Registration FAQs

I have outstanding tuition fees – can I still register to come to the ceremony?

If you have any tuition fees owing to the University, you cannot attend the ceremony and your certificate and transcripts are withheld until the debt is settled. Take a look at the key dates page to see when all outstanding fees must be paid by.

How do I register?

Register your attendance or non-attendance by following the instructions in your graduation invitation email once registration opens.

To attend graduation, you must complete both stages of the registration process:

1. Complete your graduation registration in the Student System.
2. Confirm your registration with Ede & Ravenscroft (E&R).

Once you have completed your registration in the Student System, you must also confirm your registration with E&R, even if you do not intend to hire a gown through them.

Graduate and guest tickets will only be issued through E&R. Failure to complete both registration steps will result in graduand and guest tickets not being issued. Without a valid ticket, you and your guests will not be permitted to attend the ceremony.

How to register in the Student System

If you click the Student System link in your graduation invitation email, you will be taken to your Student Centre page.

On a desktop or laptop, the Graduation Attendance tile will appear on the first page of the Student Centre home screen.

If you are using a mobile device, the Graduation Attendance tile may appear on page 2. If you cannot see the tile immediately, use the navigation button in the top-right corner of the screen to move to page 2.

Further guidance is available on the get ready to graduate page. 

How to confirm your registration with Ede & Ravenscroft (E&R)

If you click the E&R link in your graduation invitation email / show above, you will be taken to the E&R student portal.

You will be asked to:

• Confirm your attendance at the ceremony.
• Request your two guaranteed guest tickets.

If you intend to hire a gown through E&R, you will only be able to proceed with your gown order after confirming your registration.

What happens if I register in the Student System but do not complete my Ede & Ravenscroft registration?

You must complete both stages of the graduation registration process.

If you register in the Student System but do not complete your registration with E&R:

• Your graduation ticket will not be issued.
• Your guest tickets will not be issued.
• You may not be permitted to attend your graduation ceremony.

We strongly recommend completing your E&R registration as soon as possible after submitting your registration in the Student System.

I have registered to attend graduation but have not received my ticket confirmation email

If you have not received your ticket confirmation email by the date published on the key dates page, please:

• Check your junk or spam folder.
• Ensure you have completed all required graduation registration steps in both Campus Solutions and E&R.
• Check that your University email address and personal contact details are correct and up to date.

If you have not received your digital tickets, please contact Ede & Ravenscroft directly:

Telephone: +44 (0)1223 734 759
Email: student@edeandravenscroft.com

My confirmation email shows that I have no guest tickets allocated

If your confirmation email shows that you have not been allocated any guest tickets, this may be because:

• Your graduation registration is still being reviewed.
• There is an issue affecting your eligibility to graduate.
• There is an outstanding matter on your student record that requires further investigation.
• You did not complete all required registration steps by the published deadlines.

If none of the above applies and you believe your allocation is incorrect, please contact graduation@manchester.ac.uk for further advice.

Important: Completing your registration in both the Student System and Ede & Ravenscroft (E&R) is required in order to receive your graduation and guest tickets. Failure to complete either registration process may result in tickets not being issued.

When should I register?

Find out more about when registration opens and closes on the key dates page. We’ll send you an email to prompt you to register.

What will happen when I register?

You should register to:

• Attend the ceremony with or without guests (two guests maximum).
• Not attend, known as ‘Graduating in Absentia’, where you choose not to attend the ceremony and your certificate will be posted to you. Do not query non-arrival of your certificate until after 31 January 2027.
• Choose to defer your ceremony to either July 2027 or December 2027.
• Choose to attend Shanghai or Hong Kong celebrations in March 2027.

I need to change my email address/postal address/home telephone number

Log in to the Student System where you will be able to make changes until the registration deadline.

I don't wish to have my name printed in the official programme

Please notify us as soon as possible. Email graduation@manchester.ac.uk  with the subject line 'Remove my name from the official programme for December 2026'.  

Can I defer my graduation ceremony? 

Yes, you are permitted to defer your graduation ceremony for up to 12 months. You need to record the deferral otherwise you will not be permitted to attend a future ceremony. 

Log into the Student System, register to not attend and select the deferred option.