Plan your day
Your graduation checklist
We can’t wait to celebrate your big day with you. To make sure you have everything in place, follow our eight-step graduation checklist.
3. Order your gown
- Book your gown through Ede & Ravenscroft. They're collected and fitted on the day of your ceremony at Owen Building, City Campus.
- Before booking, make sure you have your height, head and chest measurements ready.
4. Pre-order photos
- To avoid queuing on the day, pre-order your graduation photos through Ede & Ravenscroft.
- There’s no deadline to order photos and you can buy them on the day if you prefer.
5. Order your film and free clip
- Don't forget to order your graduation film, capturing your whole ceremony.
- You can also register for a free ceremony clip, showing your big moment on stage.
6. Plan your travel, celebrations and accommodation
- If you don’t already know, find out when your ceremony starts.
- To collect your gown and have your photos taken, arrive at Owen Building, City Campus two hours before your ceremony starts.
- Your graduation will take place at Ponds Forge, a 10 to 15 minute walk from Owen Building. Graduation Hall doors open 30 minutes before your ceremony starts.
- Planning a post-ceremony celebration? Check out the city centre restaurants offering special graduation deals.
- If you want to book accommodation in Sheffield, we advise you wait until your ticket allocation is confirmed or book a flexible rate. We offer special hotel rates for all our visitors. Please note these rates are subject to change.
Graduation guides
On the day
Wondering what graduation will be like? Our on the day guide covers everything you’ll do on your big day.
What to expect
The venues
Here’s everything you need to know about 2024’s venues – the world-renowned Ponds Forge and our revamped Owen Building at City Campus.
Where you’ll graduate
After you graduate
As soon as you graduate, you’ll join our global alumni network with free career support and lifelong opportunities.
Join our alumni community