Bookings for January ceremonies will open on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at staggered times.
The waiting list will open after bookings close.
For information on your next steps for Graduation, please see our on the day information.
The Graduation Fund aims to support Queen Mary students who are facing financial hardship with the cost of graduation. The fund covers the cost of cap and gown hire and is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It primarily aims to support students who otherwise could not afford the cost of attending graduation and we particularly encourage applications from students not in contact with their family (estranged), students who are parents or carers and students from lower income backgrounds.
The application form for Grad fund is now open and will close on Monday 23 October 2023.
1. Applications are open. You will need to complete the application form by Monday 23 October 2023. 2. A panel composed of the Students' Union Executive Officers will consider applications. 3. The Students’ Union will contact you by email with the outcome of your application. 4. In the meantime, when bookings open, please book your space at graduation and select your gown size. In the special requirements box, please add the following text 'I have applied for the Graduation Fund' and select the option to pay by cheque. Do not send a cheque. Do not pay for your tickets, cap or gown until the decision on your application has been made. Once a decision has been made, you will be contacted and advised if you have been successful. Those who are unsuccessful will be contacted by Your Graduation and asked to pay for their tickets and gown.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late applications. While we aim to support as many students as possible, we often receive a high volume of applications and cannot guarantee all applicants will receive funding. If you have any questions about the Grad Fund please email su-representation@qmul.ac.uk.
Students will be able to purchase 2 guest tickets for the ceremony. Students can register an interest in purchasing additional tickets for guests.
Please note, only students who register interest in additional tickets will be eligible to purchase extra tickets if they are made available.
Once the booking window has passed if additional tickets are available then students will be informed. Additional tickets cannot be guaranteed.
Student tickets are free of charge and include access to the ceremony, a graduation programme and access to the post ceremony reception (1 food item and 1 drink).
Guest tickets for the ceremony are £25 each and include access to the ceremony, a graduation programme and access to the post ceremony reception (1 food item and 1 drink). Live relay tickets cost £5 each and cover access to the live relay for 1 adult and two children under 5 years of age.
Live relay tickets include access to the live relay, a graduation programme and access to the post ceremony reception (no food or drink included but it will be possible to purchase on the day.) If you would like to purchase programmes for your guests, these will be available to purchase on the day of your ceremony, or in advance when you purchase your tickets.
You will require your Student ID number (9 digit number printed on your student ID card) in order to book tickets. You will also require a Credit/Debit card to make payment for gown hire and for any guest tickets you wish to purchase.
These ceremonies are primarily for September intake postgraduate students and postgraduate research students. Undergraduate students who have completed summer re-sits and students who have deferred are also invited to join these ceremonies.
You can see the schedule for the ceremonies on our web page.
The January 2024 Ceremony location will be announced soon.
You can view information about ticket types here.
Students can book up to 2 guest tickets for the ceremony and 1 ticket for the live relay when bookings open. When booking, students can register their interest in purchasing additional tickets.
Once the booking deadline is reached, the Events and Ceremonies Team will determine if there is availability for students to purchase additional tickets.
Students who register their interest in extra tickets when booking will be informed if any are available after the booking deadline has passed.
We may also have tickets available on the day to purchase on a first come first served basis. If any extra tickets are available to purchase this way, this will be communicated to students closer to the ceremony date.
Please double check you have entered your card details correctly. Some types of credit card and cards registered abroad can be declined by the booking system so we advise you to try an alternative card.
Please note that your booking is NOT confirmed until the payment is successfully processed and you receive a confirmation email.
If you are still having trouble, you can use the Live Chat facility on the ‘Your Graduation’ website, or email info@yourgraduation.co.uk or can also telephone 01264 339 706.
Yes, simply log back into the Your Graduation website and you can amend your booking. If you wish to make any amendments after the booking deadline, then please contact graduation@qmul.ac.uk who will arrange if possible.
