Graduation ceremonies

Register for your ceremony 

You will receive an invitation on 29th April 2025 if you are eligible to graduate in July 2025. You will only be allowed to graduate if your award has been formally approved and any debts to the university have been paid.

If you haven’t received an invitation to register, please contact registry@hull.ac.uk.

Virtual Attendance

If you would like to attend your ceremony virtually, please indicate this on your registration form. You will receive a link to join the ceremony and will be displayed on screen when your name is read out.

Accessibility

If you have specific accessibility requirements, please complete the relevant section on the registration form or contact registry@hull.ac.uk as soon as possible.

Lift access to all floors is available for guests with mobility difficulties.

Students will be able to access the stage by lift or ramp and this will be discussed with you before the ceremony. A British Sign Language interpreter is present at all ceremonies.

Plan your travel and accommodation

Venue

The graduation ceremonies are being held at Connexin Live, Myton St, Hull, HU1 2PS

Parking

There is no parking available at the venue, however there are public car parks nearby listed below:

• Osborne Street
• Princes Quay Shopping Centre
• Prospect Centre
• St Stephen's
• Hull City Council Car Parks

  

Accommodation

Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Conferences are providing the official accommodation/booking service for the University of Hull graduation ceremonies.

All accommodation booked through HEY Conferences meets the quality-assured inspection scheme standards and has been independently inspected by either the AA or VisitBritain.

Book your accommodation.

International students

If you are currently outside the UK

If you would like to attend your Graduation ceremony, are no longer in the UK and your Tier 4 or Student visa has expired, please apply for a Standard Visitor visa unless you do not need a visa to return to the UK for a short period. You may need to show your Graduation ceremony invite (which you will be emailed) as the reason for your visa application. If you are travelling with family members who are also applying for a Standard Visitor visa, they can also show a copy of your emailed Graduation ceremony invite when submitting the application.

If you are no longer in the UK but your Tier 4 or Student visa is still valid, you may use your current visa to return to the UK to attend the ceremony. You may need to show your Graduation ceremony invite (email) as the reason for travel.

If you are currently inside the UK

If you have a visa and are in the UK and you would like family members to travel to join you at the Graduation ceremony, they also need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa (unless they do not need a visa to enter the UK for a short period or already have a different type of visa to travel to the UK). As part of their application, they will need to provide a copy of your Graduation ceremony invite (email) and a letter written by you to them, inviting that person to accompany you to the ceremony. Please include a copy of your current Residence Permit with your invitation letter.

Order a gown

You can hire your gown from Graduation Attire once you have registered for your ceremony.

Only graduands wearing the correct gown will be permitted to take part in their ceremony.

You should hire your academic dress in advance. The deadline for booking your gown for July 2025 is Sunday 15 June. You will still be able to book your gown after this date, but you will be charged a late booking fee.

There are options to buy your gown or extend your hire. Details of this are on the gowning website.

Order your photographs

Book your official Graduation photography to beat the queues!

You can browse the photography brochure at Graduation Attire and purchase your package before the event. This will speed up the process on the day. We advise that you have your photos taken before your ceremony if possible.

Order your guest tickets

Two weeks before the ceremonies we will send you a link to book your guests’ tickets through AXS, our external ticket provider. We guarantee you will be able to bring six people.

Two of these guests can attend free of charge and additional tickets are £15. If you want to bring more than six people, we will be able to confirm if there is capacity after Sunday 15 June 2025.

Children

Graduation ceremonies are formal events and are at least 90 minutes long, potentially making them unsuitable for young children.

To ensure everyone enjoys the occasion without interruption, we offer a relaxed environment with a live stream of the ceremony at our dedicated Family Area at The Edge (located directly opposite Connexin Live). Tickets for the Family Area are free and provided in addition to your main ceremony tickets, allowing younger children a space to enjoy the event comfortably. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that guests who have tickets for the family area at The Edge will not be admitted to Connexin Live.

Accessibility

Guests with accessibility requirements can book accessible tickets via the AXS ticketing link when you book your guest tickets. If your guests need any extra support for the events, please contact registry@hull.ac.uk.

Guest Visas

If your guests need a visa to attend your Graduation ceremony, they can apply for a Standard Visitor visa, unless they do not need a visa to come to the UK for a short period. They may need to show a copy of your emailed Graduation ceremony invite when submitting a visa application. Some nationalities who do not need a visa to travel to the UK now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in advance of travelling. Further information can be found here.

Check you have received your graduate ticket

You will be sent your graduate ticket via email on Tuesday 8 July 2025. This is how you will gain access to the arena and will also include your seat number. If you haven’t received this, please email registry@hull.ac.uk.

Pay any outstanding debts

Debts to the University must be cleared before you are able to graduate. Contact Fee Collection Service on 01482 462222, email studentdebt@hull.ac.uk or raise an enquiry in the MyHull portal.

