If you’ve almost completed your time at Manchester, and are looking forward to celebrating your successes with friends and family at Graduation, you will need to complete a few steps to make sure you’re all set for the big day.
All information on how to complete these steps can be found on the ‘Get ready to graduate’ and ‘On the day’ sections of the graduation website – read over these pages carefully ahead of your ceremony, and take a look at our handy video below 👇🏼 for a quick re-cap.
1. Have you registered?
Even if you’re not attending, please still register your intention – the deadline to register is by the end of day on Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The schedule of ceremonies can be found here.
2. Have you booked your guest tickets?
We guarantee two free guest tickets for every student. Remember, you need to complete your your registration in both the Student System and via gown supplier Ede & Ravenscroft (E&R). E&R will send you your guest tickets.
3. Have you checked your name and home address is correct in the Student System?
To do this, scroll down to ‘other student services’ on the accessing university systems page.
4. Have you paid all outstanding tuition fees?
You won’t be able to graduate until you’ve settled all your debts and paid all outstanding fees. If you are unsure what debts you owe to the University, email the Credit Control Team (self.funding@manchester.ac.uk) as soon as possible.
5. If you’re not attending, have you registered to say ‘No’ and checked your information is correct?
You’ll need to check your name, home address, home telephone number, and home email address are all up to date on the Student System, so we can send your certificate to you.
6. Have you ordered your cap and gown?
You must wear official academic dress (a gown, hood and cap) to your ceremony. You can book these online here. The deadline to order your gown is Monday, 23 November 2026.
7. Have you familiarised yourself with what you need to do on the day?
Wondering what to expect on the day? Watch our walkthrough video below to guide you through the experience and help you prepare. You can also visit the ‘On the day’ page of the Graduation website for more information.
8. Have you booked your accommodation?
If you or your friends and family need to stay overnight in Manchester, The Hyatt Hotel right here on campus has preferential rates especially for graduates and their guests. Find out more and book using promo code 280581.