The NPTC Group of Colleges Graduation Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our graduates.
The NPTC Group of Colleges’ “More Than Just a Graduation” is a significant occasion to celebrate achievement, honour hard work and dedication, and showcase the remarkable success of our higher education students and academic staff. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to create memories and celebrate well-deserved recognition. It is a day filled with joy, reflection, and anticipation, embracing the future with pride and great expectation.
Graduation preparation will take place at Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot and the Graduation ceremony will take place in the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot.
Tuesday, 12th November 2024.
Details of the special day are below and emails are continually being sent out. If you have any questions, please email the graduation team: graduation@nptcgroup.ac.uk
FAQ
Graduands will initially be allocated two guest tickets. (Graduands do not require a ticket).
Limited additional tickets will be available from Thursday 31st October 2024 (via the Ede & Ravenscroft website).
For graduand guests unable to attend, the ceremony will be recorded and available following the event.
Children are welcome, however the ceremony can last up to 90 minutes
All children will be seated with the graduands guests and those who need a seat will require a ticket.
All students attending their graduation ceremony (graduands) are required to wear full academic dress, which consists of a gown, hood and mortarboard. The ceremony is a formal occasion, and most graduands choose to dress smartly beneath their academic dress.
Graduands order their academic dress from Ede and Ravenscroft. You will need to provide your height measurement, head circumference and graduation date. Ede and Ravenscroft will hold information on all graduand’s award and the appropriate academic dress they require.
This is a possibility, but please be aware there is no guarantee there will be academic dress available and the cost is higher.
There is no official dress code. However the ceremony is a formal occasion, and most guests choose to dress smartly in accordance with this.
Professional photographs are available (for graduands and their families) but are not compulsory, and you and your guests are welcome to take your own photographs and videos on the day.
Yes. Please notify the graduation team of any additional requirements for you and/or your guests so we can ensure the appropriate services are in place: graduation@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Please provide your Student Number, Full Name, Car Make/Model/Colour, Car Registration, and Details of Additional Requirements, e.g. “2 of my guests require wheelchair access”.
Early entry to the auditorium will be available for graduands and guests if required.
The Princess Royal Theatre is an accessible venue. Please visit their accessibility page for more information.
For graduand guests unable to attend, the ceremony will be recorded and available following the event.
Sorry, there are no cloakrooms available. We ask that you always look after your own personal belongings.
The graduation ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
Address: Blanco’s Hotel Green Park St, Port Talbot SA12 6NT
Princess Royal Theatre, Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