Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary and Higher Degrees 2025

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Ceremony Day Schedule

Seq. Item Time Location Notes
❶ Graduate Registration 9:30 – 15:00 University Hall Lobby
(N2)		 – All graduates must complete registration first
– Please present your Student ID or identification document
– Collect seat card and admission ticket(s)
❷ Graduation Gown Rental
(if applicable)		 9:30 – 15:00 Administration Building Lobby
(N6)		 – Only applicable to graduates who have applied for the rental
– Must complete Graduate Registration first
– Pay first, then pick up your gown
– Deposit must be paid in MOP cash
– Please keep your receipt
❸ Graduate Rehearsal 15:00 UM Sports Complex
(N8)		 – Graduates must carry their seat cards and be seated in the venue
– The entrance will be closed
– Demonstration of degree conferment and on-stage award of certificates
❹ Attendance of Companions
(if applicable)		 15:30 UM Guest House / University Hall
(N1 / N2)		 – Companions must hold admission tickets to enter the designated venues
– Designation of venues will be printed on the admission tickets
❺ Ceremony 16:00 – 18:00 UM Sports Complex
(N8)		 – Ceremony will be streamed online
– Links will be available on the ceremony day
❻ Return of Graduation Gowns
(if applicable)		 Before 19:00 Administration Building Lobby
(N6)		 – Return the gown first, then collect your deposit
– Please present your receipt

Invitation Letter (PDF)

Detailed Ceremony Arrangement (PDF) – Please read

Conferment of Higher Degree Arrangement (PDF) – Available soon

Registration

  • Invitation emails have been sent to graduates’ personal email and UM email. Use the link in the email to register by Monday, 10 November 2025.
  • Graduates whose graduation was approved between 10 October 2024 and 8 October 2025 by the University Senate are invited to the ceremony. Each graduate will only be invited to attend one ceremony.
  • Graduates who do not sign up by the deadline will be considered not attending the ceremony.

Dress Code

  • Long-sleeve white shirt, pure black trousers/skirt, black bow tie, pure black shoes, graduation gown, and graduation cap.
  • No decorations are allowed on the graduation gown or cap.
  • Non-compliant graduates will not be allowed to receive the certificate on stage.
  • Please check the specifications of graduation gowns.

Graduation Gown Rental

1. Application

If you need to rent a graduation gown, please apply through the sign-up link provided in the invitation email.

2. Payment and Gown Pickup

    • Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
    • Time: 9:30-15:00
    • Payment location: Payment counter, Administrative Building Lobby (N6)
    • Gown pickup location: Graduation gown counter, Administrative Building Lobby (N6)

Fees

Category Rental Fee (MOP) Deposit (MOP)
PhD and other Doctoral Degrees 65 per day 1,500
Master’s Degrees 65 per day 500
Postgraduate Certificates/Diploma 65 per day 500
    • Deposits are only accepted in cash. To reduce waiting time, please prepare the exact amount in advance.
    • If the graduation gown is lost or damaged, restitution must be made to the University. The amount of restitution will be determined by the University in accordance with the cost for replacing such gown.

 3. Returning the Gown

Please return the gown within the specified time, and collect your deposit by presenting your receipt at the designated location. Late returns will incur additional rental fees.

On the ceremony day

    • Date: Sunday, November 30 2025
    • Time: Before 19:00
    • Gown return location: Graduation gown counter, Administrative Building Lobby (N6)
    • Deposit collection location: Payment counter, Administrative Building Lobby (N6)

The first working day after the ceremony

    • Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
    • Time: 09:00-12:00
    • Gown return location: Security and Facilities Services Section (N6-3012)
    • Deposit collection location: Treasury Section (N6-1012)

 Attendance of Companions

  • Admission tickets will be distributed to graduates upon the completion of registration on the ceremony day.
  • Companions can access the live stream viewing area by presenting their admission tickets.
  • Attendees must remain quiet and seated during live stream.
  • Children under 6 years old are not admitted.

Transportation

  • Drivers can use the Outdoor Visitor Car Park P1A near the UM Stadium (N9). Electronic payment only.
  • For the other Visitor Car Parks – P3, P5, and P6, the parking fees for light vehicle is MOP 6/hour while that for motorcycle is MOP 3/hour. Half parking fees could be waived by presenting the campus card (e.g. Student ID or Alumni Card) at the shroff office, except for contactless or electronic payment.
  • Detailed campus map

Locker Use

  • Due to venue constraints, lockers at the UM Sports Complex will not be available on the ceremony day.

Typhoon and Heavy Rain Arrangements

  • If Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 or below, or any Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force on the ceremony day, the ceremony will proceed as scheduled.
  • If Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above is still in force at 12:00 noon, the ceremony will be rescheduled.
  • If Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above is issued during the ceremony, the ceremony will continue.

Photo Taking Arrangement

  • The University will arrange photographers to take photos. Graduates will receive an email notification regarding the online photo album after the ceremony.
  • Students should respect the privacy of others, posting photos of others in any way without permission is prohibited.
  • The copyright of the photos belongs to the University of Macau. If any infringement is found, the infringer shall bear the legal responsibilities.

Short-term Accommodation in UM Guest House for Families of Graduates Visiting Macau

  • UM Guest House is located at N1, all guest rooms are equipped with full accommodation amenities. There are limited number of Standard Twin Rooms offered to families of graduates visiting Macau for short-term accommodation purposes at UM Guest House. Graduates can make reservations for family members by completing the e-application form. Student Resources Section will confirm the reservation by e-mail afterwards. Rooms are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.