Graduation

It’s a beginning, not an end – a day to celebrate your time at Hull, while moving forward to what’s next. Celebrate your achievements and discover how your last day with Hull is the start of your everyday.

About Graduation at Hull

It all builds up to this

Graduation is the crowning event of your academic studies; a day when you can look back on your years of hard work with a sense of real achievement. The highs, the lows, the late nights in the library – they all lead to here.

Summer Graduation 2025 will take place from Monday 14 - Thursday 17 July at the Connexin Live arena.

See the full list of ceremony dates and times for your subject area.

This isn’t the end,
it’s just the beginning...

Student getting thier mortar board hat fiited at graduation

Before the day

How to register, ordering a gown and guest tickets and more – here’s what you need to do ahead of your ceremony.

Student talking to staff member on graduation stage

On the day

Everything you and your guests need to be aware of on the day, including what to expect and where to go. 

Students in a circle throwing thier graduation hats in the air

After you graduate

The end of your story is only the beginning. We answer all your questions on what happens after you graduate. 

Can’t celebrate with us in person? Watch online

For those who can’t be in the room with us to celebrate on the day, we provide free live online coverage of all our graduation ceremonies. Coverage begins shortly before each ceremony and a link will be provided on these pages on the day.

Students sat in rows watching fellow students graduate

Graduation essentials

From gowns to gifts, we’ve teamed up with graduation experts to make ordering your essentials as easy as possible. This gives you more time to focus on the fun parts, like making unforgettable memories with your family and friends.

Gowning company

You can order your gown in advance from Graduation Attire. Then simply bring your confirmation with you to collect your robes from the venue on the day.

Graduation photos

View and order your graduation photos, taken on your big day by our official photography partners from Graduation Attire. 

Clothing and gifts

We’ve teamed up with Campus Clothing to offer a range of official ‘Class of’ hoodies, t-shirts and souvenirs.

Hats off to our Class of 2025

Looking ahead to the big day? Take a look at some of the snaps from our recent ceremonies to get an idea of what awaits for our Class of 2025.

Don't forget to share your own photos with us using the hashtag #HullGraduation, and we might share them on our own channels.

Graduand holding social media picture frame
Rows of granduands awaitng thier cememony start at the Connexin arena
Graduand and reletive posing for ceremony
Graduating student rasing hand to crowd whilst collecting certificte
Student and reletive hugging after collecting graduation certificate
Student  holding graduation booklet and staff member pointing out directions
Student shaking hands with robed University chancellor on the graduation stage
Robed University staff member holding the University of Hull Mace
Studeng posing for official graduation photo
Student posing for family photo holding a bunch of flowers
student and mum posing for a family graduation photo
Two students posing with child for family graduation photo
Student getting robe fitted for graduation
Three robed students posing for graduation photo

Graduation FAQs

Dates and times for Summer Graduation and our January ceremonies are still to be confirmed. Please check back here or on our Graduation page nearer the time for full details.

Get in touch

Got a question about your big day? We're happy to help.