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Graduation Information

We are excited to announce that the countdown to SPU’s 10th Graduation Ceremony has begun, a momentous occasion celebrating your academic excellence and achievements. The ceremonies will take place on Friday, 25 April 2025, at 14:00 for the Faculty of Education and on Saturday, 26 April 2025, at 09:00 for the Faculties of Economic & Management Sciences, Humanities, and Natural & Applied Sciences.
 
We can’t wait to celebrate your graduation - a milestone set to change your life and pave the way to a brighter future!
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The Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Education is set to take place on Friday, 25 April 2025 at 14:00. All graduands and guests to be seated by 13h30 for commencement of the ceremony at 14h00. Graduands and guests who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the venue.

The following qualifications will be conferred in the Faculty of Education:

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching

Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching

Advanced Diploma in School Leadership & Management

Bachelor of Education Honours in Curriculum Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education

Master of Education

The Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Humanities is set to take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 09:00. All graduands and guests to be seated by 09:00 for commencement of the ceremony at 09:30. Graduands and guests who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the venue.

The following qualifications will be conferred in the Faculty of Humanities:

Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting

Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Anthropology)

Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Archaeology)

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (English)

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Setswana)

Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Heritage Studies)

Bachelor of Social Science Honours (History)

Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Sociology)

Master of Arts

The Graduation Ceremony for the Faculties of Economic and Management Sciences and Natural and Applied Sciences is set to take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 14:00. All graduands and guests to be seated by 13:30 for commencement of the ceremony at 14:00. Graduands and guests who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the venue.

The following qualifications will be conferred in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Advanced Diploma in Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship

The following qualifications will be conferred in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences:

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development

Advanced Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Bachelor of Science Honours in Biologicals Sciences (Geology)

Bachelor Of Science Honours In Biological Sciences (Zoology)

Bachelor Of Science Honours In Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science Honours In Data Science

Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Sciences (Applied Mathematics)

Bachelor Of Science Honours In Mathematical Sciences (Statistic)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Physical Sciences (Chemistry)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Physical Sciences (Physics)

Masters in e-Science

Tickets

Graduands will receive 4 tickets (1 ticket for the graduand and 3 guest tickets). Tickets can be collected from 7 April 2025 to 24 April 2025 from 09:00 - 16:00.

Please note,  if you will not be attending your graduation ceremony your tickets may not be sold or transferred to another graduand or guest. Instances where graduands have acquired additional tickets or been given tickets by another graduand may find access to the ceremony for these additional tickets denied.

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Graduation Attire

The University's approved service provider for the Academic Attire is Dippenaar & Reinecke Academic Wear. Click here for more information on how to place an order.

Graduation Photography

The University's approved service provider for graduation is Gordon Harris Photographic, and will be the only official photographer allowed to take photos while graduands walk the stage. Graduands are requested to contact them directly to place an order. Click below to download the booking forms:

Academic Attire

As you prepare for your graduation, please take a moment to watch this video, which outlines the attire codes for the different faculties. Graduands are advised to pay close attention to these guidelines to ensure that they adhere to the dress code for the ceremony.

Graduating with Outstanding Fees

Graduates with fees outstanding will be allowed to walk the stage but will not be issued with a qualification certificate until the required fees have been settled.

All graduands will receive their academic transcript on the day of graduation.

How will I obtain my certificate?

Certificates will be available for collection on the day of your graduation ceremony for those that are permitted and able to attend the in-person ceremony.

If a graduate cannot attend the ceremony or collect their certificate on the day of their graduation ceremony, they must arrange for collection by contacting [email protected]

Please note, certificates are only issued to graduates who have settled all their University fees. Once all fees have been settled you may contact [email protected] to obtain your certificate.

Obtain Replacement Degree

If your certificate has been lost or destroyed, please click here to download the form to request a replacement.

Aditional Information

Click on the below links to watch the graduation ceremonies live stream on the Official SPU YouTube Channel:

Session 1: Friday, 25 April 2025 at 14:00

Session 1: Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 09:00

Session 2: Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 14:00