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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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View our graduation terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: All Graduation information provided (dates, times, location and eligibility criteria etc.) is subject to change. Please do not rely on the above information prior to the publication of the confirmed ceremony details for your campus. 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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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 and Winter

  • Booking portal opens: 12:00 on 17 September 2024.
  • Booking portal closes: 23:45 on 06 October 2024.
  • Booking portal opens for additional guest tickets (if available): 09:00 on 08 October 2024.
  • Booking portal closes for additional guest tickets (if available): 23:45 on 13 October 2024.
  • Booking portal closes for pre-order photography packages: 28 October 2024.

Please note:

  • Gowning and Graduand tickets will not be available to book after the deadline 23:45 on 06 October 2024.
  • 10% pre-order discount is automatically deducted from gowning and photography orders place between 17 September and 06 October.
  • Following the closure of Graduand and guest ticket sales on 06 October, the Graduation Team will review if additional guest tickets are available to purchase. These will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, are not guaranteed and cannot be reserved.

Disclaimer: All Graduation information provided (dates, times, location, eligibility criteria and booking deadlines etc.) is subject to change. Please do not rely on the above information prior to the publication of the confirmed ceremony details for your campus. 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 full terms and conditions.

Autumn and Winter

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 listed below:

  • Gowning Refund Deadline: 17:00 (GMT) on 07 October 2024 
  • Guest ticket Refund Deadline: 17:00 (GMT) on 14 October 2024
  • Photography Refund Deadline: Please contact Graduation Attire for specific deadline. 

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

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