Your Diploma Ceremony
Celebrate your special day of becoming a Fellow or Member of the College.
Welcome to the College
Diploma ceremonies are a time to be remembered. Led by the College President and attended by your new colleagues, family and friends, it’s the perfect time to recognise your accomplishments and admission to the College.
If you’ve successfully passed an exam, such as the MRCP (UK), with us, you’re eligible to become a Member of the College.
What happens at a Diploma Ceremony
All ceremonies take place in College Hall, between 5 and 9pm.
When you arrive, you should register with our team. They’ll direct you to where you can collect your robe. Professional photos will also be available at this time or after the ceremony.
The ceremony will start at 7pm. Shortly before this, you’ll be directed to your seat.
Following an academic procession featuring the President and other Officer Bearers, you’ll be called upon to receive your certificate of attendance. Once the ceremony has finished, you and your guests will be invited to join the President for a drinks reception.
Upcoming Diploma Ceremonies
Our Diploma Ceremonies for 2024 are currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, you can contact the team by emailing: ceremony@rcpsg.ac.uk
Our 2025 dates will be announced soon.
FAQs
How many guests can I bring to the ceremony?
Unfortunately, due to limited capacity, we can only allow you to bring two guests. However, we stream all our ceremonies on our YouTube channel where people can celebrate your day with you remotely. Recordings will also be available to buy shortly after each ceremony.
Where are the ceremonies held?
All our Diploma Ceremonies are held in our very own College Hall. If you’ve never been to the College building before, you can find directions here. The address is: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 232–242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ.
How do I hire a gown or book photography for Ceremonies?
Our gown hire and official photography are handled by a third party. We’ll email you details on how to book gowns, which gowns to book and how to order photography once you have completed registration.
Do I have to be a current Fellow or Member of the College to attend?
Your College Fellowship or Membership must be full and current at both the times of registration and the time of the ceremony to be included. There are some exceptions to this, including MRCP(UK) candidates, or various awards winners, who don’t have to hold College Membership to attend. You can email the team to find out if you're eligible.