Information for Guests

Admission for Guests

Each attending graduate can invite 2 guests to attend the ceremony and may ballot for an additional invite if required.

Graduates and guests are advised to arrive at the Nanyang Auditorium one hour before the start of the Ceremony. As the registration counters for guests are at a separate area, guests are reminded to bring the QR codes sent to the graduates and show them at the registration counters.

Once registered, a wristband will be issued to you. Please wear the wristband and follow the directions of the usher to the nearest available seats. Ushers will direct you to level 2 once the stall seats are filled up.

Additional guests without a ticket are welcome to view the ceremony from the Viewing Gallery at the foyer, where it will be live-streamed. Seating in the Viewing Gallery is on a first-come, first-served basis. We seek your kind understanding that access to the theatre and reception can be extended only to guests holding a valid ticket.

Infants and Children below 6 years old

Due to the formal nature and length of the ceremony, infants in arms and children below 6 years old will not be admitted into the theatre. They will be seated with their accompanying adult in the viewing gallery on a first-come, first-served basis.

Strollers must be placed in the item deposit area. They will not be allowed into the Auditorium.

Dress Code and Behaviour

Guests should be properly attired in business wear, smart casual wear, or traditional dress. Please avoid inappropriate attire, such as singlets, shorts, slippers, and clothing with inappropriate words or images.

Guests should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that demonstrates respect towards the graduates, other guests, and the speakers on stage. There will be zero tolerance for inappropriate or disruptive behaviour. This includes and is not limited to taking ‘selfies’ or ‘wefies’ on stage, stunts or disruptions. Anyone who disrupts or interferes with the ceremony will be subject to removal from the Auditorium.

Mobile devices are to be switched off or set to silent mode during the ceremony.

Accessibility Needs and First Aid

Please inform us as soon as you can if you need to reserve a wheelchair bay for a guest. Each wheelchair bay has a seat for one carer. Do note that NTU does not have any wheelchairs for hire.

Graduates and guests requiring first aid will be directed to the Raffles Medical Centre @ University Health Service Building for treatment.

Seating Arrangement

Guests must be seated in the theatre at least 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony.

Seating for guests will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Kindly ensure that all members of your group are present before entering the auditorium, as seat reservations are not allowed.

As the convocation is a solemn occasion, guests are requested to remain in their seats throughout the ceremony and to refrain from leaving the auditorium during the ceremony.

Schedule of Ceremonies

View the Schedule of Ceremonies and Convocation Programme

Photo Taking

During the convocation ceremony, guests must not leave their seats to take photographs, so as to avoid obstruction to the graduates as they move up the stage and back to their seats. Orders for on-stage close-up shots may be placed with the official photographer.

At the end of the ceremony, graduates and guests would be requested to leave the auditorium in stages. Please follow the instructions from the ushers.

Safe Workplace for All

Please be nice to our staff. We are here to help.

Any forms of violence, abuse, or threats will not be tolerated, and the University reserves the right to take further action or report to the relevant authorities if necessary.

Traffic Control and Parking

Designated Drop-off Point

Please utilise the designated drop-off area located in front of Tan Chin Tuan Lecture Theatre, for drop-offs and pick-ups. Kindly note that the drop-off area should only be utilised for its intended purpose and not for parking or waiting.

Parking

Motorists are encouraged to download the GoParkin mobile app for a convenient and hassle-free parking experience in NTU.

• Find available parking lots on the go

• Find electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and check charging status

• Pay parking and/or EV charging fees using credit and debit cards

Simply download the GoParkin app and get started!

Download on App Store and Google Play

Please refer to this page for more details on the car park zones on NTU campus and the relevant charges.

Kindly take note of the following:

Please park only in designated WHITE lots.
Parking spaces are on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability. To check for available parking spots, please utilise the GoParkin app.
NETS/Cash card payment is available at the exit terminals of the car parks.
During Ceremony 1, car park A will be largely reserved for the University's official guests and staffs who are officiating the event. Please follow the direction of the Campus Wardens during the convocation.

Transportation - Shuttle Services

Attendees of Convocation 2026 may get to NTU campus easily by public transport (bus service 179 or 199) or via the NTU campus shuttle bus service.

Weekdays – Campus Rider (Green Loop)

Boarding point	Pioneer MRT Station Exit B
Nearest stop to Nanyang Auditorium	Tan Chin Tuan Lecture Theatre (TCT-LT)
Operating hours	Monday – Friday 7.30am – 11.00pm

Weekends – Campus Weekend Rider (Brown Loop)

Boarding point	Pioneer MRT Station Exit B
Nearest stop to Nanyang Auditorium	Tan Chin Tuan Lecture Theatre (TCT-LT)
Operating hours	Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7.30am – 11.00pm

Download the NTU Omnibus app for real time information about the NTU campus shuttle services.

Accommodation for Guests

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Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC)

Skip the commute and stay in the heart of the action. The Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC) offers premium accommodation for our graduates and their loved ones attending convocation.

With 150 guestrooms designed for comfort and functionality, each room is fully equipped with integrated technology and modern amenities to ensure you are refreshed and ready for the big stage.

Enjoy 24-hour guest relations, high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to the newly refurbished swimming complex.

For more information, please visit the Nanyang Executive Centre website or reach us at 6890 9339 or [email protected]