Prepare for graduation

Make sure you're ready for graduation by knowing your dates, making sure you're eligible and booking in advance. 

Important dates

Postgraduate ceremonies in April 2026
Dates Information
December 2025 Invitations to attend the April 2026 ceremonies will be sent to both students university and personal email addresses
Monday 12 January 2026 Postgraduate ticket bookings go live
Friday 6 March 2026 Initial bookings for postgraduate tickets close
W/C Monday 9 March 2026 Extra bookings for postgraduate tickets open (if available)
Friday 20 March 2026

Extra bookings for postgraduate tickets close

Deadline for booking robes and photography packages with our partners Ede and Ravenscroft
Wednesday 1 April 2026 Last day before the University closes for Easter
Thursday 9 April 2026 University re-opens after Easter closure
Wednesday 15 April 2026 Postgraduate graduation ceremonies commence
Friday 17 April 2026 Postgraduate graduation ceremonies finish
Undergraduate ceremonies in July 2026
Dates Information
March 2026 Invitations to attend the July 2025 ceremonies will be sent to both students University and personal email addresses
Monday 27 April 2026 Undergraduate ticket bookings go live
Friday 5 June 2026

Deadline to have cleared debts

Initial bookings for undergraduate tickets close
W/C Monday 8 June 2026 Extra bookings for undergraduate tickets open (if available)
Friday 19 June 2026

Extra bookings for undergraduate tickets close

Deadline for booking robes and photography packages with our partners Ede and Ravenscroft
Friday 10 July 2026 Undergraduate graduation ceremonies commence
Friday 17 July 2026 Undergraduate graduation ceremonies finish

Get prepared by following these steps

Check your eligibility

How to make sure you're eligible for your graduation ceremony.

Check your eligibility

Consider which tickets you need

We have various ticket types depending on what you need for your guests.

See your ticket options

Make sure you're set with the right visa

If you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you and your guests may need a visa to attend graduation.

Read about visas

Book your accommodation

Advice on booking accommodation for you and your guests on campus or in Guildford. 

See accommodation options

Dress to impress!

Pre-book your gown and make sure your outfit is graduation-ready. 

Our guide on what to wear

Take a piece of Surrey home with you

Find out about photography and merchandise to remember your big day.

Browse photography packages and merchandise

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