Congratulations class of 2026!

The Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies will take place from 20 to 24 July.
To ensure your day runs smoothly, we have compiled all the essential information, key deadlines, and preparation steps you need right here.

Preparing for your day...

Graduation Octagon all set-up

Travel, venue and security

To help you arrive stress-free, we’ve gathered all the essential information here on travel, parking, security and accessibility.
robing

Tickets, robing and photograpy

Here is your step-by-step guide to what you need to do before taking your seat!
Two graduates hugging

Your itinerary

Plan your day in detail. Use our compiled day planner to ensure you are in the right place at the right time.

Helpful video guides...

Video run through of your graduation day

Your day - a few tips to help your day run as smoothly as possible

What happens in the ceremony

What happens in the ceremony? Watch this short clip and find out more here? 

Doffing the cap

Doffing your cap - how and when.

What's happening on campus....

champagne clinking
School receptions 
Golden balloons spell the word 'Sheffield' outside the Student's Union on graduation day.
Campus activity, catering and souvenirs 
Phone streaming grad
Ceremony live streaming 

Useful to know...

Ceremony schedule

There are 18 ceremonies taking place from Monday 20 - Friday 24 July. 

Full schedule by subject

On the day help

If you have any questions during the day you can visit the Enquiries Desk inside the Octagon Centre from 8.15am every morning until 5.15pm on Wednesday/Friday and 7.45pm on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday.

If your query isn't urgent, please use the link below to contact us via email.

Contact form

Join our Alumni community

Once you graduate, you automatically join a global community of over 350,000 alumni (former students) ready to support your next steps.

Find out more here