Graduation
Discover everything you need for your Â鶹Íø graduation.
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We want to make your big day unforgettable by ensuring you have a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Graduation is your time to shine and celebrate all your hard work and the friendships you've made at Â鶹Íø. From the exciting ceremony to helpful tips on getting your gown and having professional photos taken, we've got everything covered for you.
Â鶹Íø's graduation ceremonies are a joyous occasion, with family, friends, and fellow graduates joining the fun. Discover how to book your place, hire your gown, choose some great graduation merchandise, and plan your special day.
Graduation event details
Your Â鶹Íø graduation is the perfect way to celebrate your achievements with family, friends and peers. The ceremony takes place at the Rose Theatre in Kingston town centre, and gown collection and receptions are held at other venues – see below for the addresses and details. This page will be updated nearer the time with more information and suggested arrival times.
Plan your journey in advance, and don’t forget to consider transport options, parking availability and accessibility needs if required. With live streaming available, family and friends who cannot attend in person can still share the moment.
There are three venues that we use on graduation days:
- The Guildhall – for gowning and photography (Guildhall, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU)
-  – for ticket collection and your ceremony (Rose Theatre, 24–26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HL)
- Town House, Penrhyn Road campus – for your ceremony reception (Â鶹Íø, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE)
All these venues are located in Kingston town centre and are within walking distance from each other. Please note, none of our venues have parking.
Upcoming ceremonies
Our summer graduations usually take place in July while our winter graduations take place in January.
Our next graduations will take place between Wednesday 16 and Wednesday 23 July 2025.
The ceremony dates for each Faculty are as follows:
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education: Wednesday 16 July 2025
- Kingston School of Art: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July 2025
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences: Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July 2025
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July 2025
If you are eligible you will receive an invitation email from the graduations team confirming the date and time of your graduation ceremony.
You are advised not to make any travel or accommodation arrangements until you have received this email. The University cannot be held liable for any costs incurred for travel or accommodation. There are exceptions, so you are advised to wait until you have received your invitation email.
If you don’t receive an email but think you are eligible contact us by emailing [email protected].
The ceremonies
You will not be able to book for a ceremony until you have received an invitation email. Please note when you log into our you will see which ceremony you have been allocated. It is not possible to swap to another ceremony.
| Date | Time | School/Department |
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| Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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| Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 5.30pm |
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| Date | Time | School/Department |
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| Thursday 17 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Thursday 17 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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| Thursday 17 July 2025 | 5.30pm |
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| Friday 18 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Friday 18 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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| Date | Time | School/Department |
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| Monday 21 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Monday 21 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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| Monday 21 July 2025 | 5.30pm |
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| Tuesday 22 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Date | Time | School/Department |
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| Tuesday 22 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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| Tuesday 22 July 2025 | 5.30pm |
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| Wednesday 23 July 2025 | 10.30am |
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| Wednesday 23 July 2025 | 2.00pm |
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Apply to give the Vote of Thanks
A short speech, the Vote of Thanks, is given by a graduate during their graduation ceremony to thank the people who have contributed to their success. The three-minute speech is delivered in front of around 750 guests and graduates seated in the auditorium at the Rose Theatre.
There is one Vote of Thanks speaker at each graduation ceremony. The graduate should thank their fellow students, university staff (academic, technical, support and administrative), their families and friends as well as talk positively about their experience at Â鶹Íø.
We are looking for one confident public speaker for each graduation ceremony.
You will be an inspiring graduate who has achieved success during your time at Â鶹Íø. Perhaps you were a course representative or led a student society? You may have achieved academic excellence during your studies or overcome difficulties and have an inspiring story to share with all our guests, your friends, and fellow students. Or perhaps you just have a strong desire to thank everyone and fancy doing that on our stage! Whatever it may be – please apply!
Want to apply?
Email us at [email protected] to request the application form.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday 18 June 2025.
Want more information about your graduation?
We've got a section dedicated to the upcoming graduation ceremonies, where you can find out even more about your big day including tickets, gowns and photography details.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about your graduation, our friendly team is here to help.
