Graduation ceremonies for Kingston University students
Our next ceremonies are taking place between Tuesday 21 – Tuesday 28 January 2025.
View the ceremonies dates and times on our ceremonies web page.
FAQs
Before contacting the graduations team, please read our frequently-asked questions, which include details on visa support and the graduation support fund.
Find out more about our graduation ceremonies
Plan your day
Here is a step-by-step guide to your graduation day. It has everything you need to help you plan, so you can relax and be sure you're doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right place.
Ceremonies
You will receive an invitation email from the graduations team confirming the date, time and location in due course. You are advised not to make any travel or accommodation arrangements until you have received this email.
Tickets
You must book your tickets via OSIS when you have received the invitation email from the graduations team. The graduate's ticket is free. You can purchase up to two tickets for your guests in the first instance.
Gowns
We encourage graduates to wear academic dress – gown, hood and hat. It's not compulsory, but most graduates choose to dress up. You need to book your gown in advance, and further information on how to do this will be in your invitation email.
Photography
You can take photos at the ceremony but we also have a photographer on site. No need to book or pay in advance – just turn up two hours before your ceremony to join the photo queue.
Graduation Support Fund
Students who are facing financial hardship have the opportunity to submit an application to the Graduation Support Fund which will provide up to two guest tickets and gown hire (for your graduation day) free of charge.
Vote of Thanks
A three-minute speech, The Vote of Thanks is given by a graduate during their awards ceremony at the Rose Theatre to thank the people who have contributed to their success.
Souvenirs
To make your graduation day all the more memorable, you may want to order an official Kingston University souvenir. View the range provided by Kingston Students' Union.
FAQs
Before contacting the graduations team, please read our frequently asked questions, which include details on visas and the graduation support fund.
Terms and conditions
By booking your tickets you agree to the graduation ceremonies policies. Read more about the terms and conditions for attending graduation ceremonies.
Need further support?
Please read our frequently asked questions before contacting the graduation team. If you have queries that have not been answered in the FAQs, please get in touch.