In this article:
- Attending your ceremony
- Booking tickets
- Keeping up to date with ceremony news
- Proving your graduated status
- Further support
When will my ceremony take place?
- If you have completed your studies or you’re expecting to complete your studies between January and July, you will be eligible for the July ceremonies.
- If you have completed between August and December you are eligible for the January ceremonies.
- If you are/were awarded between 2 May and the 1 November, you will be invited to attend a ceremony in January.
- If you are/were awarded between 2 November and the 1 May, you will be invited to attend a ceremony in July.
Important to know: For King's Online students, only awarded students will be sent invites to a ceremony and you should not attempt to book if you are not awarded.
When will I receive my invitation?
- Invitations will be sent in mid-April for July ceremonies.
- Invitations will be sent in mid-November for January ceremonies.
If you have not received anything from us in the relevant period for your ceremony, please get in touch with us through our contact form.
What are the dates for graduation ceremonies in January 2024?
All ceremonies are taking place at Royal Festival Hall
Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences
Wednesday 17 January, 10.30
Dickson Poon School of Law
Friday 19 January, 14.00
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Tuesday 16 January, 10.30
Departments of:
- Digital Humanities
- Film Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theology & Religious Studies
Thursday 18 January, 14.00
Departments of:
- Classics
- Culture, Media & Creative Industries
- English
- History
RADA
Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine
Friday 12 January, 14.00
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught programmes in:
- Biochemistry
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
Undergraduate programmes in:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioscience Education
- Genetics
- Nutrition
- Neuroscience Education
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Physiology
Intercalated courses
Tuesday 16 January, 14.00
- All other Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught programmes
- Undergraduate programmes in Medical Education, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy
Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences
Thursday 18 January, 10.30
Departments of:
- Chemistry
- Informatics
- Mathematics
- Physics
Thursday 18 January, 14.00
- Department of Engineering
Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing Midwifery and Palliative Care
Friday 19 January, 10.30
- All departments, except Children's Nursing
Friday 19 January, 14.00
- Children's Nursing
Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
Monday 15 January, 10.30
- School of Politics & Economics
Monday 15 January, 14.00
- School of Education, Communication & Society
Wednesday 17 January, 14.00
- School of Global Affairs
Wednesday 17 January, 17.30
- School of Security Studies
Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience
Friday 12 January, 14.00
- School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences
Monday 15 January, 10.30
- School of Neuroscience
- King's Online
Monday 15 January, 14.00
- School of Academic Psychiatry
King’s Business School
Friday 12 January, 10.30
Postgraduate research students
Postgraduate taught programmes in:
- Banking, Economics & Finance
- Executive Management
- Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management
- MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Online and King's Online courses
Wednesday 17 January, 10.30
All undergraduate programmes
Postgraduate taught programmes in:
- Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing
- Strategic Entrepreneurship
- Public Policy & Management
- International Management
Can I defer my place to a future ceremony?
All students will have the opportunity to defer to a ceremony in the following session. This can be done through the booking task once you have received your invite.
Important to know: You are only permitted to defer once after which point it will not be possible to include you in a ceremony.
I need a visa to attend my ceremony; what do I do?
We understand that some students will need to apply for another visa in order to attend their ceremony.
As part of the online booking process, you will be able to request a Visa Assistance Letter to assist the visa application process for yourself or your guests. This will be shared with you in your graduation ceremony invitation email.
Important to know: Visa Assistance letters produced by the Events team cannot be used to support a visa extension application. For support with this, please check Visa assistance for your graduation ceremony.
Can I reclaim costs for flights or accommodation if I am unable to attend a ceremony?
The university is unable to help with the reimbursement of flights, accommodation, or any costs associated with attending your graduation ceremony.
Please speak to your travel/accommodation provider in the first instance. We would advise all attendees to ensure cancellation is available on any bookings.
For information on booking tickets for you and guests, please refer to Key information about booking tickets and preparing for your graduation ceremony
How can I ensure I have access to my student record?
Please ensure that you have updated your Student Record with a personal email address, as this will be how we contact you regarding future updates.
If you experience any difficulties in accessing Student Records, please refer to our troubleshooting guidance in I need help accessing my student record.
The email address listed on Student Records will be the one at which we contact you going forward, so please ensure this is up to date if you wish to continue receiving communications regarding your re-arranged ceremony.
I’m a parent or guest of a graduating student. How can I keep up to date with the latest information regarding what options are available?
We know that graduation ceremonies can be just as important to parents and supporters as they are to our students themselves.
We will keep information up to date in this article, so please do check back regularly.
Will I still receive my degree certificate?
All graduates will receive their certificates by post within 3 months of the date of your award. Please ensure your home address is updated on your student record, as this is where the certificate will be sent.
We hope that your certificate will reach you sooner, but please be aware that this window allows for postal delays, international shipping and other unforeseen issues, including those relating to the ongoing pandemic.
- For updates and more specific information about degree certificates, please see Your Degree Certificate.
- For details on how to access your transcript, please see I need a transcript.
- To prove your degree award, module marks and other details about your course, we recommend using your HEAR.
How do I prove I have graduated whilst I wait for my hard copy degree certificate to arrive?
The quickest and simplest way for you to access documents proving your results, is to do so electronically.
To find out more about the options available, see our article I need to prove I’ve graduated.
Do I need to attend a ceremony to officially graduate?
Attending a graduation ceremony is not a requirement; you will still graduate and be awarded your degree once all your results have been ratified.
Once this process is complete, you have officially graduated. Attending a ceremony is a celebration event to mark your achievement.
Who can I contact with additional questions about graduation ceremonies?
If you’re still looking for more information, please check our related articles to the right, or take a look through our Graduation category for further articles about graduating and broader information about finishing university.
If you’re still not sure or can’t quite find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to log an enquiry with us and we will support you.
If you are studying on one of our online programmes, please do reach out to your dedicated Student Success Advisor directly if you have any queries.