Graduation Itinerary and Timings

We suggest that all students and guests should arrive two hours before the start time of their ceremony. This is to ensure plenty of time to complete all activities prior to the start of the ceremony itself, we wouldn’t want anyone to be too rushed on such a special occasion.

For travel and parking information, please see our Travel and Parking on Graduation Day page.

Your Ceremonies Itinerary

Venue Details:

Royal & Derngate Theatre and Waterside Campus

Gown Collection at Waterside Campus:

• 10am ceremony: 8am – 9.30am
• 1pm ceremony: 11am – 12.30pm
• 4pm ceremony: 2pm – 3.30pm

Photography at Waterside Campus:

We would recommend where possible that students and guests try to have their photographs taken prior to their ceremony. However should you be delayed you will be able to go to photography after your ceremony.

• 10am ceremony: 8am – 9.30am
• 1pm ceremony: 11am – 12.30pm
• 4pm ceremony: 2pm – 3.30pm

The Royal & Derngate theatre is approximately a 15 minute walk from Waterside campus. Please ensure you allow enough time to arrive at the theatre for seating. Students and guests should be seated in the theatre auditorium by:

• 10am ceremony: No later than 9.45am
• 1pm ceremony: No later than 12.45pm
• 4pm ceremony: No later than 3.45pm

Your ceremony should last approximately one hour. Following your ceremony please make sure to return your gown to Waterside Campus prior to leaving the venue:

• 10am ceremony: 1pm
• 1pm ceremony: 4pm
• 4pm ceremony: 6.30pm