2009 Conferring Timetable
2009 Timetable
Invitations for the conferring ceremony are sent out to students about four weeks prior to conferring. A letter is also included confirming the final details of the day. Details will also be available on the website.
Date: Saturday 28th November 2009
Location: RDS Concert Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Phone 01-660 4014. Click here for more location details
From 10am there will be gowning and photography.
At 11.40am students and academic staff will line up in an adjacent room to the Concert Hall and at 12 noon the Procession will begin. They will then proceed in alphabetical order into the Concert Hall where they will be seated in alphabetical order to receive their parchments. Staff will show students the seating layout beforehand.
Between 12 noon and 1.30pm the conferring ceremony will take place.
Between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, there will be refreshments and group photos will be taken. If you wish to have a particular group photograph taken, please alert the administration team in advance of the event.
To ensure smooth organisation of this event it is important to confirm your attendance and the number of guests you will be bringing. Each student will be sent two guest invitations. If a student requires any additional invitations then a payment of €20 per invitation is necessary in advance.
Click here to view useful information about the day, including gowning, photography, the ceremony and guests.
Click here to view photos of the 2007 Conferrings
The Open Training College is a HETAC and FETAC Registered Provider.