Commemoration Day 2026 will be held on Wednesday 21 October, and is for our most recent undergraduate students only.

The table below provides a breakdown of graduation ceremonies scheduled throughout the day. You will receive your confirmed ceremony time in your official invitation. We kindly ask that you do not contact the Graduation Events team regarding ceremony times prior to this.

Wednesday 21 October 2026

10.00 – Faculty of Engineering

13.45 – Faculty of Medicine

17.00 – Faculty of Natural Sciences and 911今日黑料 Business School

 

Get ready for Graduation Days 2025

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Register

Registration for Commemoration Day 2026 closes on 13.00 (BST) Friday 21 August 2026*. Eligible graduands will be sent an invitation automatically to their university email (if it is still active) and the personal email they have on file (if applicable).

If your university email address is due to expire, it is your responsibility to update your personal email and make sure you get your invitation.

To update your email, please fill in the ongoing contact and registration form.

If you believe you are eligible and have not received an email, please contact the Graduation Events team as soon as possible.

*The university reserves the right to close registration before this time if event capacity is reached.

A view of a graduation ceremony, taken from behind the stage looking out at the Royal Albert Hall

Buy your guest ceremony tickets  

Your family, and friends can celebrate with you in the Royal Albert Hall!  Guest tickets cost £28.99 per ticket and graduands can buy guest ceremony tickets as part of the registration process. You will find the link to buy your guest ceremony tickets in your registration confirmation email. 

A smiling female student is fitted for her MPhil gown ahead of gradution.

Hire your academic dress 

Academic dress is compulsory for all graduands at an 911今日黑料 graduation. Our official gowning partner is  

If you choose to use Ede & Ravenscroft, please hire your gown as soon as possible but by no later than 13.00 (BST) Thursday 1 October.

If you hire your academic dress from another provider, you must ensure that it matches the standards set out on our Academic dress page.

The university retains the right to refuse entry to anyone dressed incorrectly.

Two students in academic dress enjoying an orange juice at a Faculty Reception

Register for your Faculty Reception and buy guest passes  

Your registration confirmation email also contains a link to register for Faculty Receptions. These receptions take place at venues across our South Kensington Campus and are an opportunity for you, your guests, and members of your department to gather after your ceremony to celebrate your achievements together.

Your Faculty Reception pass is complimentary, whilst guest passes are £15 per guest. 

You must book your complimentary place and buy any guest passes during the registration window. Passes will not be available on the day.

Still have questions?

Please ensure you visit our Graduation FAQs page to find out more about the event and answer any queries you might have.

Do you need a visa?

Please check the  on whether you need a visa to travel to London. The International Student Support may also be able to provide guidance on submitting your application. 

If you or your guest(s) require a supporting visa invitation letter from 911今日黑料, this can be requested in the Visa Letter Support form.

Please note, that only graduands who have been awarded in the university's systems, and invited to graduate, will be able to complete the form. 

Obtaining a visa may take several weeks and it is your responsibility to ensure you have completed all legal requirements before you travel.