Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesStandard Institutional Statute, 2018Chapter 10 : Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates52. Congregation and conferring of degrees |
| (1) | A meeting of the members of the University called a Congregation shall be held for the purpose of conferring degrees. |
| (2) | The Chancellor, or in his or her absence the Principal or a Vice-Principal, shall preside at a Congregation. |
| (3) | A Congregation of the University shall be held at least once a year on a date to be announced at the beginning of every academic year. |
| (4) | The procedure as to the presentation of graduates, the conferring of degrees in absentia, academic dress and all other matters in connection with Congregations not provided for in this Chapter shall be determined by the Senate Executive, taking into account the advice of the Senate. |