Collection of Graduation Documents

National Flag Raising Ceremony

Graduates must put on the full set of graduation gown and arrive at the open area outside Educational Restaurant by 07:40 to attend the National Flag Raising Ceremony. Before the National Emblem plays, graduates HAVE TO take off the mortar boards / caps and there should be no hands clasping. Refer to the following photo for the proper posture.

UTM will arrange transportation for Hostel graduates from Taipa Northest Sports Centre to Mong Há Campus to attend the National Flag Raising Ceremony. The transportation is scheduled as follows:

Please click here to confirm your transportation need by June 2.

Commencement of Graduation Ceremony

1. Graduates and guests must be seated before 15:00.
2. At 15:30, Members of Head Table will walk in. The assembly have to stand up.
3. Take off the mortar boards / caps and remain standing when the National Anthem of People's Republic of China is playing.
4. After the National Anthem, Members of Head Table will take their seats. Then the Assembly will take their seats.
5. Speech by the Chief Executive of Macao SAR/ Representative of Chief Executive of Macao SAR* Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture*
6. Speech by the UTM Rector*
7. Conferring of Degrees or presentation of certificates:
   1. Graduates will stand up when their group are called and should remain standing until the UTM Rector confers the degree by saying, "By virtue of the authority vested in me, I hereby confer upon you (degree name) of Macao University of Tourism and those in absence.”
   2. Upon presentation of names, graduates will (note that all left/right-hand-side directions are given as if facing the stage):
      • use right-hand-side walkway, walk towards and stand on the floor mark,
      • bow to the stage members,
      • turn clockwise towards the Assembly, bow to the Assembly,
      • leave the stage by left-hand-side walkway and back to their seats.
8. Speech by the Representative of the Graduates*

* During speeches, please be silent and remain seated.

Closing of Graduation Ceremony

Once the Ceremony is closed, graduates could proceed to take photos at their own interest.