Graduation
Find out everything you need to know about Graduation: dates, tickets, gown hire, photography and more.
Watch Summer 2026 ceremonies again on YouTube.
Graduation dates
Winter Graduation 2026
Ceremony 1: Thursday 19 November 2026 at 14:30
- Stirling Business School
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
Ceremony 2: Friday 20 November 2026 at 10:00
- Faculty of Health, Sport and Society (excluding the School of Education and Social Work)
Ceremony 3: Friday 20 November 2026 at 14:30
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Education and Social Work
Students identified as eligible to graduate in November 2026 will receive the Graduation Registration Invitation via email on 9 September 2026. Students who have not received an email but believe they may be eligible to graduate should contact certificates@stir.ac.uk to discuss their eligibility status. Graduation Registration for the November 2026 ceremonies will open on Wednesday 16 September at 10:00.
Summer Graduation 2027
Tuesday 22 June 2027
Wednesday 23 June 2027
Thursday 24 June 2027
Students will be contacted in April 2027 via their email account regarding the online
Winter Graduation 2027
Thursday 25 November 2027
Friday 26 November 2027
Summer Graduation 2028
Tue 27, Wed 28 and Thu 29 Jun 2028
Winter Graduation 2028
Thu 23 and Fri 24 Nov 2028
Summer Graduation 2029
Tue 26, Wed 27 and Thu 28 Jun 2029
Winter Graduation 2029
Thu 22 and Fri 23 Nov 2029
Summer Graduation 2030
Tue 25, Wed 26 and Thu 27 Jun 2030
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Tickets
Every graduand will receive two guest tickets to attend the ceremony and graduation reception.
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Academic dress
Find out how to hire your academic hood and gown and what the dress code is for the day.
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Graduation merchandise and photography
Find out about photography on the day plus our wide range of merchandise which make great souvenirs or gifts.
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Celebrate at home
Can't make the ceremony? Print, cut, stick and celebrate with our range of graduation day downloads!
Live webcast
Loved ones can't join you on the day? Don't worry, they can still share this moment by watching our live webcast, which is available during each ceremony.
After you graduate
As a graduate you're a lifelong member of our alumni community. Find out how we can support you as you take your next steps.