Graduation

Time to Celebrate

Each year, several thousand students become graduates of the University of Lincoln at our spectacular graduation ceremonies, held in the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral. The ceremonies are the most important events in the University's calendar, marking the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication from our students, and giving family, friends, and staff at the University the opportunity to congratulate our new graduates and celebrate their achievements.

When you graduate from the University of Lincoln you will become part of our global alumni community, which is made up of more than 95,000 graduates from across 135 countries. As a graduate of the University, you can access a wide range of benefits and services wherever you are in the world.

Students throwing their graduation hats into the air

Graduation Ceremonies 2024

The University of Lincoln's next graduation ceremonies will take place at Lincoln Cathedral between Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th April 2024. 

To be eligible to attend the April 2024 graduations, a student must have:

  • An award conferred by a University Board of Examiners or End Point Assessor between 1st August 2023 and 1st March 2024. If your award is conferred after this date, you will not be eligible to attend the above ceremonies and will instead be automatically invited to attend the next available ceremony in September 2024.   
Graduation Ceremony Dates - April 2024

 

Ceremony 10.30am 2.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 16 April 2024

College of Health and Science
School of Psychology
School of Chemistry
Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology
National Centre for Food Manufacturing
School of Pharmacy
College of Health and Science
School of Computer Science
Department of Geography
Department of Life Sciences
School of Mathematics and Physics
College of Health and Science
School of Health and Social Care

Wednesday 17 April 2024

College of Health and Science
School of Sport And Exercise Science
School of Engineering
 
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Lincoln School of Film, Media and Journalism
Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Lincoln School of Design
School of Creative Arts
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Humanities and Heritage
Department of Accountancy, Finance, and Economics
Department of Marketing, Languages, and Tourism
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Social and Political Sciences (and EG)
Lincoln Law School
School of Education
School of Education Honorary Awards

Thursday 18 April 2024

College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of Management (On Campus, Apprenticeship, and Online)
*See course breakdown
Department of Management (WBDL and Selborne)
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of Management (On Campus, Apprenticeship, and Online)
*See course breakdown
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of Management (On Campus, Apprenticeship, and Online)
*See course breakdown

 

How to Register

To register, you will need your registration email, sent by graduation@lincoln.ac.uk, 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 (first 3 letters of your surname followed by your 8-digit ID), surname, and then your University email address (as noted in the invitation email).

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, book complimentary 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.

Terms and Conditions

Please see our full Graduation Terms and Conditions April 2024.

 

What If I Can't Attend?

If you do not wish to attend a graduation ceremony, or are unable to attend this ceremony, please contact us at graduation@lincoln.ac.uk. If you have completed the registration process already, please also cancel your place and cancel your gown hire purchase with William Northam directly.

Please note that attendance at graduation is subject to the successful completion of your award and payment of any outstanding tuition fees.

Graduand Tickets

Each graduand is guaranteed a ticket and two complimentary guest tickets to attend a ceremony when registering before the relevant deadline. Registration for our April 2024 ceremonies closes in early March 2024.

Your own ticket will have a seat number printed on it. You must sit in the seat allocated to you as it determines the order you will cross the stage during the ceremony. Your ticket will allow you admittance to the celebration reception and also contains a free drinks voucher, so please keep hold of it.

Ticket Email

Tickets will not be sent in the post. A ticket email will be sent to the email address provided during registration. This email will be sent after ticket sales have closed, and you will need to bring this email and photo ID with you to collect your tickets from the ticketing desk. Your ticket email will state what time you can collect your tickets, and where from.

For ticket enquiries, please contact the graduation team at graduation@lincoln.ac.uk.

Terms and Conditions

Please see our full Graduation Terms and Conditions April 2024.

Guest Tickets

Each student can order two complimentary guest tickets only at the time of booking. Children under the age of three do not need to purchase a ticket but must be seated either in a pushchair or in a parent/carer lap.

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.

Terms and Conditions

Please see our full Graduation Terms and Conditions April 2024.

Extra Guest Tickets

Extra guest tickets over and above the complimentary 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 at a cost of £20 per ticket (including VAT). All graduands who have registered to attend a ceremony will be notified by email any details regarding extra tickets.

Gowning

Please ensure you book your gown well in advance of your graduation date by visiting the gowning website (William Northam). Your gown will be collected on the day of your ceremony.

The link to hire your gown is: Mortarboard and Gown hire

The deadline to book your gown for the April 2024 ceremonies is 4th March 2024 at midday.

The dress code for the ceremony is smart. Remember that academic gowns do not hide what is worn underneath, so what you wear will be very visible to the entire congregation. Gowns are also more difficult to wear over very casual clothes as they do not ‘sit’ well on the shoulders. Buttoned shirts are helpful for securing your gown hood and jackets help keep the gown in place. Your gown will slip if worn over silky fabric and very low-cut tops leave you with no means of keeping the hood in place. Please avoid jeans, trainers, casual sandals, open-necked shirts, T-shirts, and shorts as they are inappropriate for a formal graduation ceremony. 

Finally, remember you will have to wear a mortar board, so take care that your hairstyle will allow you to do so.

Please note: It is a requirement that all Graduands attending their graduation ceremony wear the appropriate University of Lincoln academic dress.

Further Information

10.30am Ceremony

All graduands must arrive between 8.00am and 9.30am.

On arrival, please go to Lincoln Castle to collect your tickets and gown. There will also be an opportunity for photographs to be taken before the ceremony begins.

The doors to the Cathedral will open at 9.30am and the ceremony will begin at 10.30am.

All guests and graduands MUST be seated by 10.00am.

Gowning and Photography

Gowns are to be collected from the Castle between 8.00am and 9.30am. Ushers will direct you upon arrival. All gowns must be returned by 1.00pm.

The official photographers will be taking photographs in the Castle from 8.00am to 9.30am before the ceremony and also after the ceremony. There is no need to pre-book any photography.

2.30pm Ceremony

All graduands must arrive between 12.00pm and 1.30pm.

On arrival, please go to Lincoln Castle to collect your tickets and gown. There will also be an opportunity for photographs to be taken before the ceremony begins.

The doors to the Cathedral will open at 1.30pm and the ceremony will begin at 2.30pm.

All guests and graduands MUST be seated by 2.00pm.

Gowning and Photography

Gowns are to be collected from the Castle between 12.00pm and 1.30pm. Ushers will direct you upon arrival. All gowns must be returned by 5.00pm.

The official photographers will be taking photographs in the Castle from 12.00pm to 1.30pm before the ceremony and also after the ceremony until 5.00pm. There is no need to pre-book any photography.

7.30pm Ceremony

All graduands must arrive between 5.00pm and 6.30pm.

On arrival, please go to Lincoln Castle to collect your tickets and gown. There will also be an opportunity for photographs to be taken before the ceremony begins.

The doors to the Cathedral will open at 6.30pm and the ceremony will begin at 7.30pm.

All guests and graduands MUST be seated by 7.00pm.

Gowning and Photography

Gowns are to be collected from the  Castle between 5.00pm and 6.30pm. Ushers will direct you upon arrival. All gowns must be returned by 10.00pm.

The official photographers will be taking photographs in the Castle from 5.00 pm to 6.30pm before the ceremony and also after the ceremony until 9.30pm

Frequently Asked Questions

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 may be closed over the graduation period due to its location next to Lincoln Castle).

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. The information will not be disclosed to any third parties outside the University of Lincoln.

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. This does not include award titles or any other information.

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.

Contact Us

University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS

graduation@lincoln.ac.uk

+44 (0) 1522 886644