There's a lot involved in your Graduation day. Here's what to expect.

• Before you set off

Print your confirmation email (or make sure it's on your device), which was emailed to you. This is only for you; you'll need it to register on the day, and you will then be given your guest tickets (maximum 2).

• Two hours before the ceremony

The first thing to do on the day of your Graduation is to go to the Registration at University Place. Here you will register, and collect your guest tickets, you cannot collect tickets or register more that 2 hours before your assigned ceremony. Once you have registeted make your way to robing to collect your cap and gown (you must wear the graduation cap and gown in order to graduate and only those as provided by Ede and Racenscroft), and have your official photograph taken.

Please Note: Registration opens 2 hours before each ceremony.

Guests can wait in the waiting area, where there is also a gift shop and other merchandise available.

• One hour before your ceremony

Once you're dressed in your robes, you and your guests should make your way over to Whitworth Hall at least one hour before the start of your ceremony. This is to make sure we can get everyone in the right seats and make a prompt start.

There are different entrances for graduands (that's you) and guests, as well as an accessible entrance. They're clearly marked. You should wait in the Main Quad (through the archway) until you're called by a steward to enter the hall. Please remember to give your guests their tickets, as they will need these to enter the hall. 

Guests without tickets can view the ceremony via our Live Cinema Link in University Place, Theatre A.

• During the ceremony

You'll be given a seat number from the registration desk in University Place - it's really important that you sit in the right seat, as this is in the order that names are called.

During the ceremony, you'll be called to move towards the stage by a steward in the order that names will be called. When your name is called, you'll go up the stairs at the side of the stage, shake hands with or bow to the Presiding officer of the Ceremony, and then leave the stage using the central steps before returning to your seat. Don't forget to pick up your degree certificate at the bottom of the steps.

The ceremonies usually last for about an hour.

• After the ceremony

After the ceremony you'll be asked to stand as the Academic Procession leaves the room. You will be directed out of the Whitworth Hall to the Main Quad.

Make your way out to the Main Quad, where you can meet your guests, take photos, and congratulate friends, before continuing with the rest of your celebrations.

Sometime after your ceremony, and no later than 6pm for ceremonies starting at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm or no later than 7.30pm for ceremonies starting up at 6pm, you must remember to return your cap and gown to University Place.