Owen Building

Owen Building

Join the pre-ceremony buzz as Owen Building transforms into a hub of activity – with gowning, photography and great spots to grab a selfie.

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Hallam Square, Sheffield, S1 2LX

Graduates outside Owen Building
Owen building graduation campus map
City Campus map

Gown collection and fitting

  • Collect your gown from Hallam View on Level 6. We’ll help you put it on.
  • You can collect your gown from 8am. If it's busy, those collecting gowns for the next ceremony will be prioritised. We recommend arriving two hours before your ceremony to collect your gown.
  • Lifts and stairs are accessible from the main entrance and will be open from 8am.

Photography

  • Once you’ve got your gown on, make your way to Hallam Hall on Level 6 for your professional photos.

Food and drink

Chef Hallam, Level 6

  • Breakfast served 8am to 11.30am 
  • Lunch served 11.30am to 2.30pm

Graduation coffee pod, Level 6

  • Barista coffee, sandwiches and snacks served 8.30am to 4pm

Toilets and baby changing

  • There are toilets and baby changing facilities on Level 6, next to gowning and photography.
  • There are more toilets located on Level 5 in the main entrance and on Level 7.

Accessibility

  • City Campus is fully accessible. You can find lifts in the main entrance, with accessible toilets on Level 6 next to gowning and photography.
  • There are a limited number of blue badge holder parking spaces at the main entrance to City Campus. These are available on a first-come, first served basis.
  • Find out more about the accessibility of our buildings.

Selfie spots

Graduates meeting  and checking caps
Outside by the greenery
Outside Owen
Facing the main entrance
Graduate in Owen building
Looking down from Level 6
Owen signage
Signage in the main entrance

Graduation guides

Graduate getting gowned on graduation day

Plan your day

Get graduation-ready with our preparation checklist – including tickets, gowns, photos and travel information.

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Sheffield Hallam University Graduates in front of flowering Hallam H

On the day

Wondering what graduation will be like? Our on the day guide covers everything you’ll do on your big day.

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Graduates celebrating by chucking hats in the air

After you graduate

As soon as you graduate, you’ll join our global alumni network with free career support and lifelong opportunities.

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