All graduands attending the convocation are required to collect and return the convocation attire based on the following schedules:

Schedules for Collection and Returning of Convocation Attire:
Venues: Function Room, Clubhouse, TAR UMT KL Campus

Note: Closed on 25 January 2024 (Thaipusam)

Please take note that all graduands MUST return the convocation attire latest by 26 January 2024. A late return surcharge on a daily basis will be imposed by Fotorex Holdings Sdn Bhd for convocation attire returned after the convocation day. Failure to return the convocation attire 14 days after the deadline will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Please refer to Fotorex Holdings Sdn Bhd for details.

1. Graduands who did not collect their convocation attire prior to their convocation date will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony even though they may have paid their convocation fee. Graduands who are not able to collect their convocation attire personally may authorise others to collect on their behalf by filling in one copy of the authorisation form and present it to the staff on duty during collection of convocation attire.
2. Please take note that graduands are not allowed to transfer their convocation attire to their coursemates/ friends.
3. The deposit of RM 300.00 (Bachelor Degree & Diploma), RM 400.00 (Master’s Degree) and RM 600.00 (Doctorate, PhD) will be refunded to graduand’s registered bank account via bank transfer within six weeks after 26 January 2024. Please take note that a full refund of deposit is subject to the returning of the full set of attire in good condition.
4. The following amount would be deducted from the deposit in the event of losing or damaging of gown, mortar board or hood:

   No.	Convocation Attire	Bachelor Degree & Diploma	Master's Degree	Doctorate, PhD
   1.	Gown	: RM 100.00 per piece	: RM 180.00 per piece	RM 350.00 per piece
   2.	Mortar board/ Bonnet	: RM 100.00 per piece	: RM 100.00 per piece	RM 130.00 per piece
   3.	Hood	: RM 100.00 per piece	: RM 120.00 per piece	RM 120.00 per piece
5. Strictly no collection of convocation attire on the convocation day, i.e. from 20 to 23 January 2024

All graduands are requested to observe the following Dress Code for the convocation ceremony.

1. Convocation attire for all graduands: Graduation gown, mortar board & hood.
2. Male graduands: Formal attire with collared shirt & tie, socks & dark coloured formal shoes.
3. Female graduands: Long-sleeved blouse/shirt, skirt below knee length or formal long pants and dark coloured court shoes.

Please take note that casual / short pants, jeans, tights and leggings, t-shirt, sports shoes, sandals and slippers are strictly not allowed.

Graduands and their parents/guests may park their vehicles at the Campus car park.

To support TAR UMT’s effort in conducting a smooth and seamless convocation ceremony, all graduands and guests are advised to plan their journey and reach the campus early in order to attend the Convocation session on time.

All graduands participating in the Convocation Ceremony must register their attendance before the ceremony. Please bring along your Identity Card/ Student ID Card for registration. The registration point is located outside of the Dewan TAR. The registration time are as follows:

Upon registration, each graduand will be given a card indicating his/her name. Please keep the card carefully as you are required to hand over this card to the stage marshall for the Dean of Faculty/ Head of Centre to read your name when you go up the stage to receive your scroll. Graduands without the name card will not be permitted to proceed to the stage.

After registration, all graduands must proceed to their respective Assembly Point outside of the Dewan TAR to prepare for the Graduand Procession into the Dewan TAR. Graduands will then be briefed on the proceeding of the graduation ceremony as follows:

Wearing of face mask is optional during the convocation ceremony. To preserve everyone’s well-being at this meaningful and memorable event, all graduands and guests are still encouraged to wear their face masks in campus if they are at high risk and experience any Covid-19 symptoms.

In order to enable the ceremony to be carried out smoothly, you are required to be at the Dewan TAR to register your attendance before 8.15am for morning session and before 1.15pm for afternoon session. In the event if you arrive after the time stipulated above, you will not be allowed to enter the Dewan TAR which will result in you not able to receive your scroll in the Dewan TAR. Therefore, you are advised to plan your travelling arrangements in advance in order to reach the venue punctually.

Graduands are not allowed to bring in personal belongings such as handbag, non-woven bag, drinking bottle, flowers etc into the Dewan TAR. Please hand your personal belongings to your family members. TAR UMT will not be responsible for any loss/damaged items that are left outside the Dewan TAR by graduands.

Graduands and their parents/guests are required to SWITCH OFF their handphones or put them to silent mode during the ceremony.

The Dean of Faculty/ Head of Centre concerned will present graduands in alphabetical order for the awarding of the scroll. Graduands will be directed by the staff on duty to move in batches to the foot of the steps leading up to the stage to await their turn to receive the scroll.

After presenting your name card to the staff on the stage, proceed immediately to the indicated position when your name is called by the Dean of Faculty/ Head of Centre to receive your scroll. In the unlikely event that there is a mix-up in the names, or your name is omitted, please proceed to receive your scroll. Please follow the instructions given by the staff.

TAR UMT has appointed an Official Photographer to take individual photographs of graduands receiving their scroll. To ensure the smooth progression of the ceremony, guests and parents who wish to take photographs of the graduands can only do so from their seats. ‘Wefie’ or ‘Selfie’ photograph taking with VIP by graduand on the stage is strictly prohibited.

You may collect your photographs from the photographer at the Function Room, Clubhouse, TAR UMT KL Campus on the following dates:
Wednesday & Friday, 24 and 26 January 2024 (9.00am to 5.00pm)
Closed on 25 January 2024 (Thaipusam)

Graduands also may make the necessary arrangement to collect their stage photographs one week from their convocation date at Fotorex Holdings Sdn Bhd Pudu outlet (No 62 Jalan Sungei Besi, 57100 Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 603-9222 8688 Email: info@fotorex.com ) Graduands are advised to collect their photographs within 3 months from their convocation date. Alternately, graduands can request for stage photographs to be posted with an additional postage fee. Please refer to Fotorex Holdings Sdn Bhd during the collection of convocation attire for details.

Each graduand is given a complimentary set of photographs which consists of:

1 X 5R photo - Receiving scroll in full on stage
1 X 8R photo - Receiving scroll in half on stage
1 X 11R photo - Receiving scroll in full on stage
1 CD containing images of the 5R, 8R & 11R photographs

TAR UMT will record the proceeding of all the convocation ceremonies. You may log in to TAR UMT website at https://www.tarc.edu.my/convo/videogallery.jsp to view the video clips one week after the convocation ceremony.