Spring Conferring 2026
The Spring Conferring will take place on Friday 27 March 2026 on campus at IADT.
Event timings and the ceremony location are currently being finalised and will be posted on this page once confirmed. All graduands scheduled to attend will receive further details via their student and personal email addresses by mid‑February.
Autumn Conferring 2026
Please note that students scheduled to attend the Autumn Conferring will have their ceremony on Friday 30 October 2026, at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Additional information will be provided as the date approaches.
Further Information and FAQs for Conferring TBC
How do I register my attendance for the Conferring?
Invitations will issue by mid February 2026 to graduands student and personal email addresses.
I cannot attend the conferring ceremony, what do I need to do?
If you are unable to attend in person, you will be conferred in absentia.
You must complete the registration form which will be linked in the invitation email once it is sent out.
Outstanding Fees
Please note that, if you have fees outstanding, you will not be able to attend the Conferring ceremony. You will be contacted separately on this matter. Please ensure that any outstanding fees are paid, in full, by 12.00 Noon on Wednesday 18 February 2026. Do note that we cannot process fees on the day of the conferring.
How many guests can I bring?
You are welcome to bring a maximum of two guests to IADT for your ceremony. This limit is due to the number of attendees, room capacity, and health and safety considerations. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
Where is the Ceremony being held?
The Spring Conferring Ceremony will take place on Friday 27 March 2026 on campus at IADT, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
When to arrive and how long does the ceremony take?
You are required to be registered and robed at least 40 minutes prior to the ceremony. We advise that you arrive at least 1 hour before the start time of the ceremony in order to park, register etc. At registration, you’ll also be issued with a seat number ticket which you should keep safely with you.
The approximate duration of the conferring ceremony itself is approximately 45 minutes long.
How will the ceremony be organised
Information on this section will be updated once confirmed.
Gown Hire
All graduands must wear a gown during the ceremony. They may also wear a cap if they wish, it is entirely their choice.
Information will be updated here once confirmed.
*Note – all hire and payments for gowns and photography are via the respective companies and not IADT directly
Photographs
Information will be updated here once confirmed.
*Note – all hire and payments for gowns and photography are via the respective companies and not IADT directly
Refreshments
Refreshments will be served at the end of the ceremony.
Photography + Filming of the Event
Photography and filming will be taking place throughout the event. These images and recordings may be used by IADT to promote its activities and could be shared on the Institute’s website, as well as with the press and other media outlets for publication, transmission, or broadcast.
If you prefer not to be included in any photographs or recordings, we kindly ask that you avoid areas where photography and filming are taking place.
Need Help? Contact Us
If you have any other queries, please contact us at conferring@iadt.ie
(Please include your IADT Student Number in any correspondence with us to help us speed up our response)
We hope you have a relaxed and memorable day!
The IADT Conferring Team,
Academic + Student Affairs