Graduation Requirements

Graduation is an important milestone in the academic journey of every student at Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS). It is an opportunity to celebrate the achievement, dedication, and commitment of graduands, together with their families, guardians, sponsors, staff, and the wider MIHS community.

MIHS congratulates all students who successfully complete their academic programmes and encourages prospective graduands to carefully follow all official graduation communication and requirements.

Graduation Ceremony

The MIHS graduation ceremony is held physically at the Institute. The date, time, venue, programme, and other arrangements for each graduation ceremony will be communicated through the official MIHS channels.

Each graduand will be permitted to attend with two guests, as specified on the official graduation invitation card.

Graduands and their guests are expected to follow all instructions issued by the graduation organising committee and Institute security personnel.

Graduation Clearance

All prospective graduands are required to complete the graduation clearance process within the period communicated by the Academic Registrar's Office.

Clearance confirms that a graduand has fulfilled the academic, financial, administrative, and other institutional requirements necessary for participation in the graduation ceremony.

Graduands may be required to clear with relevant MIHS offices and units, including:

• Academic Registrar's Office

• Finance/Accounts Office

• Library

• Student Affairs

• Heads of Schools/Departments

• Any other relevant Institute unit

Clearance Requirements

Prospective graduands should ensure that they have completed all outstanding academic and financial obligations before the communicated clearance deadline.

As part of the graduation clearance process, graduands may be required to provide:

• Two passport-size photographs

• Evidence of payment of applicable fees

• NCHE receipts for Diploma and Degree programmes, covering the period spent on the programme, where applicable

• Any other documents or information requested by the Academic Registrar's Office

The specific clearance deadline and submission arrangements will be communicated for each graduation ceremony.

Graduation Fees

Graduands are required to pay the applicable graduation fees within the period communicated by MIHS.

The current graduation fee categories are:

Graduation fees are subject to official communication by MIHS and may be reviewed from time to time.

Payment of Graduation Fees

Graduation fees should be paid through the official MIHS payment channel communicated by the Institute.

The currently designated channel is SchoolPay with use of student numbers.

Graduands should retain their payment evidence and present it where required during the clearance process.

Important: Do not make graduation payments to individuals or unofficial accounts. Always confirm payment instructions through the Academic Registrar's Office or other official MIHS communication before making a payment.

Academic Documents

Graduates will receive their academic documents in accordance with the arrangements communicated by MIHS.

Academic documents are scheduled for collection on the graduation day unless otherwise communicated by the Institute.

Graduands should ensure that they have completed all required clearance and financial obligations before the graduation ceremony.

Graduation Gowns and Academic Dress

All graduands participating in the graduation ceremony are required to wear the prescribed academic gown and appropriate academic attire.

Information regarding:

• Gown collection

• Gown fees, where applicable

• Collection dates and locations

• Academic dress requirements

• Gown return arrangements

will be communicated to graduands before each graduation ceremony.

Graduands are expected to collect graduation attire within the periods specified by MIHS.

Invitation Cards and Guests

Each graduand will receive information regarding graduation invitation cards and guest arrangements.

A graduand is permitted to attend the ceremony with two guests, as indicated on the official invitation card.

Graduands should share the invitation information with their guests in good time and ensure that guests comply with all security and access requirements at the graduation venue.

Professional Oath and Pledge

Where applicable, graduands from programmes requiring a professional oath or pledge will participate in the relevant oath or pledge ceremony as prescribed by their programme and applicable professional requirements.

The Academic Registrar's Office and respective Schools will communicate the applicable requirements and arrangements to affected graduands.

Graduation Ceremony Requirements

All graduands are expected to:

• Successfully complete all academic requirements for their programme.

• Clear all outstanding financial and institutional obligations.

• Complete the graduation clearance process within the communicated period.

• Submit all required documents, photographs, receipts, and other clearance requirements.

• Pay the applicable graduation fees through the official MIHS payment channel.

• Collect and wear the prescribed academic gown and attire.

• Attend the graduation ceremony at the designated venue and time.

• Bring only the number of guests permitted by the official invitation.

• Follow instructions issued by the graduation organising committee.

• Observe appropriate conduct throughout the ceremony.

Prohibited Items at the Graduation Ceremony

For the safety, security, and smooth running of the graduation ceremony, certain items may not be permitted at the venue.

These may include:

• Firearms and other weapons

• Alcoholic beverages

• Dangerous or hazardous materials

• Chemicals or flammable substances

• Glass containers or other potentially dangerous objects

• Other items restricted by the graduation organising committee or venue security

Graduands and guests are required to comply with all security requirements and instructions issued before and during the ceremony.

Important Information for Prospective Graduands

Prospective graduands are encouraged to begin preparing for graduation early and to monitor official MIHS communication for updates.

Information that may be communicated for each graduation ceremony includes:

• Graduation ceremony date and programme

• Clearance dates and deadlines

• Required clearance documents

• Graduation fees and payment instructions

• Gown collection arrangements

• Invitation cards and guest requirements

• Rehearsal arrangements, where applicable

• Academic document collection

• Professional oath or pledge arrangements, where applicable

• Venue and access requirements

• Any other graduation-related information

Only students who have successfully completed all academic requirements and fulfilled their financial and institutional obligations within the prescribed timelines will be considered for graduation.

Looking Ahead

Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter. MIHS encourages graduates to continue developing their professional knowledge and skills and to explore further opportunities for education and professional growth.

Graduands are also encouraged to obtain information about the next programmes available at MIHS if they intend to continue their studies. Application information and programme opportunities can be obtained from the relevant MIHS offices.

Contact Us

For clarification, support, or further information regarding graduation requirements, please contact:

Academic Registrar's Office
Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS)

Email: registrar@mihs.ac.ug
Telephone: +256 392 080 568 / +256 709 080 569

Note

Graduation arrangements, fees, deadlines, and requirements may change from one graduation cycle to another. Graduands should always rely on the latest official communication issued by MIHS for the applicable graduation ceremony.