Courses
Sligo and St Angelas Conferring
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October 2026
ATU Sligo campus
Welcome to the Autumn Conferring 2026 for Sligo and St Angelas. You will find all the information you need for the day right here.
The times and details are as follows:
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October 2026
ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Sligo, F91 YW50
Location: Knocknarea Arena
| Thursday 29th October 2026 |
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| Session I – 10am Faculty of Engineering and Computing Department of Architecture Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department of Computing |
| Session II – 1pm Faculty of Engineering and Computing Department of Mechatronic Engineering Faculty of Design, Education and Social Science Department of Yeats Academy of Design and Arts Department of Social Science |
| Session III – 4.30pm Faculty of Design, Education and Social Science* Department of Education Department of Home Economics *This session will include students graduating with University of Galway Awards in Education and Nursing |
| Friday 30th October 2026 |
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| Session IV – 10am Faculty of Science and Health Department of Environmental Science Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences |
| Session V – 1pm Faculty of Science and Health Department of Life Sciences Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Department of Nursing, Health Science and Disability Studies |
| Session VI – 4.30pm Faculty of Business Department of Business Department of Marketing, Tourism and Sport |
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.
Gowns can be collected from an hour and and half before your ceremony in a location in the ATU Sligo campus – 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 on campus at least one hour in advance, 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 Knocknarea Arena 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 welcome 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.
Medical personnel are on duty throughout the ceremony. Finally, before entering the auditorium, please silence your mobile phone.
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.
Live Stream
Each ceremony will be live streamed, the links will be available on our main Conferring page
Sign Language
A sign language interpreter will be present on the day for the ceremony.
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be provided after the Ceremony.
Parking
Parking is available in the main campus car park.
Contact
Email: graduation.sligo@atu.ie
Conferring Details
In light of National Industrial Action by various Public Sector Unions, the conferring website will be updated with any relevant information as it arises. Graduates should check the website regularly for updates in relation to the conferring schedule. Please note that any communication issued about the graduation will be sent to the student’s email address
