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Schedule of Ceremonies

The programme will comprise two parts: a University Commencement ceremony, followed by the NAFA Convocation ceremony, where NAFA graduands will be formally conferred their degrees.

7 August 2026 (Friday)

Part 1: University of the Arts Singapore, LASALLE and NAFA Commencement — 11.00am to 12.00pm

Venue: Singapore EXPO, Level 1, Hall 1

Important Note: The reporting time for graduands is 9.30am (1.5 hours before the ceremony time).

Lunch Reception — 12.00pm to 1.15pm

Venue: Singapore EXPO, Level 2, Garnet Room Foyer

Graduands will be required to register at 1.15pm to get ready for the NAFA Convocation ceremony.

Part 2: University of the Arts Singapore, NAFA Convocation — 2.30pm to 4.00pm

Venue: Singapore EXPO, Level 2, Garnet Room

Programme

Part 1: University of the Arts Singapore, LASALLE and NAFA Commencement

  • Academic Procession

  • Address by Vice-Chancellor, University of the Arts Singapore
  • Professor Kwok Kian Woon

  • Speech by Guest of Honour
  • Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration

  • Presentation of Pinnacle Awards
  • McNally Award for Excellence in the Arts
  • The Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal

  • Speech by Pinnacle Award Winners

  • Academic Recession

  • End of Commencement Ceremony

Graduands and guests will be invited for lunch reception at 12.00pm after the end of the Commencement ceremony. The second part of the programme will begin at 2.30pm for the conferment of the degrees to graduands.

Lunch Reception — 12.00pm to 1.15pm

Venue: Singapore EXPO, Level 2, Garnet Room Foyer

Part 2: University of the Arts Singapore, NAFA Convocation

  • Academic Procession

  • Opening address by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of the Arts Singapore and President, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
  • Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan

  • Presentation of Programmes
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design Practice
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) Instrumental & Vocal Teaching
  • Bachelor of Music (Honours)
  • Master of Performance
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Biophilic Design
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Chinese Theatres
  • Master of Fine Arts Fine Art

  • Presentation of Awards
  • Best Graduate Award
  • NAFA Outstanding Achievement Award
  • NAFA President Award
  • Embassy of Peru Award
  • The Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal

  • Video Presentation
  • Class of 2026: Celebrating our incredible journey
  • Alumni Excellence Showcase: NAFA Young Alumni Medal and NAFA Distinguished Alumni Award

  • NAFA Song Performance

  • Academic Recession

  • End of ceremony