Students are asked to allow up to 10 working days for Queen Mary University of London to confirm if their waiting list order can be converted to a full order. If students can convert their waiting list order to a complete order instructions on how to do this will be sent to the student via email.
Students are asked to monitor the email they used to sign up to the waiting list as this email will be the one used to provide updates. Students are encouraged to not chase waiting list updates as doing so will only slow our response time.
Please note, once bookings are closed guest tickets can no longer be guaranteed as student spaces need to be prioritised.
We advise students do not make travel arrangements for themselves / guests until confirmation is received.
Please visit our "I Can't Attend" for what to do if you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony.
Children under the age of 5 are not permitted to enter the ceremony hall and are recommended to sit in the live relay theatre.
Graduates who are parents or guardians of a child under the age of 5 can contact the Events and Ceremonies Team at graduation@qmul.ac.uk to enquire about specific tickets available.
Tickets purchased for Queen Mary graduation ceremonies are non-refundable. The only exception to this policy is that refunds will be issued in the case of academic failure by the student due to graduate, or in the event of industrial action. Further information on how to get a refund is available online.
Please defer using our deferral form.
Re-sale or passing on tickets to other graduates is not permitted. Any re-sold or passed on tickets will be removed at check-in and guests will not be able to use them. Each guest ticket is specifically designated to a student ID and is not transferable.
Please refer to our information about visas.
If you have passed your final examinations and have been awarded a final classification you do not need to contact us. Your results will be passed to us and you will be allocated a place in the ceremony. If your results mean you will not be graduating you may contact us to organise a refund and discuss graduating at a later date. Refund requests after the deadline date cannot be processed.
The Education Quality and Standards Board state that only College prizes, named prizes and externally sponsored prizes are read at graduation ceremonies. Whilst other prizes can be awarded to students these are not called out at graduation.
We do advise that you book your photographs before the day. However, photographs can be purchased on the day so please don’t panic if you have forgotten to book them in advance. To find out more about photography packages, please contact Your Graduation via email at info@yourgraduation.co.uk or phone : 01264 339 706.
Please contact info@yourgraduation.co.uk who will be able to assist.
Visit the alumni stand to meet members of the Alumni Engagement team and find out more about our global alumni community.
Alumni Extra Cards will not be available during graduation. However, you can apply for an Alumni Extra Card online.
When you book your tickets online there is a box where you can provide these details for either yourself or your guest. Please see our on the day webpage for further details. If you have forgotten to note this when bookings were open, please email info@yourgraduation.co.uk and ask them to update this for you.
Parking is only available to those who are blue badge holders who request parking before the booking deadline. Parking can be requested on the graduation booking form when you book your tickets online. If you have forgotten to note this when bookings were open, please email info@yourgraduation.co.uk and ask them to update this for you.
Your certificate will be presented to you during your Graduation ceremony where possible or may be posted to your home address (please ensure your home address is correct in MySIS). Please note that certificates are managed by Registry Services and information about how you can get your certificate if you’re not going to attend the ceremony can be found on the Student Enquiry Centre’s Degree Certificate webpage.
Please read the on the day section of this site for full details. Details will also be emailed to you before the day.
Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions and we ask that graduands and their guests dress appropriately. Please see our on the day section for further information.
Graduands and guests will be seated separately as they need to cross the stage in a specific order determined by their school, course, award and name. All seating is allocated.
Each ceremony will last between 1 and 1.5 hours. Ceremonies will be followed by a reception. Graduands are encouraged to arrive 2 hours before their ceremony starts to collect tickets and gowns.
Yes, family members may join you for photography if they do not have a ceremony ticket.
Should new strikes be announced, information will be available online via the TFL website and National Rail website.
We understand that strikes are worrying for some of you who may find it difficult to reach London if you were planning on using public transport.
We understand that even with other transport options being available, some of our students and their guests may not be able to make it to their graduation ceremony, should strikes be announced. Students / guests who are no longer able to attend due to strikes may request refunds.