The deadline for paying debts to the University to graduate is Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Schedule for the day

2 hours before your ceremony
Collect your gown from the Princes Quay Event Space (Level 0)
Head to have your official photographs taken.
Once you have your gown, you and your guests are welcome to enter Connexin Live.

45 mins before your ceremony
Doors to the main hall open
Graduands will be shown to their seat (have your seat number to hand)
Guests can take their seats.

15 minutes before the ceremony
All guests and graduands should be seated ready for the ceremony to begin

Ceremonies last approximately an hour and a half.

After the ceremony

All graduates and guests are expected to leave the arena.
If you haven’t had your photos taken you can do this now at Princes Quay Event Space.

You are invited to join us at the celebration event at Zebedee’s Yard to receive your free drink!

Please return your gown by 7pm to Graduation Attire who will be located on the bottom floor of Princes Quay.

Entering the venue

The graduation ceremonies are held at Connexin Live, Myton St, Hull, HU1 2PS

You will need to show your graduate ticket (received from registry) and any guest tickets (bought through AXS) on your arrival at the arena.

Security advice

Please cooperate fully with all security checks. All entry constitutes consent to search. A security and ticket check will be carried out on the arena concourse, once through this you will be able to enter and exit the building without further security checks. However, if you wish to leave the concourse perimeter for any reason you will be subject to security/ticket checks on returning to the area.

We encourage you to only bring essential items and stress no large bags or backpacks at all will be permitted into the venue. We will not allow any large bags, backpacks, holdalls, luggage pushchairs or computer bags into the area, (bags larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm will not be permitted). Please see a full list of prohibited items here Your Visit - Security & Bag Policy | Connexin Live Hull.

Large bags, suitcases and push chairs can be left safely and securely at The Edge (opposite Connexin Live). This is a secure space and free of charge. A member of security will direct you to The Edge on arrival at Connexin if you arrive with one of the larger items listed above.

Exceptions will only be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs. For ease of entry, we ask that you let us know by emailing registry@hull.ac.uk ahead of your visit.

What to do during your ceremony

The Graduands Marshall will guide you through the ceremony and what is about to happen. When it is your turn to cross the stage, you will be led by a member of staff and shown where to stand. Your name will be read out by a representative of your faculty, you will cross the stage and be congratulated by the Chancellor. Once you have left the stage you will pick up your certificate and return to your seat to watch the rest of the ceremony.

Live stream and photographs

Graduation is a public celebration of the success of our students. The ceremonies are recorded and live streamed across the venues and online. Graduands and guests seated in the venue should be aware that they may appear on this recording.

How to Dress

There is a strict dress code at the graduation ceremonies.

The appropriate academic robes must be worn. Academic robes include a gown, hood and cap and will vary slightly depending on the type of degree that you are receiving.

The academic gown and hood will be worn on top of any other clothing. Normal wear under gowns is a suit, or a dress, or skirt/trouser and shirt combination. You may want to wear a shirt/dress with buttons, as your hood can be attached to a button, but all hoods are also able to be secured without a button. Graduands are also welcome to wear their national dress or other cultural dress and decoration.

This is a very special day for the University as well as for all students and their families, and we ask that you dress smartly. Jeans and trainers are not permitted.

Watch online

During the week of graduation, you will be able to follow a link here to watch the ceremonies live.

Graduation is a public celebration of the success of our students. The ceremonies are recorded and live-streamed across campus and online. Graduands and guests seated in the venue should be aware that they may appear on this recording.

Celebration Event

Once the formal ceremony wraps up, it’s time to reconnect with your guests and let the celebration begin! Everyone with tickets for the ceremony or the family area is invited to join the post-ceremony festivities at the Princes Quay Event Space.

Enjoy a complimentary drink as you mingle with fellow graduates, guests and staff. Dance to some great music or simply relax with delicious food and drinks available for purchase. Capture the moment with a few photos to remember, and don’t forget to chat with the Alumni team—this is the perfect chance to make lasting connections!

Alumni

Your University of Hull Experience: Continued.

Find out more here - Alumni | University of Hull

Certificates

Transcripts

Transcripts are downloadable through MyHull portal. If you are a finalist and have had your results conferred through a programme examination board, your transcript will show in full. If you have not yet finished your course you can download your transcript, however it will show as provisional until you have completed your course. If you completed your course prior to the 2023/24 academic year you can purchase a transcript via the Online Payment Portal.

Replacement Certificates

If you have misplaced your certificate, you can purchase a replacement through our Online Payment Portal.

Hull York Medical School

If you are a graduate of Hull York Medical School and require a replacement award certificate please order through the University of York online store.

Employer and Embassy Verifications

If an employer or embassy would like to verify that your certificate is genuine, we request that they use the UK Higher Education Degree Datacheck official service for candidate verification and university authentication.

Careers

Regardless of your situation post-graduation, you are entitled to lifelong careers advice. To take advantage of this please visit the Careers Service website.