Galway and Mayo Conferring

Thursday 12th November – Mayo
Friday 13th November – Connemara
Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th November – Galway

Welcome to the Autumn Conferring 2026 for Galway and Mayo. You will find all the information you need right here.

The times and details are as follows:

ATU Mayo campus

Thursday, 12th November 2026

Location: St Marys Hall, ATU Mayo campus

ATU Connemara campus

Friday, 13th November 2026

Location: Ellis Hall, ATU Connemara campus

ATU Galway and Mountbellew campuses

Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th November 2026

Location: The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Lough Atalia Road, Galway, H91 CYN3

Invitations

All graduands will be sent an e-invite via their Student and personal email addresses 2-3 weeks before the event. The invitation will include a link to an RSVP Form to indicate if you are attending or NOT attending. Please RSVP to ensure you receive your Parchment either on the day or by post.

Please check your spam/junk folders in case your invitation has gone in here.

If you do not RSVP and turn up on the day, we can’t guarantee you or your guests a seat.

Each graduand will be able to bring 2 guests. Requests for additional guests in the Conferring Theatre will not be facilitated. If empty seats are available before the start of the ceremony, additional guests may be accommodated by ATU staff.

The Ceremony will also be streamed live in an ‘overflow room’ where any additional guests you may want to bring can watch the ceremony in this room.

Gowning Hire

Those graduating must present in the correct academic gowns, colours and hats for the Conferring.

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Gowns can be collected from 90 minutes before your ceremony in a location in the Galmont Hotel – please follow signs and directions of staff on the day.

If you cannot collect your gown personally it is acceptable for a family member or friend to collect it in your name, provided they have proof of prebooking. Gowns must be returned to the same area 90 minutes after the ceremony.

For the convenience of ATU students, the University has competitively tendered for the provision of academic gowns. Students may choose to use gowns from alternative suppliers. Please ensure that you obtain the correct gown and colours for your university qualification, following ATU’s Academic Dress code.

Photography

Atlantic Technological University have engaged Lafayette Photography for graduation photography. The University has competitively tendered for this provision.

For students who wish to avail of their service, it is recommended but not essential to pre-book your photography online through the “Graduation Photography” section. Lafayette Photography will have a studio set up on campus. This will be open from two hours prior to your ceremony, closing thirty minutes before your ceremony time. Studios will re-open again after your ceremony. You do not need your parchment for your photograph as a prop will be provided.

On the Day

Due to the number of people involved in the graduation ceremonies, it is important that you arrive early. You are requested to arrive at least one hour in advance of your ceremony, to be gowned, checked in and seated 30 minutes before the start of your session. Members of staff will assist you.

Once you are gowned, you should enter the hall following the directions of ATU Staff/ATU Ambassadors. You will be assigned a seat number on entry and will be seated alphabetically with your programme. It is very important to remain in the correct seat number to receive the correct parchment. Late arrivals may be conferred in absentia. We recommend that graduands do not take bags or coats with them to the ceremony.

During the Ceremony

Following the Dean of School’s welcoming address, you and your fellow graduands will be guided from your seats by staff to line up at the front near the presentation area.

When your name is called, you should approach the centre front to receive your scroll holder. After you have collected your scroll holder, you should collect your parchment and return to your seat. Staff will provide guidance.

If you do not attend the ceremony, your award will be conferred in absentia, your name will still be called out on the day.

Doctoral and Research Masters Candidates

Congratulations on the successful completion of your Doctoral or Masters by Research studies at ATU. You will receive an email outlining further details of a rehearsal time and further details of gowning etc.

Contact

Email: graduation.galwaymayo@atu.ie

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