Spring Graduation 2023
NCI's Spring graduation ceremony will take place on the 6th April 2023.
National College of Ireland's graduation ceremony will take place in The Convention Centre Dublin on Thursday 6th April 2023.
There will be two sessions throughout the day. The schedule of the sessions will be available soon.
NCI Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the hard work you have done to complete your course and gain your qualification. All graduands will receive communication regarding the graduation ceremony, gowning, photography, and receiving their parchment within the third week of February 2023.
Graduation Tickets
Graduation ticket sales are now live and you can purchase tickets through our official Eventbrite site here.
If you have purchased a ticket, this will admit you and two guests to your graduation ceremony and will also cover the cost of your academic gown on the day.
Graduation and Covid-19 Guidelines
Considering the recent changes to Covid-19 restrictions, all graduates and guests are not required to provide a Covid vaccination certificate or proof of immunity and photo ID upon arrival to The Convention Centre Dublin for the National College of Ireland Graduation. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory for all graduates and guests throughout the duration of the Graduation Ceremony. This is subject to change, in line with Government guidelines.
Please note that if you or your guests are displaying any Covid-19 symptoms or are feeling unwell leading up to the Graduation, we would ask that you do not attend the ceremony.
Watch Graduation Ceremonies
All graduation ceremonies will be live streamed online so that those who are unable to attend the CCD can watch the celebrations.
Watch the graduation ceremonies when they are live here.
Social Media
Share your graduation day, give someone a special mention, or share what you are thankful for on social media.
Friends and family members of graduands can send their congratulations and well wishes by tagging @NCIRL and including #NCIGrad2023 in your posts on social media.
Photography
Lafayette Photography is the official photographer authorised to take photographs on the day of graduation. It is strongly advised to pre-book your photography online as early as possible. Online booking will close at midday the day before your graduation. We advise all graduates to pre-book your photography which you can do here.
Please note that all photography booked with Lafayette must be booked prior to the commencement of your ceremony. Graduates will not be able to access the photography area after your ceremony has finished.
Lafayette Photography will send your order receipt via email and you can present the QR code to Lafayette Photography staff on the day of your graduation.
Lafayette Photography is the official certificate framing provider for National College of Ireland. The certificate frames may be booked online by visiting their frame shop.
Gowning
Phelan Conan is the official provider for all NCI graduation gowns.
You can collect your cap and gown the day before on Wednesday 5th April in Room 1.02 or 1.03 on NCI Campus between 4pm-8pm.
You will also be able to collect your cap and gown on the day of your Graduation Ceremony in the Convention Centre, but we do encourage to collect your gown in advance of the day of your Graduation Ceremony. All gowns must be returned to the Gown Return stand at the Convention Centre on the day.
Times to collect your cap and gown on the day of your graduation will be available soon.