Graduation Ceremony 2024

Congratulations, Class of 2024, on your academic achievements. We look forward to celebrating with you!

#UDSTGrad24

The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and live-streamed on YouTube.

Watch the live stream below

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Our Graduation ceremonies are the biggest highlight of the year and provide an excellent opportunity for you to celebrate your academic achievement with your family and friends. In preparation for the Graduation Ceremony, please read the following very carefully:

Step 1: Registration

Find out how to register for the Graduation Ceremony

Step 2: Graduation Gowns

Find out what you need to know about:
• Graduation Gown Pick-up
• Graduation Gown Deposit
• Graduation Gown Sizes

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Step 3: Invitations

Find out details about the Ceremony invitation cards and when to collect them.

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Step 4: Graduation Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 4:30 pm
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

Rehearsal attendance is mandatory in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.

You do not need your cap and gown for rehearsals.

Please bring your student ID with you.

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Step 5: Graduation Day

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

Find out more details about the Ceremony day such as:
• Venue location
• When to arrive
• Dress Code

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Step 6: Gown and Cap Return Dates

You will sign out the cap and gown when you pick them up the week before the Graduation Ceremony. These must be returned during the period of:

June 9, 2024, to June 13, 2024

Return Location: Theater 03
Time: Between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm

Gown payment refunds will be made through bank transfer, not cash.

To receive your refund, you must bring the receipt copy for the gown payment received during gown collection.

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Step 7: Graduation Documents

The graduation documents for 2024 graduates are expected to be available as follows:

Fall 2023 Graduates: January 17, 2024
Winter 2024 Graduates: June 9, 2024
Spring 2024 Graduates: August 11, 2024

Graduates will be informed via email once the documents are ready for collection from the Admissions and Registration Directorate.

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Step 8: Register for the Alumni Association

As a UDST Graduate, you can take advantage of a whole range of benefits and offers that are exclusive to you (including regular job postings!) Please register via the alumni portal to benefit from these offers and services.

You will be able to register by May 14, 2024.

Make sure to also follow the alumni Instagram page to stay connected @UDST_Alumni

Link to alumni portal