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POSTGRADUATE
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their referee still has their details and can obtain further relevant information
from the candidates.

Scroll, E-scroll and Academic Transcript

Effective from 2014 onwards, in addition to the hardcopy scrolls to be given to all
graduates, the University of Malaya has introduced the e-Scroll (electronic scroll)
so that graduates can access their scrolls through the UM website at any given
time.

Amongst its unique features, each e-Scroll is digitally signed by the University
Registrar and Vice Chancellor, providing strong protection for the digital
identities of the two signatories, thus security storing their private signing keys
and preventing unauthorized access. This is an added value service provided by
the University to speed up the process of obtaining the authorized or certified
version of the scroll for employment purposes. This system is also beneficial for
students who have lost their original paper scroll.

Graduate is also given an Academic Transcript (hard copy). The first issue of
academic transcript is complimentary. A fee of RM10.00 will be charged for
subsequent issues of the transcript.

Convocation Procedures

Upon fulfilment of all requirements needed for a programme, candidates will be
informed officially by IGS as to the degree to be conferred upon. The official
notice will be issued after the University Senate approves the conferment.
Prior to the convocation, graduand must ensure that any outstanding fees to the
University are cleared. Graduand can be barred from attending the convocation
ceremony and the scroll and transcript withheld until all outstanding fees are
cleared.

The University convocation ceremony is held once every year. Graduand will be
informed by the IGS about the convocation procedures via post or announcement
via the UM convocation website (http://umconvo.um.edu.my/). Should the
graduand not receive any mail one month before the convocation ceremony,
please contact the Assessment Unit of the IGS. Graduand are required to check
their name through the UM convocation website by clicking the convocation
session link.

Academic Dress

Distribution of academic dress to all graduand will be done a week before the
convocation starts. The official graduation attire comprises a gown, lapel and
mortar board/beret. The graduation attire for Master‘s graduand is different from
that for Doctoral graduand. The colour of the lapel also differs according to
Faculty. Graduand is advised to check their Faculty colour to ensure they have
been given the right lapel and tassel for the mortar board/beret.

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