Graduation

Tuesday 21 April 2026 -2.30pm

• Master of Science in Nursing (Pre-Registration - Adult)
• Master of Science in Nursing (Pre-Registration - Mental Health)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nursing (Registered Nurse - Adult)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nursing (Registered Nurse - Child)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nursing (Registered Nurse - Mental Health)
• Foundation Degree in Science in Nursing Associate
• Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing Associate

Tuesday 21 April 2026 -7.30pm

• Master of Arts by Research in Health and Social Care
• Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy
• Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy with Science Foundation Year
• Master of Science by Research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Master of Science by Research in Health and Social Care
• Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Master of Science in Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice
• Master of Science in Integrated Professional Practice
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
• Master of Science in Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
• Master of Science in Safeguarding: Leading Safer Organisations
• Master of Science in Social Work
• Master of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration)
• Postgraduate Certificate Safeguarding: Leading Safer Organisations
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Health and Social Care
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Midwifery
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Paramedic Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Pharmaceutical Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Pharmaceutical Science with Science Foundation Year
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Professional Practice
• Certificate of Higher Education in Ambulance Clinical Technician Practice

Wednesday 22 April - 2.30pm

• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Management with Marketing
• Master of Science in Management with Project Management
• Master of Science in Management with Project Management with Professional Practice
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
• Master of Science in Governance
• Master of Business Administration (Full-time)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Management

Thursday 23 April - 10.30am

• Master of Business Administration in Leadership
• Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Management (KDU Penang)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours Professional Practice in Leadership and Management
• Certificate In Supervisory Management
• Foundation Degree in Management
• Higher National Diploma in Business and Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management (Communications Management)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management (Communications Engineering Management)
• Foundation Degree in Science in Operations Management
• Foundation Degree in Science in Payroll Management (UK Payroll)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Resource Management (Open)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management
• All Selbourne Courses

Thursday 23 April - 2.30pm

• Master of Science in Accounting and Finance
• Master of Science in Banking and Finance
• Master of Science in Economics and Finance
• Master of Science in International Business
• Master of Science in Marketing
• Master of Science in Digital Marketing
• Master of Science in Events Management
• Master of Science in Fashion Management
• Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
• Master of Science in International Hospitality Management with Professional Practice
• Master of Science in International Tourism Management
• Master of Science in International Tourism Management with Professional Practice
• Master of Science in International Sports Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accountancy and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Advertising and Marketing
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Marketing
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Marketing Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Banking and Finance
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics and Finance
• Doctor of Science in Social Sciences
• Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
• Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Finance
• Master of Science in Logistics Management
• Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Master of Science in Management with Supply Chain
• Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

You would have received a registration email for your graduation ceremony.

To register, you will need your registration email, with your personalised login details which will provide access to the online registration site at William Northam.

Fill in the details in the new customer box, then enter your university student ID and surname.

Once you have created an account you will be able to amend your email address and other contact details by selecting the ‘my details’ option. Please make a note of all login details, as you may need these for purchasing extra tickets in the future. The online site will allow you to register your place at the ceremony, purchase guest tickets, and organise gown hire.

A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide during registration as proof of your booking. This email address will be used to send future correspondence regarding the ceremony. Please ensure you fully complete the registration process and provide your correct details. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please log back in and check your booking.

 

Please ensure you book your gown well in advance of your graduation date by visiting the gowning website (William Northam). You will need your registration email, with your personalised login details which will provide access to the online registration site at William Northam. You will need to collect your gown on the day from the gowning marquee located in the Castle grounds. Please ensure you have your email confirmation ready.

The deadline to book your gown for the April 2026 ceremonies is Midnight 4th March 2026

All Graduands who register before the deadline of the 4th March are entitled to purchase two guest tickets at the time of booking. Ticket prices are as follows:

• £25 per ticket for 12+
• £12.50 per ticket (2-12)

Guest seating is not allocated. If your guests have any specific requirements (e.g. for health or mobility reasons), please make note of this in your booking via the William Northam booking site and the graduation team will assist where possible.

Children

Children aged one or under can attend the ceremony free of charge, providing that they sit on a guest's lap . In order to monitor capacity,  please indicate when booking if you are bringing any children aged one or under with you.

