Graduation Information

You will pay a graduation fee of 230,000/=, which covers the conferment of your degree, your graduation gown and lunch for you and two guests.

To graduate, you must have passed all required examinations and cleared any outstanding fees or dues owed to MS TCDC. 

You must also submit a copy of your final dissertation at least five working days before the ceremony. If your dissertation is not submitted by this deadline, you will not be able to graduate at the upcoming ceremony and will need to wait for a future one.

Gowns will be collected at the MS TCDC campus. Bring your ID or payment receipt to collect your gown. Gowns must be returned 7 days after the graduation. A fee will apply for late or damaged returns

A compulsory rehearsal will take place 2 days before the graduation.

Accommodation is available at the MS TCDC campus for the graduands and their guests, or at nearby hotels. Please ensure an early booking from the Front Office. 

If you need an invitation letter for a visa, contact the Academic Dean's Office at least 6 weeks before the graduation.

You may choose either to graduate in absentia or to contact the Academics Office to inquire about the possibility of an online graduation. Your degree will still be conferred and your certificate can be collected or sent afterwards

Students are invited to book their after-ceremony parties on campus. Communicate with the Academics Office prior to the graduation Ceremony for arrangements. 

Graduands are entitled to two guest tickets, but you can bring additional guests. You will be needed to get lunch tickets for the additional guests. 

Babies and children under the age of 5 do not need their own lunch tickets.

There is no formal dress code, however, most guests dress for a formal occasion.

Graduates should wear smart or formal attire under their gown, with comfortable, closed shoes suitable for walking on stage. Gowns will be available for collection a week before the graduation. 

The programme includes the academic procession, opening remarks, speeches from the Guest of Honor, Principal and Student Representatives, the conferment of degrees, and closing remarks. A full programme will be shared on prior the graduation date.

Yes, lunch will be served to graduates and their guests. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase before graduation day. Mahali Café will also be open throughout the day, serving coffee, other beverages, and snacks.

Normally, the graduation starts from 9 am to 2pm EAT.

Certificates and transcripts will be available for collection on the same day after the ceremony. The Academic Dean will notify graduates in advance of any changes.

You can collect your certificate in person from the Academics Office with a valid ID, or authorise someone to collect it on your behalf with a signed letter and copies of both IDs. Certificates can also be couriered at the graduate's cost.

Return the certificate to the Academic's Office with details of the error. A corrected certificate will be issued at no cost if the error was ours.

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