New Ceremony Details TBC
Your Graduation, Your Moment.
Each year, thousands of students celebrate in ̽»¨´óÉñ Cathedral, then continue the day at ̽»¨´óÉñ Castle. Use this page to register, book your gown, plan guests and find the key timings fast.
The Essentials
Registering for your Ceremony
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.
Order Your Gown
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 September ceremonies is Midnight 9th August 2026
Purchase Your Guest Tickets
All Graduands who register before the deadline of the 9th August 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
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.
Dates and Schedule
| Ceremony | 10.30am | 2.30pm | 7.30pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 7th September | No Ceremony | College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ Law School
|
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ School of Humanities and Heritage
School of Education and Communication
|
| Tuesday 8th September | College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ International Business School
|
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ International Business School
|
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ International Business School
School of Defence, Security and Executive Education
|
| Wednesday 9th September | College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ School of Creative Arts
|
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
̽»¨´óÉñ School of Design and Architecture
|
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Social and Political Sciences
|
| Thursday 10th September |
College of Health and Science ̽»¨´óÉñ Medical School
School of Natural Sciences
|
College of Health and Science
School of Agri-Food Technology and Manufacturing
School of Natural Sciences
School of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing
|
College of Health and Science
School of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing
|
| Monday 14th September | College of Health and Science
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
|
College of Health and Science
School of Health and Care Sciences
|
No Ceremony |
̽»¨´óÉñ International Business School - Course Breakdown
Tuesday 8th September - 10.30am
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accountancy and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Economics
- 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
- Master of Science in Accounting and Finance
- Master of Science in Economics and Finance
- Master of Science in Governance
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Advertising and Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Marketing and Advertising
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sports Business Management
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Events Management
- Master of Science in Digital Marketing
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Certificate of Higher Education in International Year 1 Marketing and Tourism
Tuesday 8th September - 2.30pm
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours Professional Practice in Leadership and Management
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management (Aerospace and Airworthiness Management)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management (Communications Engineering Management)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Management (Communications Management)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Resource Management (Open)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Logistics Management
- Foundation Degree in Management
- Foundation Degree in Science in Operations Management
- Master of Science in Logistics Management
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Science in Management with Human Resources
- Master of Science in Management with Marketing
- Master of Science in Management with Project Management
- Master of Science in Management with Supply Chain
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Master of Business Administration in Leadership
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership
- Certificate of Higher Education in International Year 1 Business and Management
Tuesday 8th September - 7.30pm
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Management
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business with Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business Management
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Equine Business Management
- Master of Business Administration (Full-time)
- Master of Science in International Business
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Applied Business Studies
- Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Global Business
School of Natural Sciences - Course Breakdown
Thursday 10th June 2026 – 10.30amÂ
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Geography
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Animal Behaviour and Welfare with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biochemistry with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biomedical Science with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Bioveterinary Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Bioveterinary Science with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Ecology and Conservation
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Ecology and Conservation with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Equine Sport Science & Coaching
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Equine Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Biosciences
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Zoology
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Zoology with Science Foundation YearÂ
- Foundation Degree in Science in Applied Equine Management (Coaching)
- Foundation Degree is Science in Applied Equine Management (Therapy)
- Master of Biosciences in Biochemistry
- Master of Biosciences in Biology
- Master of Biosciences in Biomedical Science
- Master of Biosciences in Bioveterinary Science
- Master of Biosciences in Zoology
- Master of Science in Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery
- Master of Science in Clinical Animal Behaviour
- Master of Science in Microbiology
Thursday 10th June 2026 – 2.30pm
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry for Drug Discovery and Development
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry with Education
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry with Maths
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Chemistry with Science Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Science with Science Foundation Year
- Master of Chemistry in Chemistry
- Master of Chemistry in Chemistry for Drug Discovery and Development
- Master of Chemistry in Chemistry for Drug Discovery and Development with Science Foundation Year
- Master of Chemistry in Chemistry with Education
- Master of Chemistry in Chemistry with Science Foundation Year
- Master of Chemistry in Forensic Chemistry
- Master of Science in Forensic Science
School of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing - Course Breakdown
Thursday 10th June 2026 – 2.30pm
- Bachelor of Science with Honours Health, Exercise and Nutrition
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Health and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physical Education and Sport
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport and Exercise Therapy
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport Development and Coaching
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport, Coaching & Development
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Strength & Conditioning
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Strength and Conditioning in Sport
- Master of Science in Sports Therapy
Thursday 10th June 2026 – 7.30pm
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology with Forensic Psychology
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology with Mental Health
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Science in Counselling
- Master of Science in Developmental Psychology
- Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
- Master of Science in Psychological Research Methods
- Master of Science in Sports Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Well-being Practitioner
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI)
On the day
| Details | 10.30am Ceremony | 2.30pm Ceremony | 7.30pm Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival |
8.00am - 9.15am |
11.30am - 1.15pm |
5.00pm - 6.15pm |
| Tickets & Gown Collection (Castle) |
8.00am - 9.15am |
12.00pm - 1.15pm |
5.00pm - 6.15pm |
| Photography (Before Ceremony) |
8.00am - 9.30am |
12.00pm - 1.30pm |
5.00pm - 6.30pm |
| Cathedral Doors Open |
9.30am |
1.30pm |
6.30pm |
| Cathedral Doors Close |
10.00am |
2.00pm |
7.00pm |
| Celebration Marquee |
1 hour after ceremony |
1 hour after ceremony |
1 hour after ceremony |
| Photography (After Ceremony) |
After ceremony until 1.00pm |
After ceremony until 5.00pm |
After ceremony until 9.30pm |
| Gown Return Deadline |
1.00pm |
5.00pm |
10.00pm |
Ceremony
The ceremony will take place at , 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.
Dress Code
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.
Watch Online
All our ceremonies are live streamed, you will be able to watch them Live on our . 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.
Graduation Festival
To celebrate your incredible accomplishments, we host a Graduation Festival within ̽»¨´óÉñ 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.
Terms and Conditions
Please read our Graduation Terms and Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have not received my 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.̽»¨´óÉñ@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 31st July 2026
- Paid all outstanding academic tuition fees before 31st July 2026
- Not already attended a ̽»¨´óÉñ graduation ceremony for the same award
I need a graduation invite letter for visa requirements, how do I get one?
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 photos taken?
Our graduation festival takes place in , here you can collect your tickets, gown and have professional photos taken.
The University's official photographers are . 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 ̽»¨´óÉñ 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 ̽»¨´óÉñ’s . 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 ̽»¨´óÉñ 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 ̽»¨´óÉñ 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 ̽»¨´óÉñ on the City of ̽»¨´óÉñ Council's (please note that the Castle Hill car park may be closed over the graduation period due to its location next to ̽»¨´óÉñ 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.
Contact Us
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