Ceremony locations and details

One week prior to your Graduation Ceremony you will receive a final confirmation email. The final confirmation email will include:

• The total number of guest tickets that you have purchased – tickets will be available to collect on the day at the Ticket Collection Desk under the student’s last name. Having a copy of the confirmation email is not necessary however it can be helpful for reference.
• Your seat and procession number (the number in which you will be presented for your award).
• A detailed timetable of the day for students and guests.
• The total number of pre-paid Graduation programmes purchased if any.

Gowns can be hired via our preferred suppliers, Ede and Ravenscroft. Gown hire will close 15 working days prior to the ceremony. You can source your gown from elsewhere but please note if you arrive in inappropriate academic dress (must be a Canterbury Christ Church University gown appropriate to level of qualification) or not gowned you will be unable to join the procession and will not be presented your award during the Ceremony.

Check the academic dress code for the day.

National dress may be worn underneath the gown.

Tickets and pre-paid programmes will be available to collect approximately two hours before the start of your ceremony at the Ticket Collection Desk under the student’s last name. Having a copy of the confirmation email is not necessary; however, it can be helpful for reference.

On the day of your graduation, photography studios will set up to visit both before and after your ceremony (please see your timetable for more information).

Our photography suppliers will also be present inside the ceremony to capture the moment you receive your award, and these photos will be available to view and purchase after the ceremony. Photography packages can be pre-ordered via Ede & Ravenscroft or ordered on the day.

Students will be seated in a separate area to guests. Students will be grouped alphabetically (surname order) by course of study. Your final confirmation email will state your seat and procession number (the number in which you will be presented for your award).

Guests are not allocated specific seats for ceremonies. We regret that we cannot guarantee that you will have a full view of the proceedings. We recommend you arrive well in advance of the ceremony as queues form early. Space for a wheelchair/mobility scooter should be requested in advance via the online RSVP form on MyRecord to ensure that we can accommodate your requirements. 

Polite notice: If your child becomes unsettled during the Ceremony, our staff will be on hand to support you to find a quiet space outside of the Cathedral for a short while.

We appreciate your help in ensuring a comfortable experience for all our graduating students and their guests.

If your family and friends are joining you for your special day but do not have tickets to attend the ceremony, there will be live coverage of the graduation ceremony streamed at a venue nearby. Please refer to your timetables for the specific location.

The live steam will also be available online so it can be watched by anyone from anywhere and available to watch online.

Watch the live stream event.

Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities at graduation events and luggage cannot be left unattended. 

Commemorate your graduation day by purchasing souvenirs from our  Canterbury Christ Church University memorabilia range or visiting the University's Bookshop stand (please see your timetable for more information).