Extra guest tickets will be subject to availability. The number of extra tickets available for each registered graduand to purchase will be calculated for each ceremony after the initial registration has closed.

If extra tickets are available, these will be limited in number and sold on a first come first serve basis. All graduands who have registered to attend a ceremony will be notified by email any details regarding extra tickets.

 

The ceremony will take place at Lincoln Cathedral, please ensure you have your tickets available for entry. Graduands must sit in the seat allocated to you as it determines the order you will cross the stage during the ceremony. Guest seats are unallocated. 

Graduands, when it is your turn to cross the stage, you will be led by a member of staff and shown where to stand. Your name will be read out, you will cross the stage and be congratulated by the chancellor. Once you have left the stage you will return to your seat to watch the rest of the ceremony. Please note you must remain seated throughout the ceremony.

Length of ceremonies can vary depending on cohort, but they are normally around 90 minutes long.

Graduation is a formal occasion and we recommend that you wear smart, formal dress. Graduands are very welcome to wear national dress and military attire.

All our ceremonies are live streamed, you will be able to watch them Live on our website or via our YouTube Channel. They will also be shown on screens across campus.

Graduation is a public celebration, by registering to take part in the graduation ceremony, graduands are confirming that they and their guests have given permission for their image to be recorded.

To celebrate your incredible accomplishments, we host a Graduation Festival within Lincoln Castle grounds across the 3 days of Graduation. Here you will be able to share a drink with your lecturers and guests as well as buy mementos of the day and take those all important photographs to remember in years to come.

Please read our Graduation Terms and Conditions

Useful information

Parking

The University does not provide parking for the graduation ceremonies. There are pay and display car parks near to the Cathedral and Castle that also have disabled parking bays. Please allow plenty of time to arrive in Lincoln and find a parking space before the ceremony begins, as these car parks can get busy and local roads may be busier than normal during graduation week.

You can find a map of car parks in Lincoln on the City of Lincoln Council's website (please note that the Castle Hill car park will be closed.

Registration

All students who wish to attend their graduation will be required to complete an online registration form. By completing the registration form you are consenting that the information collected can be used for graduation purposes and shared with appropriate departments within the University such as the Finance and Alumni teams. 

Children

Children are welcome at Graduation Ceremonies, however, the University of Lincoln advises that the Graduation Ceremonies are not wholly suitable for babies or young children as they are long, formal occasions.

Any children in attendance that are under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. This means that any accompanying adults will need to have guest tickets. It is the responsibility of the graduand to ensure any children under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a suitable adult.

Guest tickets will be required for any child aged two and above. Children aged one or under can attend the ceremony free of charge, providing that they sit on a guest's lap and have an “under one ticket”. All prams and pushchairs will need to be stored during the ceremony dedicated “buggy” park within the Cathedral.

Behaviour

Graduation is a shared, happy occasion and we expect all students and guests to conduct themselves appropriately. Abusive, disruptive and threatening behaviour towards graduands, guests, staff from the University, the venue, or our suppliers prior to or on the day of Graduation will not be tolerated. 

The University of Lincoln reserve the right to refuse entry to Graduation or to ask anyone to leave Graduation if they act in a manner which we deem to be offensive or disruptive to proceedings or to other attendees. No guest ticket refunds will be available in such circumstances.

Graduation Ceremonies as a Public Event

The University of Lincoln’s graduation ceremonies are considered to be public events. This means that the names and award titles, but no classifications, of all graduands (including those graduating in absentia) are published in the official graduation brochure. In addition, the names of graduands will be provided to our external supplier for use on graduation products such as graduation t-shirts and hoodies. 

Photography

The University’s official photographers are Tempest Graduation Photography. They will be available in the Castle grounds before or after your ceremony.

Visit Tempest Graduation Photography to view packages and prices. Unfortunately, it is not possible to pre-order a photography package, but these can be ordered during and after your ceremony.

Filming

There will be a professional video recording taken of each graduation ceremony. This will be streamed on the University of Lincoln’s website. Graduates and guests seated in the Cathedral should be aware that they may appear on this recording.

I haven’t received my graduation invite email what should I do?

The invitation email will be sent to all eligible individuals to both personal and student email addresses.  Please remember to check your junk or spam folders.

