How Much Should Malaysian Graduates Pay To Attend Their Own Convocation?
Some only had to pay as little as RM50.
By Tang Ruxyn — 11 Mar 2016, 01:16 PM — Updated over 8 years ago
Universities have been organising convocations for centuries now, as a way to celebrate the glorious achievements of all their students.
It is not unheard of for universities to charge a certain amount of fee for the convocation ceremonies, but what is considered as a reasonable rate?
For a clearer vision on the issue, SAYS spoke to 24 Malaysian graduates from various local universities and asked them more about their convocation ceremonies
Most local universities offer a "convocation package”, which usually include complimentary entrance tickets for guests, photos on the stage, and some light refreshments. Certain universities require graduands to make a deposit for the graduate robes, where the money will be refunded once the robe is returned to the university.
We asked them the following questions:
1. When was your convocation?
2. Where was it held?
3. How much did you have to pay?
4. What do you think about the price you had to pay?
How much did you have to pay to attend your convocation? Should local public universities charge their students? What about paying over RM500 as a private college graduate?
Let us know in the comments section below!