Graduation

All the information you need to make your graduation day a truly memorable experience.

A graduation ceremony seen from overhead, with people in colourful robes and rows of students

We want you to feel proud of your achievements on this special day. Find out about your ceremony, what to expect and how to prepare, to ensure happy memories for you and your guests.

A graduation ceremony

Next ceremony session dates

Our winter graduation ceremonies (postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees) will take place on 11 and 12 December 2024.

Our summer graduation ceremonies (undergraduate including integrated Mater's degrees and PhDs) will take place between 14 and 18 July 2025.

Winter Graduation Timetable 2024

December graduation checklist 

Registration for our December graduation ceremonies has not yet opened. When you do register to attend, you can prepare for your ceremony by completing the steps in our graduation checklist.

Applicable to all:

  • Book your gown ensuring you've chosen the correct hood for your degree type.
  • Share any access / special requirements with the Graduation Team.
  • Ensure you have cleared any outstanding debt with the university or we cannot permit you to graduate (includes tuition fees, college fees and accommodation fees).

If applicable, you should also:

For any additional questions you can visit our graduation FAQ page. 

Please note there is a maximum of two guaranteed guest tickets per student for the Great Hall. You are able to request a third ticket and these will be allocated should space be available. You will be notified in December if you have been successful in acquiring a third ticket. 

All queries regarding late registration should be sent to ceremonies@lancaster.ac.uk