UWE Bristol Graduation ceremonies

We’re excited to be hosting the UWE Bristol graduations from Mon 21 – Thu 31 July. We’re looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2025 through our doors to celebrate their amazing achievements.

Here you will find out how graduates and their guests can prepare for the graduation ceremonies, what happens on the day, and information about building and box office opening times.

What happens on graduation day

​Find out what happens before, during and after your graduation ceremony. Including information about getting to Bristol Beacon, getting ready for your ceremony, what happens in the ceremony.

Find out what happens on graduation day

When are graduation ceremonies taking place?

Find the full schedule for the UWE Bristol graduation ceremonies taking place at Bristol Beacon.

View full schedule

Can I buy additional tickets?

Tickets for graduations need to be purchased in advance. Graduates will have received an email from the UWE Graduation team with details on how to book tickets.

If you need to purchase additional tickets on the day of your graduation, please speak to the Graduation team at the registration desk.

You can purchase additional tickets immediately after you register. If you have already registered, you can skip the registration queue and purchase tickets.

Access requirements

If you have any access needs for you or your guests please contact the UWE graduation team at graduation@uwe.ac.uk or call +44 (0)117 32 83934 (Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00 GMT).

Bristol Beacon is an accessible venue with level access to stage, seating and areas of quiet space.

Find out more about access at Bristol Beacon

Will the graduations be live streamed?

All of the graduation ceremonies will be broadcast live online and available to watch again on demand. The live stream will start once the ceremonies begin.

Watch graduation live stream

What happens if I’m late?

Please arrive in good time to register, collect your gowns and prepare for your ceremony. If you or your guests are running late, don’t worry, our graduations team are here to help you.

There is no cut off time for entry into the ceremony. However if you or your guests are very late, you might be directed to the Upper Tier and we cannot guarantee your guests will be seated together.

If graduates have not registered in good time, your name may not be called out in the ceremony. If your guests are present, but you are late, your guests can register your name in advance if you know you’re running late.

Lost property

The graduations team will manage all lost property for the UWE Bristol graduations. Items will be collected after each ceremony. If you have lost an item, please contact the welcome desk.