Q1. Can I still attend the Graduation Ceremony, if I did not register during the registration period?

Only graduands who have registered for the Graduation Ceremony via the Mandatory Graduation Completion form by the registration closing date will be allowed to attend. All graduands are to register before Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 9am so that you will not miss the Graduation Ceremony.

Q2. How do I collect my attendance card?

Registered graduands will receive an email titled “Graduation Day Details'”, one week before the ceremony. It will be sent to the email address indicated by you in the Mandatory Graduation Completion Form. The email contains information such as the reporting time, seat number, along with instructions for the Graduation Ceremony.

You are required to present this email at to the registration counter to collect your attendance card.

Q3. How do I register tickets for my family member and friend?

To register tickets for your family member/friend, please refer to the Eventbrite registration link which is included in the email titled “Notification of Graduation”. 

The Notification of Graduation email will be sent via the following:

• For full-time diploma semester two (March 2023) graduands via RP email address

• For full-time diploma semester one (September 2022) graduands via personal email address

• For Part-time and Specialist Diploma graduands via personal email address

Each graduand can invite up to two guests to the ceremony. You can visit the graduation schedule to identify your session number. Please refer to the registration guide for more information.

Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. The email will contain attachments of the e-ticket and QR code for each guest. Your guests will need to produce the e-ticket and QR code for admission to your Graduation Ceremony.

Q4. What is my access code to register for guest tickets on Eventbrite?

The access code is a combination of the graduand’s Student ID and last four characters of the NRIC/FIN number. 

Refer to the example below: 

Only guests who have registered for the Graduation Ceremony by the registration closing date on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 will be allowed to attend.

Q6. I will not be attending the Graduation Ceremony, can I transfer my guest tickets to other graduands? 

Guest tickets are strictly non-transferable.

Q7. Do I need to submit the Mandatory Graduation Completion form if I am not attending the Graduation Ceremony?  

All graduands are required to submit the Mandatory Graduation Completion form to provide your contact details for RP to follow-up with you on the necessaries before, during, and after the graduation ceremony.

Q8. I need additional e-ticket(s), where do I submit my request?

Graduands can submit their request via link https://for.edu.sg/rpgcadditional. This request for additional e-ticket(s) would close on 18 April 2023, 9am.

Graduands must fulfil the following criteria to be considered:

• Have registered their attendance for Graduation Ceremony (GC) via the Mandatory Graduation Completion form 2023.

• Have requested for their two e-tickets via Eventbrite (https://www.rp.edu.sg/docs/default-source/graduation-doc/eventbrite-guest-registration-manual.pdf) before submitting this request for additional e-tickets.

Please note that this request for additional e-ticket(s) will be subjected to availability. The outcome of this request will be sent to you by 28 April 2023, 6pm, via the email address indicated in the Mandatory Graduation Completion form 2023.
 
RP reserves the right to disqualify any incomplete entries in its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions shall be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entertained.

Q1. How do I buy or rent the Graduation Attire?

You may purchase or rent the Graduation Attire online from Tuesday, 4 April 2023 to Saturday, 22 April 2023 via RP’s appointed vendor, Achievers Plus. The Graduation Attire can be collected at the vendor’s premise or delivered to your home via courier at an additional cost of S$10. 

Q2. Can I still purchase or rent the Graduation Attire if I missed the deadline? 

If you missed the deadline to purchase or rent the Graduation Attire online, please contact RP’s appointed vendor, Achievers Plus, directly for assistance. Graduands’ requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Achievers Plus

Website: https://republic.achieversplus.com.sg/

Contact number: 6778 6089

There will be no purchase or rental of the Graduation Attire in RP during the Graduation Ceremony.

Q3. How much is the purchase or rental of the Graduation Attire?

The cost of rental for the Graduation Attire is S$41.30, inclusive of a refundable deposit of S$20. 

The Graduation Attire can be purchased at S$43.20, inclusive of 8% GST. 

The Graduation Attire can be collected at the vendor’s office or delivered to your home via courier at an additional cost of S$10 per attire.

Q4. What is the dress code for the Graduation Ceremony?

The Graduation Ceremony is a dignified and formal occasion that celebrates the achievement of our graduands. In this regard, attendees should dress smartly in formal attire. 

For graduands, the Graduation Attire is to be worn on top of the formal wear. Click here for more information on the dress code.

Q5. Am I allowed to try on the Graduation Attire before buying or renting?

There will be no trying of the Graduation Attire prior to purchasing or renting. You may refer to the vendor’s website for details on the Graduation Attire. Guidelines on recommended sizes and measurements will be provided to assist you with your online order of the Graduation Attire.

Q6. Is it compulsory to purchase or rent the Graduation Attire?

It is compulsory for all graduands attending the Graduation Ceremony to put on the RP Graduation Attire. However, you need not purchase or rent the Graduation Attire if you already own a set that meets the requirements of your School. 

Click here to view the guide on the Graduation Attire and coloured sash for the Graduation Ceremony.

Q7. Can I wear my military uniform for the Graduation Ceremony?

You may don your military uniform on the day of the ceremony. RP Graduation Attire must not be worn over any military uniform.

Q8. How do I return the Graduation Attire?

Graduands are to return the Graduation Attire at the vendor’s office, in order to receive a refund of the deposit. Please refer to the vendor's website for more information before visiting their office.

Q1. Is it compulsory for me to attend the Graduation Ceremony?

Attendance for the Graduation Ceremony is not compulsory.

Q2. I did not attend the Graduation Ceremony, how can I collect my Diploma Certificate and Academic Transcript?

The on-site collection exercise for Diploma Certificate and Academic Transcript has ended.

From 19 June 2023 onwards, please email Help-Registrar@rp.edu.sg to arrange for ad-hoc collection of your certificate. 
 
The Diploma Certificate and Academic Transcript will be withheld from graduates with outstanding fees/item(s) such as library books, fines etc. until full payment or return of item(s) has been completed.

Q3. I am currently serving National Service (NS). Can I be excused from duty to attend the Graduation Ceremony?

For graduands who have been enlisted/are currently serving NS, please inform and seek approval from your unit officers or the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

The final decision as to whether NS men will be released from camp/duties to attend the Graduation Ceremony lies with the unit/MINDEF, and is subjected to exigencies of service and training schedules of units. 

Q1. What time must the guests arrive?

TRCC theatre doors are opened 1 hour before the start of the Ceremony. All guests are to be seated 15 mins before the start of the ceremony.

Latecomers may not be allowed entry into TRCC theatre.

Q2. Is it free seating for guests?

Guests are seated on a first-come-first served basis.

Q3. How many guests can I invite?

Each attending graduate may invite up to two (2) guests.

Q4. Can I bring children to the graduation ceremony?

As a courtesy to other guests, guests with infants in arm will be ushered to the adjacent TRCC Studio to watch the live streaming of the graduation ceremony.

Young children will be allowed admission with a valid ticket. However, we seek your understanding that guests with young children who may be disruptive to the ceremony proceedings will be invited to the adjacent TRCC Studio to watch the live streaming of the graduation ceremony.