China Event FAQs
- What can I expect at a China graduation celebration?
The graduation celebration event offers you, and up to two guests to attend a ceremony in either Shanghai or Beijing. Your booking includes your gown and hat (which will be yours to keep), light refreshments for you and your guests, and a chance to enjoy photo opportunities at the venue. The graduation will consist of a formal ceremony, where your name will be announced and you’ll cross the stage to celebrate your academic achievements.
We anticipate that the graduation ceremonies will last approximately one hour. We ask that you arrive for 1pm, to provide sufficient time for registration, gown and hat collection and photography prior to the ceremony.
- Who is eligible to attend these events?
To ensure a safe, comfortable, and high-quality experience for attendees, we have initially invited our most recent graduates from 2024 and 2025 cohorts. As we develop plans for future events, we will be considering if this can be extended to additional cohorts.
Our alumni events in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu are open to all alumni, and these offer fantastic opportunities to reconnect and network with fellow University of Sheffield alumni, and we hope to welcome many of you at these events.
- Where will these events take place?
Both our events in Shanghai and Beijing will be located in prestigious venues, in the heart of each city.
Full location information will be provided following your booking.
- What is the dress code for graduation?
Graduates - You should wear something you feel comfortable in. Most people choose smart clothing that reflects that this is a special occasion.
Guests - There is no dress code for guests attending graduation ceremonies, but as a guideline, smart clothing that reflects that this is a special occasion.
- How do I order, and collect my gown?
You can order your graduation gown, and select the size via the booking form. Gown sizes are detailed below, to allow you to order the correct size.
Size of robe Height (cm) XS 147 - 154 S 155 - 162 M 163 - 170 L 171 - 178 XL 179 - 186 Hats will also be provided for each graduate - no specific size requirements are needed for hats.
Gowns will be available to collect at the venue after you register.
- Will I receive my certificate at my ceremony?
You will not receive your certificate at the ceremony, you should have previously received this. If you have not received your certificate please contact the Graduation Team.
- Have any other questions?
Please get in touch with us at alumni@sheffield.ac.uk.