3.15pm Ceremony
Schedule of the day
For the 3.15pm Ceremony, the schedule for the day is as follows.
Please note that Gowning will take place within the Cathedral Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral. This is a change to previous years.
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12.30pm |
Gowning opens (Cathedral Crypt) |
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2.30pm |
Gowning closes |
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2.50pm |
Guests to be fully seated (Cathedral Nave) |
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Graduation Party Procession to Cathedral Nave |
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Graduands seating (Cathedral Nave) |
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3.15pm |
Ceremony starts (Blackburn Cathedral) |
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4.30pm |
Celebration event (The Curve, Blackburn College) Professional Graduation Portrait photography (The Curve) |
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6.00pm |
Gown return deadline (The Curve) |
Ceremony livestream
The livestream link will be posted here in advance of the event. It will also be emailed to you.
Celebration event (4.30pm)
The celebration event takes place in The Curve following your ceremony. Graduates and their guests are invited back for complimentary refreshments.
There will be alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. We will be providing a selection of mini cakes and desserts. Entertainment will be provided.
Professional Graduation Portrait photography (4.30pm)
Professional Graduation Portrait photography of you in your gap and gown will be available after your Graduation Ceremony.
You can also download instant images from your ceremony using the Ceremony Passport app.
Gown return
While you will receive your gown at the Cathedral, they should be returned to Gowning staff in The Curve, Blackburn College.
Courses attending 3.15pm Ceremony:
- PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Further Education & Skills Sector)
- Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
- Level 4 Apprentice Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Standard
- CELTA
- Level 4 Apprentice Senior Housing Property Management Standard
- CIMA - Diploma in Management Accounting - Operational Level
- CIPD Level 7 - Yr 2 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
- Level 5 Apprentice People Professional - inclusive of CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
- CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
- Level 5 Apprentice CIPD HR Consultant/Partner Standard
- Level 5 Apprentice Leader in Adult Care Standard
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
- Level 5 Apprentice Dip Leader in Adult Care Standard
- Level 5 Apprentice Dip Leader in Operations Management Standard
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Mechanical Engineering for England
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Electrical Engineering for England
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Mechanical Engineering for England
- HNC Construction Management for England (HTQ)
- IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components
- Level 4 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp
