How many guests can I bring?

Due to capacity, each student graduating can bring up to 3 guests. If you'd like more, you must find someone who is attending to the same ceremony as you but not using their 3 guest passes. 

Will the tickets be personalized?

Yes, all tickets must have the name of the attending individual due to tower access registration purposes. A couple of days before the graduation, students will receive an email with their and their guests' QR entry codes. 

Will there be any extra tickets?

No, only 3 per student.

Once I have notified my guests, should I expect a confirmation?

Yes, after filling the form, the Graduation team will review your submission and once it is apporved you will receive a notification via email. Please note that this process can take a couple of days.

After submitting the form, will students be able to make changes on their own?

Students will be able to make changes on their own until November 2nd by submitting the form again. After that date, if you wish to make modifications, you should contact your program management. Last date to make changes will be November 28th. After that day we won't accept more modifications.

Where can I reserve the gown?

Closer to graduation day, a link will be made available on the
Graduations website where you can rent the gowns.

 

Is it mandatory to wear the gown?

Yes. We want to give the on campus celebration the solemnity
and importance it deserves, so all students attending the on campus
event will wear a cap and gown.

Where and when can I pick up the gown?

On the day of your graduation event there will be a booth where
you can pick up your cap and gown. It is located on campus in
the private area for graduates.

Can I keep the gown?

No. The gown is rented, but you can keep the cap.

I reserved my gown, but I will not be able to attend, how do I get a refund?

If you reserved the gown and are unable to attend, please send
an email to your respective Program Management and a refund
will be processed.

Can I keep the cap as a souvenir?

Yes, at the end of the graduation you can take the graduation cap
as a souvenir of the event.

Where can I register my guests?

You can register your guests through the same link that we provided for your registration. We sent it to your email and that you will find on this website. Remember deadline is Nov 2nd at 23:55h.

How can I get more guest tickets?

You can obtain them by requesting them from your peers who are
attending the same event as you (date and time) who will not be using
theirs. In order for this to work, you must ask them to list your guest as
theirs on the registration form.

I want to register a new guest or exchange a guest for another one.

You can make modifications by submiting again the same registration form before November 2nd. After that date, if you want to modify any information you can to contact your respective Program Management. The deadline to do modifications is November 28th.

From what age does a guest need to be registered?

All guests old enough to occupy a seat must be registered.

My guests have reduced mobility, can they have a special seat?

Yes, we have spaces for attendees with reduced mobility. Please contact
your respective Program Management to request these spaces.

My guests are bringing a baby stroller, is there a specific place for them?

You will be able to leave your stroller in the cloakroom. The deposit system
will be the same as a normal coat. When you leave the stroller, you will be
given a ticket in exchange. You can go back to the stroller as many times as
you need to, you just need to show the ticket each time you do so. Once
you leave, you can hand over the ticket and the stroller will be given back
to you.

What are the guest access requirements?

All attendees must be registered for graduation. Closer to the date of the event, we will send an invitation/QR code per guest to the students email.

When is the deadline for registering my guests?

You will be able to register your guests here until November, 14th at 23:55h
CEST. 

Where can I get a letter of invitation for my guests?

If you need an invitation letter for your guests to get the VISA, please
contact student services at Student.Services@ie.edu with the following
information:
- The family member/members information (name, nationality, passport
number)
- Their relation to you
- Consulate where they will apply for their visas
- Copies of the passports (student and family members)
*IE can only write visa letters for immediate family members, and they
must be requested preferably 1 month in advance.

Do Dual Degree students get called up to the stage?

Yes. All graduates are called up and will walk to the stage.

Are Dual Masters students required to wear gowns?

Yes. We want to give the on-campus celebration the solemnity
and importance it deserves, so all students attending the oncampus
event will wear their cap and gown.

Will Dual Degree students receive a diploma?

Dual Degree students who have not yet completed their program will receive provisional documentation at the ceremony."

Where can I see my ceremony schedules?

All graduation schedules will be available on the Graduations december
2023 website.

Will the event be broadcast live?

Yes, all the events will be transmitted via streaming. You will find
the link on the graduation website.

Will there be interpreters translating into other languages?

No. All events are conducted in English and there is no interpretation service.

Will our names be called during the ceremony?

Yes. The names of the graduates are called out when they go up
for their diplomas.

Will there be a catering event?

Yes, after the graduation ceremony there is a catering event for
an hour and a half where you can be with classmates, family
and teachers. Please note that there will be vegetarian options
available.

Will there be vegetarian/vegan options during the catering event?

Yes, the catering event will have a vegetarian/vegan option.

What time should graduates and/or guests arrive at the event?

Graduates should arrive an hour and a half before the event.
Guests may arrive an hour before the event.

How long does the event last?

The graduation ceremony lasts  from 1h30 to 2 hours, depending on the number of students graduating and it is followed by a catering service which will be 1h30 extra.

Is it mandatory to attend the cocktail event?

No. Participation in the cocktail event is optional.

Can I attend more than one ceremony for my program?

No. You may only attend the event you are graduating in. If you wish to attend another event, you must attend as a guest of another student who is graduating at that event.

If I bring suitcases, will there be a place to store them during the event?

There will be a cloakroom where suitcases can be stored, only if they are hand luggage.

When will we have access to the graduation photos?

You will have access to the graduation photos in the days following the event. You can find the link on the graduation website.

Where can I download the graduation photos?

A link to download the photos will be provided. In turn, the link will be included on the graduation website.

Where can I see the graduation video?

The graduation video will be posted on the graduation website in the days following the ceremony. You can find the link on the graduation website.

Where can we park? Will we have access to the IE Tower parking lot?

The IE Tower parking lot won't be available for guests. You can park in the Caleido parking lot next to the IE Tower at your own expense.

Should I RSVP as a graduate for the event?

Yes, you have to RSVP. Deadline for registration is November 4th.