Please note the email address is UL.Learning.Resources.Limited.TA.University.of.Lincoln@r1.dotdigital-email.com

If you believe you should have received the email but haven’t, please contact us at graduation@lincoln.ac.uk.

I can’t attend my graduation ceremony; can I defer to a different ceremony?

 Graduands unable to attend the graduation ceremony they have been invited to may defer their attendance to a future ceremony. Graduands will need to email the Graduation Team graduation@lincoln.ac.uk by Wednesday 4th March 

Graduands who wish to defer their attendance and inform the Graduation Team of their intention to attend a future ceremony, will be added to the invitation list for the following ceremony period.

Am I eligible to graduate?

To be eligible to attend a graduation ceremony graduands must have:

• Had their award conferred by a University Board of Examiners or End Point Assessor on or before 27th February 2026
• Paid all outstanding academic tuition fees before 4th March 2026
• Not already attended a University of Lincoln graduation ceremony for the same award

I need a graduation invite letter for visa requirements, how do I get one of these?

To request a Graduation invitation Letter please submit a Student Support Letter Request through the ‘support’ tab of your OneUni account. These letters are then processed by our team and will be sent to your ‘Preferred’ email address. Please allow 10 or more working days for a Graduation Invitation letter to be processed and sent to you. If you no longer have access to your student account you can email letterrequests@lincoln.ac.uk.

Where can I collect my tickets, gown and have professional photo taken?

Our graduation festival takes place in Lincoln Castle, here you can collect your tickets, gown and have professional photos taken.

How do I get official Photography?

The University’s official photographers are Tempest Graduation Photography. They will be available in the Castle grounds before or after your ceremony.

Visit Tempest Graduation Photography to view packages and prices. It is not possible to pre-order a photography package, but these can be ordered during and after your ceremony.

What do I do if I am late to my ceremony?

 Graduands who arrive late must report immediately to the Registration Marquee in the Lincoln Castle Grounds.  Graduands and guests must be seated 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. Graduands and Guests who arrive after this time will be not permitted

What should I do if I or one of my guests have access requirements?

 If any graduand or guest has a specific health requirement regarding seating arrangements in the Cathedral, please provide details through the William Northam booking system. The Graduation team will then be in touch should they need to confirm any arrangements

If you have any further questions regarding access requirements, please contact graduation@lincoln.ac.uk.

Can I watch the ceremonies online?

There will be a professional video recording taken of each graduation ceremony. This will be streamed on the University of Lincoln’s website. Graduates and guests seated in the Cathedral should be aware that they may appear on this recording.

Can I bring Children?

Children are welcome at Graduation Ceremonies, however, the University of Lincoln advises that the Graduation Ceremonies are not wholly suitable for babies or young children as they are long, formal occasions.

Any children in attendance that are under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. This means that any accompanying adults will need to have guest tickets. It is the responsibility of the graduand to ensure any children under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a suitable adult.

Guest tickets will be required for any child aged two and above. Children aged one or under can attend the ceremony free of charge, providing that they sit on a guest's lap and have an “under one ticket”. All prams and pushchairs will need to be stored during the ceremony dedicated “buggy” park within the Cathedral.

Where can I park?

The University does not provide parking for the graduation ceremonies. There are pay and display car parks near to the Cathedral and Castle that also have disabled parking bays. Please allow plenty of time to arrive in Lincoln and find a parking space before the ceremony begins, as these car parks can get busy and local roads may be busier than normal during graduation week.

You can find a map of car parks in Lincoln on the City of Lincoln Council's website (please note that the Castle Hill car park may be closed over the graduation period due to its location next to Lincoln Castle).

Can I leave during the ceremony?

Graduation is a shared, happy occasion and we expect all students and guests to stay for the duration of the ceremony.

How long does the ceremony last?

Length of the ceremonies can vary depending on cohort, but they are normally around 90 minutes long.

Can I bring large items of Luggage into the ceremony?

Large items such as suitcases are not permitted into the ceremonies.

Is Memorabilia available?

There will be a selection of memorabilia available at the Graduation Festival in the Castle grounds. These include, graduation hoodies, graduation bears and University branded items.