Conferring of Awards 2026 - Waterford Campuses

Conferring ceremonies are taking place for Level 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Major Awards Thursday, 29 and Friday, 30 October 2026. 

Levels 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 include the following: Higher Certificates, Degrees, Honours Degrees, Higher Diplomas, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees and Doctor of Philosophy. 

The ceremony schedule will be published online as soon as it has been confirmed by Management. 

You will receive your postal invitation to the address we have on our student system approximately three to four weeks before the ceremony start date.

Conferring ceremonies are taking place at SETU Arena, West Campus,
Carriganore, Co Waterford, X91 XD96.

The SETU Arena is fully accessible. If you are graduating, please let us know of any issues you may have accessing the stage to receive your parchment and we will do all we can to assist.   

You can do so by emailing [email protected]  before Friday, 16 October 2026. 

Each Graduand may bring a maximum of two guests to the ceremony.  We appreciate that it is a very special time for you, however two guests per Graduand is the maximum that can be facilitated due to the capacity of the venue. 

Please be advised that the link to book your gown may not yet be open, but will be live on the website closer to the time of the ceremonies.

*Graduands are free to search for academic gowns and SETU colours on their own behalf, however they must comply with the university’s academic dress code and colours for the award type.

Please be advised that the link to book your photography may not yet be open, but will be live on the website closer to the time of the ceremonies.

There is parking available at the SETU Arena, and parking attendants will guide you to a parking location. 

• Arrive 1 hour prior to the start time of your ceremony. 
• Make your way straight to the registration desk.
• Make sure your guests have their guest tickets.  Guests will need these to gain access to the Conferring Hall.   
• Get your photographs taken before your ceremony with Lafayette Photography. 
• Leave your guests at the Conferring Hall which is located on the ground floor just inside the main door.
• All Graduands are to make their way to the Registration/Check-in Desk at least 30 minutes before their ceremony commences to prepare for the ceremony procession. 
• You must remain in the correct assigned numerical order for the procession from the registration area to the Conferring Hall.  You will sit in this seat number in the hall which ensures that you will collect the correct parchment on stage.     
• Marshalls will guide you throughout the ceremony to collect your parchment on stage and return to your seat once you’ve collected your parchment. 
• Once the ceremony is over you will be guided out of the Conferring Hall to the main foyer where you can greet your guests, take photos and more.
• There will be light refreshments for you and your two guests to enjoy after the ceremony has taken place in the adjoining marquee. 
• You will need to return your gown to the gowning marquee at the back of the Arena then you are free to enjoy the rest of your day!

If you are unable to attend the ceremony on the day, you do not need to notify us of this.  Your parchment will be posted to the address we have on our student system for you by registered post after the ceremonies have taken place. 

If you wish to double check this information is correct, please do so before 1 October 2026 by emailing [email protected]

Yes, you can view the ceremony live on the SETU Website.  The link will be made available closer to the time of the ceremonies.