Graduation checklist

Read through our handy graduation checklist so you can see what needs to be prepared in advance, and what you should do on the day.

    Before Graduation

    • Registered attendance
      Deadline Friday 20 April 2018
    • Ordered guest tickets
      Deadline Friday 20 April 2018
    • Ordered academic dress from Ede & Ravenscroft
      Deadline Friday 22 June 2018
    • Cleared University debts
      Deadline Thursday 21 June 2018
    • Booked a timed slot for photographs from Success Photography
    • Ordered additional guest tickets (if additional tickets are available, a message will be put on the website after 20 April)
    • Booked your celebration lunch at the Old Library (make sure this doesn't clash with your ceremony!) - Booking opens in March 2018.
    • Purchase any Graduation gifts
    • Overseas students only: Collect guest tickets from Newton Student Support Centre from Monday 9 July 2018. Otherwise collect on the day of your Ceremony.

    Royal Concert Hall ceremonies (Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 July 2018)

    On Graduation day you will need to...

    • Arrive at least 2 hours before your ceremony start time
    • Collect your gown from ARK006
    • Have photographs taken
      Old Museum & Newton Level 2 (pre booked)
    • Collect or purchase merchandise
      Newton Level 0
    • Register at Royal Concert Hall rear entrance no later than 45 minutesbefore your Ceremony starts.
    • Ensure guests take their seats in the Royal Concert Hall before the Ceremony starts.
    • Make your way over to Newton Level 0 after the ceremony, along with your guests, in order to enjoy refreshments which will be served for an hour.

    University Hall ceremonies (Wednesday 18 - Friday 27 July 2018)

    On Graduation day you will need to...

    • Arrive at least 2 hours before your ceremony start time
    • Register your attendance and collect your tickets and programmes from Student Services Desk, Newton building
    • Collect your gown from ARK006
    • Have photographs taken
      Old Museum & Newton Level 2 (pre booked)
    • Collect or purchase merchandise
      Newton Level 0
    • Make your way over to the University Hall before the start time of your ceremony.
    • Ensure guests take their seats in the University Hall before the ceremony starts.
    • Make your way over to Newton Level 0 after the Ceremony, along with your guests, in order to enjoy refreshments which will be served for an hour.

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