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Yes - it’s a busy day, but one we hope you really enjoy! The main points to remember for your itinerary are:

• Arrive at Curve Theatre a minimum of an hour and a half before the ceremony starts – bearing in mind how long it might take you to park (if driving) and make your way to the Curve building
• Go straight to the second floor robe collection area (Rehearsal Room 4 and 5) and, if required, have photos taken on the second floor
• Make your way to the ground floor of Curve and head for Student Registration – this is where you collect your student ticket. Registration is just to the left of the Curve Box Office
• Be in your seat 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony

We understand that some students may be unable to meet the cost of robe hire and tickets for their guests. The Graduation Support Fund aims to help students who face financial difficulty in meeting the costs of attending their graduation.

You may be eligible to apply for this fund, which will require submitting an application form and supporting documentary evidence to our

The Graduation Support Fund will open 12 noon on 7 May and closes on 4 June at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be accepted

Certificates are issued at the ceremony. Students who are not attending the ceremony will have their certificate posted, after the ceremonies, to the permanent address registered on their student record at the university. If you believe this is incorrect, email us as soon as possible at academicawards@dmu.ac.uk with the title ‘Change of Address’. We will need your P number and course title too.

Yes. We publish the full names of all graduands, whether they attend the ceremony or not. This is listed in the Graduation Brochure. Degree classifications are not published.

Yes, they can be viewed on YouTube and the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ graduations homepage. There’s also a screening room in Rehearsal Room 2 on the Mezzanine Floor.

Celebrate your graduation, remember your experience and share your big moment with a MyGraduationClip personalised video. The video is customised to focus on you and your special moment of graduating. It’s easy to save and share with your friends and family using all major social media platforms.

Visit to download your clip.

Drinks and snacks can be bought from the Green Room Café at Curve, which is open from 8.30am.

Pre- and post-ceremony drinks can be bought from the Stage Door Bar inside Curve.

There are two main entrances into the building, found on Halford Street and Rutland Street – there is level access from both entrances.

There are toilets on all levels of the building. There is also a Changing Places Toilet with adult changing table and assistive hoist.

A buggy park is available for prams and pushchairs, left at your own risk. Please note that space is not available to store large bags or luggage.

A Prayer Room is available in the Mackintosh Dressing Room on the Mezzanine Floor.

Only food and drinks purchased at Curve Theatre can be consumed on the premises.

In the immediate area of Curve Theatre the following places might be of interest:

For more information about places to eat, drink and where to stay, see .

Leicester is a busy city and the centre can be quite congested so please allow time for this and plan your journey accordingly. The car parks nearest to Curve are:

• Rutland Centre Car Park Multi Storey (use satnav LE1 1TQ) Operated by NCP and located next to Curve, visitors can park in the NCP Rutland Centre car park for a reduced fee, covering parking from 9am to midnight on the day of your visit. There are 7 disabled bays. Present your parking ticket at Curve Box Office, Green Room Café or the Stage Door Bar during your visit and it will be validated. Please note there are likely to be queues to enter the NCP Rutland Centre during busy periods and spaces may be limited at peak times. The discounted rate doesn’t apply in the short stay NCP Rutland Centre Car Park just behind the multi storey.
• Newarke Street (LE1 5SN) Operated by Leicester City Council and around 20 minutes walking distance from Curve
• St Nicholas Circle (LE1 4LF) Operated by NCP, there are 5 disabled bays and around 20 minutes walking distance from Curve
• Welford Road (LE1 6RT) Operated by NCP there are 5 disabled bays and around 25 minutes walking distance form Curve
• Highcross John Lewis Car Park (LE1 4QJ) Operated by Highcross Leicester there are 70 disabled bays and around 30 minutes walking distance form Curve