Congregation Ceremony

The 11^th Congregation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, 14th July 2024 at Ballroom, Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre,
260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman,
Taman Abad,
80250 Johor Bahru

You can download the 2024 Congregation Schedule. 

Please click the following links for more information on your Gown and Photography: 

• Robing Gown and Photography Package
• Hire a Robing Gown for the Ceremony

Robe and ticket collection will take place on Saturday, 13th July 2024 between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm at Seminar Rooms 2.2 & 2.3, The Sir George Smart Building, NUMed Campus.

Any queries or further information about the package and photography, kindly direct them to D’Moment at dm@dmoment.com.my or, WhatsApp to https://wa.me/60132930880

• The congregation ceremony will take place at the Ballroom in Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru and will follow the format of our traditional ceremonies. 
• Graduates are to be admitted to the venue at least 1 hour before the ceremony begins.
• The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes, with the exception of honorary ceremonies which can last up to 75 minutes.
• The academic procession will enter, and the Presiding Officer will deliver a short welcome speech. A marshal will then indicate when you should stand, and you will be guided down the edge of the hall to the side of the stage.
• From there the Hooding Marshal will place the hood over your head to rest on your shoulders and the Reader will announce your name.
• You will then walk across the stage to the Presiding Officer and shake hands (if you do not wish to, please hold a copy of the graduation brochure in both hands to signal this). Please collect your parchment before you return to your seat.
• At the end of the ceremony, graduates are reminded to remain seated for a group photo after the academic procession exits; while guests are allowed to wait at the ballroom for the graduates. 
• Please return your robe to the robe provider at the Auditorium no later than 4.30 pm.

Formal / Traditional

We are appointing a Student Orator from the Class of 2024 to deliver a short speech on behalf of the graduating cohort. If you are interested in applying for this role, you can click the following link https://forms.office.com/e/7QzuRbCjDy

Here's some guidance on your speech:

• Your speech should last about five minutes and be between 500 and 700 words in length.
• It needs to be positive and uplifting. Reflect on your time at NUMed Malaysia and talk about the graduation day and hopes for the future.
• Don't be too specific to your course or subject area. You may be speaking on behalf of graduates from different academic schools, as well as your own.
• You can mention how university life has benefitted you as a person, and students generally.
• It is fine to acknowledge the support given by family and friends, but don't include personal thanks and don't mention anyone by name.
• You can include anecdotes of your time at university but be sure the story is meaningful to the whole cohort and suitable for the audience, which will include senior members of the university as well as parents.
• Remember, you'll give your speech at the end of the ceremony, so you can refer to graduation in the past tense.
• When preparing your speech and practicing your delivery, have a look at our videos of past ceremonies.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 29th May 2024.

Auditions will be held at NUMed or via Zoom from 10th – 12th June 2024.

Can I bring more than 2 guests?

The guest allowance is maximum of 2 per graduate to the ceremony.

The University will be offering a YouTube live streaming to accommodate for family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person.

Are children permitted to attend the ceremony?

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to enter the ceremony hall and are recommended to sit in the live auditorium theatre.

Is there any food provided after the ceremony? 

There will be NO refreshments served after the ceremony.

Is there car parking available?

Yes, with a fee of RM5.00/per entry.

Are there any restrictions on where I can take my own photos or videos during the ceremony?

Please ensure that you do not obstruct the view of others or interfere with the professional photographers and the flow of the ceremony.

Can I share the photos I take on social media?

Absolutely! We encourage you to share your photos on social media. Don’t forget to use the official hashtags #NCLgrad and #NUMedgrad in Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok or Facebook.

Are photographers present at the graduation ceremony? 

Yes, professional photographers and videographers are present to capture the event.

What does my participation in the event mean regarding photography and videography?

By attending and participating in the event, you consent to Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia using photographs or video/audio recordings of you for educational and promotional purposes, including sharing with external news media.