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Graduation

Photo showing Sir Grayson Perry wearing Yuze Li's winning graduation gown and details of the gowns, on stage at Royal Festival Hall, as he addresses graduates.
Photo showing Sir Grayson Perry wearing Yuze Li's winning graduation gown and details of the gowns, on stage at Royal Festival Hall, as he addresses graduates.
UAL Graduation for the Class of 2022, at Royal Festival Hall, 2022, UAL | Photograph: David Poultney.

Information about our in-person graduation ceremonies

Graduation 2023

Important update for students attending the LCC 10am ceremony

We have reached capacity for this ceremony. If you wish to attend and have not registered yet, contact us and we will put you on the waiting list.

Registration for this year's ceremonies is now open

The Graduation ceremonies for 2023 will take place at the Royal Festival Hall. We have sent an email to eligible graduates inviting them to register via the myGraduation tab on your portal. Registration closes on 26 May 2023, registrations after this date will not be accepted.

Tuesday 11 July: Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, Creative Computing Institute, Teaching and Learning Exchange

  • 10am: Wimbledon College of Arts, Creative Computing Institute, Teaching and Learning Exchange
  • 12.45pm: Camberwell College of Arts
  • 3.15pm:  Chelsea College of Arts.

Wednesday 12 July: London College of Fashion

  • 10am: School of Design and Technology
  • 12.45pm: School of Media and Communications
  • 3.15pm: Fashion Business School.

Thursday 13 July: Central Saint Martins, London Contemporary Dance School

  • 10am: Fashion, Jewellery and Textile Design, Product, Ceramic and Industrial Design
  • 12.45pm: Art, Performance, London Contemporary Dance School
  • 3.15pm: Spatial Practices, Graphic Communication Design, Culture and Enterprise.

Friday 14 July: London College of Communication

  • 10am: Design School
  • 12.45pm: Media School
  • 3.15pm: Screen School.

Tickets

Graduate seats are free. You can purchase up to a maximum of 3 guest tickets or a private box (seats 4 guests). You can only purchase guest tickets once you have registered your attendance. Information on how to purchase tickets will be sent in your confirmation email. Children over the age of 3 need their own seat, under 3 they can sit on their parent's l carer's lap.

Robes

You need to hire your academic robe from Ede and Ravenscroft. Eligible students may receive support for robing, please read the registration email we sent for more information.

Financial support to cover the cost of robes

In light of the rising cost of living, UAL will be providing free academic robes for all students who are currently in receipt of the UAL hardship fund or UAL bursary. If you receive either of these grants, you will be contacted directly via email with instructions on how to hire your robe.

If you would like to know if you are eligible for this support, please visit UAL Hardship Fund.

2020 and 2021 Graduates

The class of 2020 and 2021 have the opportunity to attend future graduation ceremonies until 2026. Please complete our form to register.