Before the day
Find out what you need to know and do before your February graduation ceremony.
Invitation email
If you are due to graduate in February you should receive an invitation email during week commencing Monday 27 November.
The invitation email will be sent to your home email address as registered with the University, unless we have received an updated contact email directly from you.
If you do not receive an invitation email by Monday 4 December and you are expecting to graduate, please see Registration troubleshooting for advice in the first instance. If you have any further issues please contact graduation-office@bristol.ac.uk.
If you receive an invitation email but you are not expecting to graduate, contact us as soon as possible so we can check that for you.
What you need to do next
Once you receive an invitation email you must complete the registration form via the link in your email to register for graduation. Please do not share the link with others as it is specific to you.
The registration deadline is 5 pm on Monday 11 December 2023.
Please note: If you do not register by the deadline we cannot guarantee you a place at your ceremony in Febuary, or at a ceremony in the future.
If you do not register and we do not hear from you during the registration process, you will automatically graduate in your absence by default and you will not then be able to attend a future ceremony for the same award.
You must complete the form even if you do not yet know your result, and even if you do not wish to attend.
See Registration troubleshooting if you have any difficulties with the registration process.
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How to register
You can register to attend the ceremony, register to not attend, or register to defer. Find out more about your options and how to complete registration.
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Tickets
Find out more about tickets, how extra tickets are allocated and other ways of watching the ceremony.
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Gowns
Find out how to hire your gown and hat and the deadline for ordering.
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Name pronunciation
Use our form to help us pronounce your name correctly on stage.
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Costs
The ceremony itself is free to attend. You will need to pay to hire a gown and there are optional photography and merchandise costs. Find out more so you can budget for the day.
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Accessibility requirements
Find out about access to our venues and how to contact us to discuss any accessibility needs or requirements you have.
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Visa support letter
If you were an international student and have left the UK, you may need a visa to return for your ceremony. Find out how to get a visa support letter.
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Checklist
Use our checklist so you know what you need to do before and on the day, all on one page.
Staff members
If you are a member of staff interested in attending a graduation ceremony you can read our information for staff.
Plan your day
Find out about the day including what to expect at the ceremony, advice on getting to the University and a timetable for the day. Use our Checklist to help with your planning.