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Graduation Terms and Conditions

On this page you will find further information about terms and conditions, deadlines and notices regarding your graduation.

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graduationTerms and Conditions

View our graduation terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: All graduation information provided is subject to change. The University will not be liable for any costs incurred due to any changes or cancellations to travel, accommodation or external bookings.

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graduationPhotography and Filming

View our photography and film notice for further information.

Booking terms and conditions 

All Graduation bookings are made via our third-party graduation supplier’s booking portal. Below details some key information, dates and terminology.

Autumn 2025

  • Booking portal opens - 10 March 2026
  • Booking portal closes - 31 March 2026

Disclaimer:All graduation information provided is subject to change. The University will not be liable for any costs incurred due to any changes or cancellations to travel, accommodation or external bookings. Please click here for our full terms and conditions. 

Spring 2026

Should you wish to cancel any or all of your bookings for tickets, hire of academic dress and/or Ceremony photography, please contact the Graduation Attire team via the live chat function, T: 01234 988880 or E: [email protected], no later than the refund deadlines:

  • Gowning refund deadline is 17:00 on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
  • Guest ticket refund deadline is 17:00 on Monday 13 April 2026.

Any refund requests made after the Refund Deadline will be automatically rejected. Please click here for our full terms and conditions. 

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