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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 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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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 2026

  • Booking portal opens - 16 September 2026
  • Booking portal closes - 4 October 2026 (unless fully booked)

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. 

Autumn 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 Monday 5 October 2026.
  • Guest ticket refund deadline is 17:00 on Monday 12 October 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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Graduation Ceremony Transfer Requests

If you are unable to attend your scheduled graduation ceremony, you may request to transfer your attendance to a future ceremony within two years of your original eligible ceremony date. Transfer requests must be submitted using the Graduation Transfer Request Form by the published deadline for the relevant ceremony.

  • Step 1: Complete the Graduation Transfer Request Form by the published deadline stated on the form for your chosen graduation ceremony.
  • Step 2: Review any existing Graduation Attire bookings. If you have already booked your gown, photography, or other services, please contact Graduation Attire directly to check whether these can be transferred to your new ceremony. Please also refer to our refunds section for information on refund eligibility and requests.
  • Step 3: Your transfer request will be reviewed and, if approved, you will receive an email confirming your eligibility for a future graduation ceremony.
  • Step 4: Your official new graduation invitation detailing your ceremony date, time, location, and instructions on how to confirm your attendance will be sent to your ULaw and personal email accounts approximately 1-week after the eligibility deadline.
  • Step 5: Confirm your attendance. Receiving a graduation invitation does not automatically confirm your place. To secure your attendance, you must complete the booking process, including reserving your free Graduand ticket and booking your graduation gown by the published deadlines. If you have existing bookings from a previous graduation, you are still required to log into the booking portal to review these are correct before the booking deadline. 
  • Step 6: Submitting a further transfer request. If you wish to attend an alternative graduation ceremony, you must submit a new Graduation Transfer Request Form for the relevant graduation programme. Approval of a previous transfer request does not automatically carry forward to future ceremonies.

 

Please note

  • Completing a transfer request form registers your interest only and does not guarantee eligibility or a place at a future ceremony.
  • All requests are subject to capacity and approval by the Graduation Team.
  • If you have not previously attended a graduation ceremony, you will not automatically receive information about future ceremonies and must submit a transfer request to be considered.
  • Any bookings made with Graduation Attire (including gown hire or photography) will not transfer automatically. Please contact Graduation Attire directly regarding any existing bookings.
  • Once approved, you must confirm your attendance by following the instructions provided in your 'Booking Your Graduation' email.
  • Requests received after the published deadline will not be accepted.
  • All other graduation terms and conditions apply.