Congregation (university)

A congregation can refer to "an assembly of senior members of a university".

[1] It is used in this general sense in both of the ancient universities of England, although with significant differences.

Historically, such meetings voted on many matters – Samuel Pepys records attending a congregation on 10 October 1662 to elect various officers of the university.

[2] Congregations are now principally held to confer degrees, that is, as graduation ceremonies.

Its powers include amending the university's statutes and regulations, conferring degrees, electing various university officers and approving the appointment of the vice-chancellor.