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Graduation Ceremonies

Find detailed information regarding your ceremony on our Student e:Vision portal (Student log-in required)

The December graduation ceremonies will be streamed live here

Ceremonies will take place between 8th and 18th September 2020 for students who have been completed with an award by Friday 7th August 2020. Further information will be published in the New Year. 

December 2019

Graduation ceremonies will take place on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December at Grand Station, Wolverhampton for Postgraduate students and students from the Institute of Health who have been completed with an award by 8th November 2019.

Information about your ceremony will soon be available on the graduation page of e:Vision.

Under no circumstances should you contact Grand Station about these ceremonies.

Celebrate your achievements with family and friends at a University of Wolverhampton graduation ceremony.

How to Apply

Students who are eligible to attend our next graduation ceremony may now apply via the graduation page on e:Vision. Applications will close on Tuesday 12th November 2019 and late applications will not be accepted.
 
  

Guest tickets

Guest tickets will be charged at £15 per person.

Once students have applied to attend their ceremony they will be able to purchase a maximum of 2 tickets. Subject to availability more tickets will be released at 12pm on Wednesday 13 November on a first come first served basis. Ticket sales will close at 5pm on Tuesday 3 December or when sold out.

All guest tickets must be purchased via the graduation page of e:Vision.

Graduation is a ceremonial occasion which young children can find tedious. In the interest of other patrons children under 5 years of age will not be admitted to the ceremony.

All graduates must wear smart attire to their ceremony.  Students not wearing the correct academic gown will not be presented for their award.

Students should order their gown from Ede and Ravenscroft.

Robes are collected and returned to Grand Station, Sun Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF.

Photography

The University's official photographer offers portrait and presentation photography services at graduation. Visit H Tempest's website for more information.

Presentation photos

Digital photos are taken of each finalist as they are presented with their award. These can be purchased immediately after the ceremony.

You can also view and purchase your graduation portraits online. Just visit Tempest Photography.

Please use the University's Official Appointed Graduation Photography Service

The University has appointed Tempest Photography as its official Graduation Photography service. Please be aware that other photographers may approach you. They may even try to persuade you that they are official. They are not. Should any other supplier approach you offering photography services, please understand that they do so without the approval, authorisation or consent of your University and and the standards of the service they offer cannot be assured. Any commission the University obtains through its contract with Tempest Photography is re-invested into enhancing the student experience. If you choose to take up their alternative service, you risk using a supplier with;

  • no permission to use the University crest
  • No foil-blocking on mounts
  • Limited product range
  • Poor after-sales service
  • Flawed studio set-up
  • Negligible or no industry qualifications
  • Inferior equipment, paper and mounts
  • Environmentally unsound processes

For peace of mind and to ensure your day and your achievement are commemorated in they way they deserve to by, choose Tempest Photography.

  • Official University Crest - foil-blocked onto mounts
  • Studio Photography - Qualified portrait photographers
  • Ceremony Photography - You receiving your award
  • Environmental Policy - fully vetted by your University
  • Technology - The most advanced digital laboratory in Europe
  • Products - Matchless range of high-quality packs and frames
  • After-sales - Always somebody ready to take your call
  • Special Offers - Free mini-prints

As a souvenir of your time spent at Wolverhampton, we have a selection of gifts - both decorative and practical - available to purchase through our GoShop store.

Where to buy

Online: All gifts and souvenirs, are available to buy online through our e-store GoShop.

Your FREE Alumni Gifts

When you graduate you become an alumnus of the University

You'll be joining a global alumni community of over 130,000 graduates from more than 130 countires

Visit our Alumni Team desk to collect your FREE graduation gift! .... after your ceremony.

Ceremonies on 17th and 18th December are taking place at

Grand Station

Sun Street

Wolverhampton

WV10 0BF

For all the information you need about the day please refer to the Graduation December 2019 - Instructions (Word doc 202k) or visit the Graduation FAQs

The ceremonies on 17th and 18th December will take place at Grand Station, Sun Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF. 

Take a look at our Interactive map.

If travelling by bus or train you will find that the Grand Theatre is walking distance from both stations. Bus routes can be found via the National Express and Train routes can be found via National Rail Enquiries.

Celebrate in style at the University's official Graduation Ball

8pm - midnight, Friday 18 Septeember 2020

Tickets on sale soon!

If you need to contact a member of staff please log any questions regarding graduation on the Evision Helpdesk via your Evision account on the current students webpage or refer to the Graduation FAQs

 

 

Once you graduate you become alumni of the University of Wolverhampton and members of the Alumni Association.

Our Alumni Association community is more than 140,000 graduates strong from over 130 countires worldwide. It's like the Students' Union for you after graduation, here to support you for life, both professionally and socially, including professional networking, events and reunions. 

Make sure you stay connected! Tell us the best way us to keep in touch and support you - visit your Alumni Association!