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How to prepare

Make sure you're all set for the big day.

Run through our preparation checklist, from registration and printing your seat card to ordering souvenirs of your special day.

Important deadlines at a glance: January 2026 ceremonies

Taught students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
To do Deadline
Register for your ceremony Friday 28 November 2025
Order your graduation gown Wednesday 17 December 2025
Pay any outstanding debts Friday 19 December 2025

 

Research students (postgraduate)
To do Deadline
Deposit thesis to WREO* Thursday 23 October 2025
Register for your ceremony Friday 28 November 2025
Order your graduation gown Wednesday 17  December 2025
Pay any outstanding debts Friday 19 December 2025

* Instructions on how to deposit your thesis to WREO can be found on our submitting your thesis web page.

Your graduation checklist:

Our checklist is here to make sure you and your guests are all good to go, ahead of the day itself:

  1. Register for your ceremony
  2. Discuss any accessibility requirements
  3. Plan your travel and accommodation
  4. Order your graduation gown
  5. Order guest tickets
  6. Sign up for your Graduation Clip
  7. Save or print your seating card
  8. Book your photography
  9. Order gifts and merchandise