A guide for your visit
Your guide to attending your graduate’s ceremony
Whether you're a parent, family member, or friend, this page has all the essential details to help you prepare for the big day.
Current students can find information about ceremonies, academic dress, photography, and additional resources on . If you’ve already graduated, explore our alumni section for support with award documents, events, benefits, and more.
Ceremony dates
Ceremony dates for the July 2026 ceremonies will be made available in the first quarter of 2026. Please check back here for further information
Times are given in British Summer Time (BST).
Ceremony Playlist
Want to relive your ceremony? Watch the ceremonies from 2025 in our Ceremony Playlist.
Future graduation ceremonies
Provisional graduation dates:
- 2026: July 17 – Aug 3
- 2027: July 16 – Aug 2
- 2028: July 14 – 31
Dates will be confirmed via email closer to the time.
Got further questions?
Get in touch
If you have any questions about graduation as a guest, please get in touch with our Graduation team. Note, we're unable to discuss specific details regarding the graduate without their permission.
Read our FAQs
Explore our common inquiries about graduation. Whether you’re curious about the schedule of events, seating arrangements, or how to obtain extra tickets, we’ve got you covered.