Pre-ceremony Advance information

Tickets

You will receive your e-tickets for the graduation ceremony via email. Tickets for both graduates and guests will be sent to the email address used at the time of booking. These emails are typically sent no later than 48 hours before the ceremony. Please ensure these are available for scanning, as they are required for entry.

It is the graduand’s responsibility to share guest tickets with their guests ahead of the ceremony.

If you have not received your tickets, please check your junk folder. If they are still missing, contact the graduation team for assistance.

When you register at the Sports Centre on arrival, you will be given tokens for a complimentary drink for yourself and two guests in the Hub. Please keep these tokens safe, as you will need to present them to receive your celebratory drinks after the ceremony.

Photography studios

Marston Events Photographers will be available to take your individual portrait and photographs of you and your guests. If you have not pre booked photography you can do this on the day.

Photography studios are open from two hours prior to your ceremony. Don’t worry if you do not have time prior to the ceremony as the photographers will also be available until one hour after the last ceremony.

Please note that the photography studios are busiest in the hour before the ceremony starts.

Staff will be on hand to answer any queries and discuss packages.

Ceremony screening

The ceremony will be streamed live in the Faculty of Education (Lakeside) building and the Rose Theatre in the Arts Centre.

Guests with e-tickets for the live stream may choose to watch the ceremony in either venue. Please note that if one venue reaches capacity, guests will be directed to the nearest alternative location. Both venues will open one hour before the ceremony begins, and guests are kindly asked to take their seats at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Reserved seating in the front rows will be available for guests with limited mobility or those who may find it difficult to use steps. Ushers will be present to assist and guide anyone who requires access to lower-level seating.

Guests attending with babies or young children may prefer to watch the ceremony from a screening room, which offers a more relaxed environment.

All ceremonies will also be streamed live online at, edgehill.ac.uk/graduation for family and friends to watch from home.

Celebrate in Comfort at the Students’ Union

During graduation week, the Students’ Union building will be open daily from 8am – giving you a welcoming space to relax, refresh, and celebrate this special milestone.

Watch the Moment Live

Can’t make it to the ceremony hall? No problem. We’ll be live-streaming all graduation ceremonies right here in the building, so no one misses out on seeing their loved ones cross the stage. We’ve got the little ones covered too, with baby-changing facilities and highchairs available to ensure everyone in the family can celebrate in comfort.

Celebrate in style with official Edge Hill and graduation merchandise, available to buy on the day. If you’ve pre-ordered, you’ll be able to collect your items with ease from the Hub.

Post ceremony reception

After your ceremony, you are invited to a reception in The Hub, just a short walk from the ceremony venue. The reception will last for one hour, and we hope you and your guests will join us to celebrate your special day.

Please remember to bring the tokens you received at registration, as you will need to present them to receive your celebratory drinks.

Additional outlets

The following outlets will also be available on campus:

Mobility issues

A buggy service for those with mobility issues will be available on campus. Please ask a member of staff on the day if you require assistance. Accessible parking will be available on the day. Please contact the Awards Team for more information.

Quiet spaces on campus

Room Hub 3 on the first floor of the Hub and our Faith and Reflection rooms are available as reflective and calm spaces during graduation week.

Dogs

Please be advised that dogs (except for trained assistance dogs) are not permitted on campus.

What to wear

Although you will be provided with your academic gowns on the day, you should also prepare a suitable outfit to wear underneath your robe. There isn’t a specific dress code, however graduands and their guests should dress as for a formal occasion. For practical reasons, it is recommended that all graduands wear garments with buttons on the front, as this will make it easier for your academic hood to rest. You should also bear in mind that as a graduand you will have to walk up and down steps in order to process and therefore we recommend that suitable footwear is worn.

Alternative arrangements will be made for those who cannot use steps, providing that this was indicated on your application form. If you did not indicate this on your application form you must advise the Awards Team immediately by emailing [email protected].

Health and Safety

Your safety is our priority. All graduates, guests and staff must follow Health, Safety and Fire instructions of the University and of the venues in use during Graduations.

Graduation route map

• You should proceed from the main car park to the Sports Centre for registration, robing and photography.
• You should then proceed to the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine for the graduation ceremony.
• The indoor guest live screening rooms are located in the Faculty of Education (Lakeside) building and the Arts Centre.
• Following the ceremony, there will be a drinks reception the Hub.
• You can also find the Alumni and Careers stands in the Hub.
• Edge Hill merchandise can be purchased from the Students’ Union stand in the Hub.
• Return your robe in the Sports Centre.

Your ceremony: useful information

Graduation day itinerary