Graduation Checklist

Please find below a checklist to assist you with everything you need to do before, during and after your graduation ceremony. 

No. Task Deadline

Prepare for Graduation

  1

Look at the graduation Timetable to see when you will be graduating. 

Before your congregation 

2

Book your place at graduation through your intranet account after receiving an email to say that graduation booking is open.  

October 2024

3

Ensure your full official name is correct. 

When booking your place

4

Inform us of any special requirements for you or your guests. 

When booking your place 
5

Clear all University debts.

By 22 November
6

Order your Academic gown from Ede and Ravenscroft.

By 25 November
On the Day
7

Arrive at Swansea University Bay Campus

Approximately 1½ hours before your congregation
8

Register, robe and have your official photographs taken in The College.  Outdoor queuing areas are not undercover.  Please dress weather-appropriate.

Arrive early to avoid the queues 
9 Have your official photograph taken in Y Twyni Any time before or after your congregation
10 Enter the Great Hall Auditorium and take your seats.  Doors will open approximately 45 minutes before your congregation start time
11

After your congregation, order your on-stage photo in Y Twyni

Any time after your congregation (around a 15 minute wait once ordered)

12 Return your gown to The College After your congregation
After Graduation
13 Congratulations, you are now an automatic member of our Alumni Association, find out more
14 Swansea Employability Academy is still here to help you with your next steps in starting your career.
15 If you need a replacement certificate or another transcript please contact myunihub@swansea.ac.uk 
16 Please let us know any feedback you have from your graduation day.