Friday 26 September 2025 (pm)
** Bookings for this ceremony will open on Tuesday 29 July from 10am**
| From | To | Activity | Location |
|---|
| 13:30 | 15:00 | Registration | Foyer, Ground Floor |
| 13:30 | 15:00 | Collection of academic dress | Lendal rooms, Ground Floor |
| 13:30 | 18:00 | Photography | Sports hall, Ground Floor |
| 14:45 | | Auditorium doors open | All Levels (see tickets) |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Musical Programme | Auditorium |
| 15:30 | 17:00 | Ceremony | Auditorium |
| 17:00 | 17:30 | Celebratory drinks | All Levels |
| | 18:00 | Return of academic dress | Y01 Lounge, Ground Floor |
This page was last updated 17 July 2025. The final version will be posted 2-3 weeks before the ceremony.
Arrival and registration
Upon arrival, please head to the Registration desks to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. To help you get around the venue on the day, we have created an information sheet, which includes a map of the venue. You may find it useful to download or print out a copy of this to refer to on the day.
Please be advised that there is no cloakroom at this venue and only small bags will be permitted.Security checks will be in force on the day and may be repeated if you leave the building at any point.
If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Registration and Enquiry desks will be pleased to help you.
Academic Dress
If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect this once you have registered. Collection will be open from 13:30 and all hired items should be returned by 18:00.
For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our preferred supplier, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.
Photography
The photography studios will be open from 13:30. The service will also be available after the ceremony. Please be advised that there may be queues, so allow yourself plenty of time.
A photograph will also be taken of you when you cross the stage. This photograph will be available to purchase after the ceremony at the venue and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com.
For further details on the photography services available on your ceremony day, including how to pre-book, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.
The ceremony
The doors to the auditorium will open at 14:45 and the musical program will start. You and your guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Your ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Further details about the ceremony proceedings can be found on ‘Your ceremony day’.
Post-ceremony drinks
After the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to join the academic procession for a celebratory glass of sparkling wine or soft drink.
