How many accompanying persons can come to the ceremony?

4 accompanying persons per graduate

When might I get additional places?

Depending on the number of registrations, additional places may be available from 15 May 2023. Please make a request at direction.communication@montpellier-bs.com

Unfortunately I cannot attend the ceremony:

In order not to be reminded by email, I decline the invitation by clicking on « Decline » on the registration page.

Please decline the invitation in order to free up extra seats for your fellow participants.

When will I receive my tickets?

I will receive all my tickets in mid-May.
Please note: the confirmation of registration by e-mail is not an admission ticket.

How do I get into the Arena?  

1.30 pm: I am a graduate, I present my entry ticket with QR CODE + ID card.
2pm: My companions must have their own entry ticket with unique QR Code to enter the hall.

Can I be seated next to my accompanying persons?

For a smooth transition to the stage, all graduates will be seated in the pit.
The seats will be divided by programme (PGE, BIBA, Msc MSc, DBA). You can sit next to your fellow graduates. Companions will be seated in the stands.

Do I have to register my apprenticeship/traineeship supervisor as an accompanying person?

Your apprenticeship supervisors and traineeship tutors will be invited via a separate invitation.

I have been offered to buy additional seats

All tickets for the ceremony are completely free and cannot be sold.

Relatives/friends wish to follow the ceremony, is it broadcast live?

Yes, all they will have to do is log on to montpellier-bs.com, the ceremony will be broadcasted live on YouTube..

Will the ceremony be in French only?

The BIBA, PGE programmes will be in French, the MSC in English. A subtitled translation (English/French) will be set up.

Do I have to bring my ID?

Yes, ID will be requested to everyone (to you and your accompanying persons)
– At the entrance during the ticket control
– To claim your graduation gown and cap for your appearance on stage (for graduates only)

I’m repeating a year, can I go on stage with my classmates?

We are sorry but only graduates are allowed on stage. Students who are repeating a year will be able to participate in the ceremony as spectators in the stands.

Will there be a cloakroom?

For graduates, yes. Unfortunately, we cannot provide it for accompanying persons.

Can I put my suitcase in the cloakroom?

Please note that for security reasons all suitcases/large bags/pushchairs must be left in the vehicles. Please make your own arrangements.

I am/I will be with a person with reduced mobility or a particular disability, what should I do?

The ARENA has a lift to access the stands. More information HERE. For any other request, please contact us direction.communication@montpellier-bs.com

Is it possible to eat on site?

No catering is possible, you will find many catering chains in the vicinity of the Arena. No plastic water bottles will be distributed, so please bring your own water bottles.