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Graduation checklist

On this page you'll find:

If you are attending a quiet ceremony, please visit our quiet ceremony webpage for all the information relevant to your event. 

 

What you need to do

The next set of graduation ceremonies will take place from 22 to 31 July 2026. Use the checklist below to make sure you're ready to celebrate your big day.

If you plan to defer or can't attend, you must still register your graduation choice. If you don't register a choice and are eligible to graduate, you'll automatically graduate in absentia and receive your certificate by post or collect it in person following the summer ceremonies. 

1. Check your ceremony date and time

Each school and department has a specific ceremony date and time, so make sure you check when yours is and make a note of the date.

Check your ceremony date and time

 
2. Clear any debts

If you have any outstanding debt owing to the university, you will not be able to graduate and will automatically be deferred to our winter ceremonies. Please review the finance tab in if you are unsure.

You have until 5pm on Monday 29 June to clear any debts.

See our terms and conditions for more details.

 
3. Register how you'd like to graduate

Registration opens from 10am on Wednesday 22 April and closes at 12 noon on Friday 12 June. Whether you plan to attend, defer or not attend, you must complete the registration form in NottinghamHub to let us know your decision.

For more information, visit our registration webpage.

Registration

 

4. Book your guest tickets

Each graduating student attending a ceremony can purchase up to two guest tickets during registration. Tickets cost £15 each and can be purchased until 12 noon on Friday 12 June via our ticket partner, Tempest Graduation, once you have completed registration in NottinghamHub.

See our guest tickets webpage for further information.

Guest tickets

 
5. Hire your gown and hood

Your graduation would not be complete without the traditional gown and hood. Visit our gown webpage for all the details you need to hire your gown and hood. Remember, you have until 12 noon on Monday 29 June to order your gown in advance.

Gown and hood hire

 
6. Request a Student Status Letter

If you or your guests require a visa in order to attend graduation, you will need to request a Confirmation of Student Status Letter.

We recommend printing out the email you received inviting you to graduation as proof of your ceremony invitation.

Request a Student Status Letter

 
7. Look out for extra guest tickets

Depending on availability, extra guest tickets may be available to purchase from 10am on Wednesday 17 June. Tickets cost £15 each.

Further details can be found on our guest tickets webpage.

Guest tickets

 
8. Prepare for the day

It's important to plan ahead to make the most of your special day. Our on the day webpage contains a step-by-step guide on what to expect, along with timings for each of our ceremony times.

On the day

 
9. Plan your photography and merchandise

Visit our photography and merchandise webpage to discover what will be available at your graduation. We know that capturing special moments of your day will be a priority!

Photography and merchandise

 
10. Book your parking

Graduation parking costs £10 per vehicle and is valid for the day of your ceremony. Information about how to book your parking will be available on our transport and parking webpage closer to the ceremonies.

If you or your guests are blue badge holders, you do not need to pay for parking as long as you display your badge.

Transport and parking

 
11. View your graduation brochure

Your graduation brochure will be available to download closer to the ceremonies.

Graduation brochure

 

 

Key deadlines

Below is a table outlining key graduation deadlines. It is important to be aware of these dates and meet the deadlines to ensure your special day runs smoothly.

ActivityDeadline
Registration Opens from 10am, Wednesday 22 April and closes at 12 noon, Friday 12 June
Guest tickets Must be purchased before registration closes at 12 noon, Friday 12 June
Gown and hood hire Opens from 10am, Wednesday 22 April and closes at 12 noon, Monday 29 June
Extra guest tickets On sale from 10am, Wednesday 17 June until 12 noon, Monday 29 June
Defer your graduation 12 noon, Monday 29 June
Clear any debts 5pm, Monday 29 June