If you are looking for a general guide for graduations, including where to go etc, you can find this on the Education Officer blog. This guide covers only specific guidance for trans students. 

*Trans here is used as an umbrella term, so also include non-binary students. 

 

Name and pronouns 

What name will be on my seat/announced etc? 

When you are filling out your graduation form, there will be an additional information section. This includes all the details you need to know, but in a nutshell,  

• Your formal/legal name will be on your seat 

• Your preferred name will be read out and in the brochure, unless you change it on the invitation form. 

You have the option to have a different name read out embedded in the form, but you must disclose that you would like this name on your seat etc to graduation@bath.ac.uk. 

 

If you need an email for this, you could write something like 

 

Dear Graduation Team, 

 

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request that my name be read as [Name] during the graduation ceremony. I would also like this name to be reflected on my seat and any related arrangements. 

 

Please let me know if you need any further information from me to facilitate this request. 

 

Thank you for your assistance. 

 

Best regards, 

[Name] 

[Your Student ID] 

 

Are my pronouns displayed? 

Neutral pronouns (they/them) are used throughout the ceremony. 

 

How do I appear in the graduation program? 

Your formal, legal name is displayed, unless you have contacted graduation@bath.ac.uk 

 

What will be on my degree/transcript? 

Your formal, legal name will be on your degree/transcript, this is visible on your seat, but you can email graduation@bath.ac.uk to have it covered. If you change your name legally, your certificate can be reprinted to reflect this – just email graduation@bath.ac.uk and it will be added to the next batch of printing and sent out to you. 

 

There are full guides on how to change your name as a current student, as well as as an alumni/after you graduate 

 

What can I wear? 

You can wear any formal wear you feel comfortable in! 

 

Toilets 

There is a gender neutral and accessible toilet on the Abbey floor, with binary gendered toilets downstairs through the Discovery Centre. 

 

Guests 

Can I invite people who aren’t my family? 

Absolutely – every student gets two tickets and can put in a request for up to two more. Whoever you invite in with these tickets will be noted down, and people will not be allowed in without a ticket. 

 

Safety 

Are there protocols in place for addressing harassment or discrimination if it occurs during the event? 

Security is there to make sure everyone stays and feels safe and are ready to step in if needed.