Children At Awards Ceremonies
Although children are welcome on site for graduation celebrations, it is the university’s policy not to admit children under the age of five into the ceremony venue itself.
Degree ceremonies are quite long (about an hour and a quarter, further extended by the time sitting in the venue before the ceremony starts) and are not designed to appeal to young children. We find that even well-behaved children find it difficult to cope with this and to remain quiet throughout the ceremony.
Please note that we are not able to provide any childcare facilities on the day and that a parent, guardian or family member must remain with children at all times.