A guide to graduation
Everything you need know for our upcoming event
The date of the University of Portsmouth London Graduation ceremony is Friday 28 November 2025.
What you need to know
- When is Graduation: The Graduation ceremony will take place on Friday 28 November 2025 at 1pm. Pre-ceremony festivities will begin from 12pm at the venue.
- Tickets: Graduates can book 2 complimentary tickets via Student View, available for download 48 hours before the ceremony. Guest tickets will be emailed to the email address provided during booking. Do not take screenshots, as only the original e-Ticket can be scanned. Additional tickets may be available for purchase later, and we'll email graduates if any become available to purchase for their ceremony.
- Where it will take place: The ceremony will take place at the Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF. A map will be provided prior to the ceremony.
- Book accommodation and post-ceremony activities: Numerous accommodation options are available in Waltham Forest. If you fancy a celebratory meal too, explore places to eat in the city and make sure to book!
- Booking gowning and photography: To book your cap and gown and to book a photography package, please use our online system.
- Gowning and dress code: Graduates will need to book their gowning, to collect on the day from 10am. Graduation ceremonies are formal events, so we expect graduates and their guests to dress smartly. Please consider comfort in sitting, standing, and walking, especially with your footwear. Improper attire may result in denial of entry to the ceremony.
Information for international guests
- Visa support letters: Graduates can request visa support letters for guests during ticket booking.
- Applying for a Standard Visitor visa: Guests may need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa to attend the ceremony.
What to expect on the day
The address of the venue is: Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF.
The nearest underground station is Walthamstow Central Station which is a 15/20 minute walk to the venue. Walthamstow Central Station operates both the Victoria Line and London Overground.
A map will be provided to you prior to the ceremony.
Graduates can collect their cap and gown on the day of their ceremony at the venue from 10am.
On arrival, stewards will direct people where to collect their cap and gown.
Graduates can collect their cap and gown from 10am at the venue.
Please ensure you arrive ready for the ceremony at least an hour before the ceremony begins for the pre-ceremony reception.
Graduates will be able to book their photography through this link.