing8.00am Group photography session (for graduands only)8.00am Announcement for parents & guests to be seated9.00am Ceremonial Procession & Presentation of awards12.15pm Ceremonial Recession

Afternoon Session

1.30pm Arrival of Graduands, registration & briefing2.00pm Group photography session (for graduands only)2.00pm Announcement for parents & guests to be seated3.00pm Ceremonial Procession & Presentation of awards6.00pm Ceremonial Recession

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Awards : 12 October 2013 (Saturday) (Morning Session)

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Master of Science (Applied Sciences) By ResearchMaster of Science (Biotechnology)Master of Science (Biotechnology with Business Management)Bachelor of Science (Hons) BiotechnologyBachelor of Science (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition

Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment

Master of Science (Electrical Engineering)Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical EngineeringBachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil EngineeringBachelor of Engineering (Hons) Communication & Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronic EngineeringBachelor of Engineering (Hons) Petroleum EngineeringBachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior Architecture Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architectural Technology Diploma in Electrical & Electronic EngineeringDiploma in Architectural StudiesDiploma in Interior Architecture

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Awards : 12 October 2013 (Saturday) (Afternoon Session)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Doctor of MedicineMaster of Science (Anti-Aging, Regenerative Medicine and Medical Aesthetics)Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)Diploma in Nursing

Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language & Communication Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Design with MarketingBachelor of Creative Arts (Hons) 3D Animation DesignBachelor of Music (Hons) Contemporary Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons) Bachelor of Music (Hons) Classical Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons) 6

Awards : 13 October 2013 (Sunday) (Morning Session)

Faculty of Business & Information Science

Master in Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration (Oil and Gas Management)Master of Science in Logistics ManagementBachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & FinanceBachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) CommerceBachelor of Arts (Hons) Event & Tourism ManagementBachelor of Arts (Hons) Hospitality ManagementDiploma in Hotel Management

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Awards : 13 October 2013 (Sunday) (Afternoon Session)

Faculty of Business & Information Science

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics ManagementBachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Oil and Gas ManagementBachelor of Science (Hons) Business Information Systems Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computing Bachelor of Science (Hons) Mobile Computing Diploma in Management Diploma in Logistics ManagementDiploma in Information Technology Executive Diploma in Management

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)8

Prior to arrival at UCSI Dress Code

Graduands: Formal AttireMale: Long sleeve button shirt with trousers/slacks and tieFemale: Blouse/shirt with knee length skirt/pants or knee length dress

Guests: Formal attire: Strictly NO T-shirts, jeans, sandals or slippers.

Invitation Card Please remind your guests to bring along their invitation cards to the

Convocation as entry into the hall will be by presentation of invitation cards. Guests without an invitation card will be denied admission into ceremonial hall.

As the proceedings are formal in nature, children under the age of twelve (12) are regrettably not permitted to enter the ceremonial hall.

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Arriving at UCSI Parking

Due to limited parking lots at the UCSI South Wing campus, graduands and guests are strongly encouraged to park at the following places: Public parking at commercial business shop lots in the vicinity of UCSI

University (South Wing) UCSI University – North Wing (shuttle bus service will be provided) Parking at Giant Hypermarket (shuttle bus service will be provided)

Between the morning & afternoon sessions, traffic congestion is highly expected and unavoidable.

Therefore, graduands and guests attending the morning ceremony are strongly advised to park at UCSI University (North Wing) and take the shuttle bus to South Wing for the ceremony. If you are parking in South Wing, you are requested to leave the University compound by 1:00pm to enable smooth traffic flow after the ceremony.

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Before entering the Ceremonial Hall Line up at corridor at about

Morning Session : 7.45am – 8.00amAfternoon Session : 1.45pm – 2.00pm

While in line, DO NOT Stand out of queue Take photos Talk loudly Walk away (even to the toilet)

No ‘kidnapping / hijacking’ by parents

Group photography will be at Level 3 Morning session : 8.00am sharp

Afternoon session : 2.00pm sharp Please cooperate with the photographers and administrators to make

this a smooth session Please come early. Late comers will NOT be included in the group photo

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Marching to DeTSAR You will be stationed at the stairs exit after the

photography session.

Wait at the stairs exit until indicated to walk in.

While waiting, be quiet and still.

While walking: Keep calm and walk step-by-step Regimented steps (not fast, not slow) Do not chit-chat & leave gaps Maintain dignity don’t trip, fall etc Remain solemn and somber but joyful

atmosphere

There will be 2 rows marching in concurrently: One row will turn to seats labeled A – G One row will turn to seats labeled H – N

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While in DeTSAR

Ceremony is deemed started when graduands marched into the hall Do not twist & turn to look for

family members, friends etc

Turn to your respective rows upon reaching your row

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Academic Procession

Arise when announcement is made to signify the entry of stage party (3 Groups).

After the 3 groups have marched in, remain standing for the national anthem to be played.

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During the ceremony

Be still and remain seated throughout the speeches

When awards conferment begins: You will be guided to line

up by convocation staff located near you.

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Conferment of AwardsInstructions to students and guests:

No “kidnapping / hijacking” by parents. No applause, shouting. No photograph taking.

Pass your name card to the designated staff at the head of the line.

Walk briskly onto the stage (on the left).

Official photographers will be stationed near the stage.

Receive the scroll from Chancellor (at the centre of the stage) and shake hands.

Walk down from the stage (on the right) to collect your certificate.

Silently walk back to your seat. DO NOT stop to look at your certificate.

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VIP VIP VIP VIP

Institution’s GuestsAcademics

MC Stand

Pass your name Card to Name Reader (Dean/ designate) 1

Receive scroll from Chancellor

2Collect your certificate here3

ProjectionScreen

Graduands line-up

VIP VIP VIP VIP

CertificateCollection

Graduands

ProjectionScreen

End of Ceremony

Vice Chancellor pronounce the entry of graduates into alumni closing remarks by Chancellor.

Graduates arise for Academic Recession.

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Congratulations andsee you at the Convocation!