Graduation
London Campus Graduations
Information on graduation ceremonies for students at our London Campus.
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Graduation is a time to celebrate your hard work and your achievements.
When you graduate from York St John London you get to celebrate this moment in the stunning historic setting of London Guildhall. Be surrounded by history and share the moment with friends, family and staff who have supported you along the way. This is your day.
Ceremony dates
The London graduation ceremonies will be taking place at the London Guildhall on:
17, 18 and 19 March 2026
Dates for our London Campus March 2026 Graduation ceremonies are available to view below. Please note that dates published on this web page could be subject to changes.
If you have any questions about London graduations, please email graduationlondon@yorksj.ac.uk.
Visa support letters
It may be necessary for international graduates to request an invitation letter to support a visa application. Shortly after you receive your ceremony invitation you will also receive an invitation letter to support a visiting visa application. These letters are due to be sent via email by Friday 19th December 2025. For policy/regulatory purposes, we are not able to name guests, only the graduate we hold a student ceremony record for. We cannot provide personalised visa letters for family/ friends.
Graduation guide and programme March 2026
Our Graduation Guide provides everything you need to know about your upcoming graduation ceremony, including how to make your booking, what to do on the day and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Download: Graduation Guide London Campus March 2026 (PDF, 1.7MB)
Gowning and photography costs
Information on gowning and photography costs for our London graduation ceremonies.
You must wear a gown and hat for your ceremony. You can either hire a cap and gown or buy them. The online hire cost from Graduation Attire, includes gown, cap and hood is £42 for a Bachelor and Masters gown and £45 for a Doctoral gown. If you forget to pre-order your gown, the hire cost on the day will be higher than the prices above.
When you hire or purchase a gown, you will have the opportunity to have your photograph taken and buy official photographs. There are a range of packages available at different prices, starting from around £30.
Ordering official photographs is not a requirement. You are allowed to take your own photos on the day.
