Code of Conduct
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Venue: UMT Campus, C-II, Johar Town, Lahore
Convocation Rehearsal
- Convocation rehearsal will be carried out on Wednesday December 02, 2015 at 10:00 am in UMT. Please note the following instructions in order to register yourself for the convocation ceremony
- The participation in Convocation rehearsal is mandatory for all graduating participants and attendance will be marked accordingly.
- The graduating participants who remain absent on the day of rehearsal will not be allowed to take part in the formal Convocation ceremony, regardless they have paid the Convocation registration fee.
- The participants having formal dressing with their respective gowns will be allowed to take part in the Convocation rehearsal session and on the day of Convocation respectively.
- Please note that Convocation registration is mandatory for all graduating participants before November 18, 2015.
Invitation Card for Guests
- On payment of Convocation registration and after the issuance of Convocation I.D card, a graduating participant shall be eligible for the issuance of invitation card.
- An invitation card will be issued by the Office of the Registrar. On one invitation card two guests / parents are allowed. For additional guest the registration fee of Rs. 1000/- will be charged.
Discipline & Behavioral Instructions
Dress Code
Male and female students should both be in full formal dresses with gown as assigned to their respective programs.
Discipline & Behavior
- Cooperate with Convocation Disciplinary Committee (CDC), and members of Faculty and Staff, and follow their directions during rehearsal as well as in convocation ceremony to make it a memorable day for you.
- Maintain discipline at all times during rehearsal as well as convocation ceremony.
- Cell Phones to be switched off during Convocation ceremony.
- Avoid disrupting the ceremony for taking snaps.
- Avoid littering, gossiping, and roaming around aimlessly.
- Walk in line, follow the rhythm, and remain seated once inside the ceremony hall.
- All graduating participants are expected to enter and exit the ceremony hall along with their schools/Institutes as directed by CDC, or Faculty/Staff.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited.
- Cameras and other electronic gadgets are also not allowed in the university premises.
Note: Do not leave the ceremony once you have stepped down of the stage. Only leave the ceremony on your turn, along with your school in accordance with the ceremony decorum.
Convocation Reception Desks
Establishment of Reception Desks
On Convocation day, the following three Reception Desks will be established at the site of Convocation:
Reception Desk for Graduating Participants:
The Graduating Participants and all other Officials dressed up in their prescribed robes will assemble according to the given plan at the Reception Desks. They will be specially received and greeted by the University staff posted at the Reception Desk.
Reception Desk for Guests
All Guests invitees will be received at the Guest Reception Desk with respect and honor. They will be guided to occupy their allotted seats by the given time which will be at least 20 minutes before the start of the Convocation.
Reception Desk for Patron and the Board of Governors
The Chief Guest and Chairman Board of Governors will be received by the Rector, Registrar, Deans and Directors of UMT at the appointed time and taken to the Reception Desk for Patron and the Board of Governors to put on their academic robe.
Note: Please keep yourself updated on the notifications related to Convocation via UMT website.