Graduation Making the most of your day
On this page you will find a breakdown of how the ceremonies usually run along with other useful and fun information about the day to celebrate your achievements.
Graduation Hints and Tips
Being prepared for graduation is crucial, knowing where to go, what to bring etc, so below is our checklist of different elements to consider before coming to graduation.
Download the graduation steps here.
What to bring/prepare
- Either add your e-ticket to your wallet, download the PDF or screenshot yours and your guests e-tickets. Signal in The Barbican is limited so better to prepare this ahead of time.
- Graduation gowns like to move around as you move through out the day especially over dresses, so bringing a brooch or pin to fasten the gown to your clothing can be helpful.
- As a Graduand you will return to your assigned seat, meaning you are able to leave items at yours seat as you cross the stage e.g. your bag, comfortable shoes, etc.
Timings for your ceremony
Timings for your ceremonies are very important and knowing them in advance can help you plan everything from travel arrangements to celebration meals after graduation.
| Morning Ceremony | Afternoon Ceremony | |
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Registration |
08:00 - 09:30 | 13:00 - 14:30 |
| Gowning | 08:00 - 09:30 | 13:00 - 14:45 |
| Photography | 08:00 - 09:45 | 13:00 - 14:45 |
| Take your seat | 09:30 - 09:45 | 14:30 - 14:45 |
| Ceremony | 10:00 - 11:45 | 15:00 - 16:45 |
| Drinks reception | 11:45 - 12:30 | 16:45 - 17:30 |
| Home time | 12:30 | 17:30 |
Social Media
Everyone at graduation takes photos and posts them, you do, we do, sometimes even your family. Even if you didn't know before they appeared on your Facebook feed.
Tag your photo's with #ulawgrad and they will appear on our liveprospectus page and why not get involved in one of our TikToks like our previous students have below.
graduationThe Barbican Centre
Find out more information on how to get to the Barbican Centre and accomodation close by on our venue information page.
Places to Visit
London has a wide variey of iconic attractions, the following selection are all within 30 minutes by train from the Barbican Centre, and whilst your in London and potentially have the free time why not factor something in to make the most out of your time at Graduation.
Historic Sites
Natural History Museum
The Natrual History Museum in London exhibits a range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk
Location: Google Maps
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design.
Website: www.vam.ac.uk/
Location: Google Maps
London Zoo
London Zoo is the world oldest scientific zoo opening in 1828 with a wide range of amazing wildlife
Website: www.londonzoo.org/
Location: Google Maps
Fun and Quriky
Monopoly Lifesized
Enjoy regular sized monoploy? Enjoy the competitiveness? Why not supersize it it and anjoy a lifesized experience putting you on the board.
Website: www.monopolylifesized.com/
Location: Google Maps
Junkyard Golf
Fancy a game of crazy golf, in groups of four take on Shoreditch's 9-hole courses and see who has the best putter.
Website: www.junkyardgolfclub.co.uk
Location: Google Maps
Places to eat and drink
Whether you are looking for a quick bite to settle the nervous excitment before graduation or looking for a location for your celebration meal then below are a few places to get started along with the how to get 10% at locations at the Barbican Centre.
Restaurants
Café Rouge
French inspired cuisine.
Dishoom
Indian inspired streetfood.
Bar Duoro
Laid back portuguese inspired food
Barbican Bar and Grill
Comfort food that everyones craves. Use code "LAW10" for 10% discount.
Barbican Brasserie
Simple delicious dishes. Use code "LAW10" for 10% discount.
Café's
Blank Street
Black Sheep Coffee
Rosslyn Coffee
Barbie Green
Australian inspired Cafe - Staff favourite
graduationAlumni Network
Your time with us doesn’t end once you've completed your studies. As a graduate you are eligible to become a member of our Alumni Network – joining our global community of over 100,000 alumni worldwide.