Graduation registration and tickets
Upcoming ceremonies
Our graduation ceremonies will be held at the Barbican, on the dates below:
Wednesday 17 June 2026This ceremony is for students from the following cohorts:
Eligible students will receive an official invitation and link to book a place by the end of April 2026. |
Monday 26 October 2026This ceremony is for students from the following cohorts:
Eligible students will receive an official invitation and link to book a place by the end of August 2026. |
Tuesday 8 December 2026This ceremony is for students from the following cohorts:
Eligible students will receive an official invitation and link to book a place by the end of October 2026. |
Deadline
Deadlines to book are as below:
Ceremony date | Booking deadline | Refund deadline |
| Wednesday 17 June 2026 | Wednesday 20 May 2026, 5pm | Friday 5 June 2026, 11:59pm |
| Monday 26 October 2026 | TBC | TBC |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | TBC | TBC |
If you are undecided about coming, it is better to register and withdraw later if necessary.
Extra guest tickets and photography packages can be purchased on the day of the event at the Barbican. Any booking requests made after the deadline will not be accepted and may result in you being transferred to the next available graduation ceremony.
Eligibility
Undergraduate and postgraduate students who are eligible to attend graduation will be invited via email.
If you are expecting to successfully complete your course, and providing that you have no outstanding debts to Ravensbourne (including library fines), you will be eligible to attend your graduation ceremony. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, please email Registry.
Graduands Tickets
All graduand tickets are free of charge and include a complimentary programme, and a glass of prosecco or soft drink.
You will receive an email invitation by the end of August for the October ceremonies and the end of September for the December ceremonies. Those with retrievals will be invited later in September / October once their grades are confirmed. The email will provide details on how to register for the ceremony and book guest tickets, photography, and gowns via Ede & Ravenscroft’s graduation services. Please ensure you have your Student ID number (starting with "2") as it will ask for this.
For the December ceremony, only students given eligible awards from 1 June 2025 up to 10 October 2025 will be invited. Any students awarded past 10 October 2025 (including those going through retrievals past this date) will be invited to attend the next ceremony in 2026.
Guests Tickets
Guest tickets are £25 each. All tickets include a complimentary glass of prosecco or soft drink.
These tickets will be allocated first come first served, and you will be emailed when these become available. The deadline to purchase guest tickets online is as below:
Ceremony date | Booking deadline | Refund deadline |
| Monday 20 October 2025 | Monday 22 September 2025, 5pm | Friday 10 October 2025, 11:59pm |
| Tuesday 2 December 2025 | Tuesday 4 November 2025, 5pm | Friday 21 November 2025, 11:59pm |
More guest tickets will be available to buy on the day of Graduation at the Barbican. They will be at the same price as the online sale, £25 per guest ticket, and will also include a complimentary glass of prosecco or soft drink. No cash or contactless payments (including smartphones and smartwatches) will be accepted; please make sure to bring your debit or credit card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a look at the pages below and find out more about Graduation.
