Graduation dates and times

In July 2026, graduation ceremonies are planned to take place between Monday 13 July 2026 and Wednesday 29 July 2026.

The details on this page are the officially published dates and times for graduation ceremonies at the University.

All finalists are required to register a graduation choice from Monday 13 April 2026. You need to register your choice before the deadline to guarantee you can attend a ceremony in July.

In-person graduation dates

If choosing an in-person graduation, you can only attend the ceremony of your parent school.

Dates and times for each school are listed on this page. The schedule differs from previous years, as it doesn’t follow a fixed pattern.

Virtual graduation date

The next virtual graduation will be on Wednesday 29 July 2026.

Relaxed graduation date

The next relaxed graduation is planned for Tuesday 28 July 2026. Whether it goes ahead will depend on how many students express interest during the registration period.

Register your graduation choice

To register to attend your ceremony, or let us know you can’t attend, see our register your graduation choice page.

Once you’ve registered your graduation choice, we’ll send you a confirmation email. We’ll do everything possible to offer you the ceremony date and time shown on this page. However, in rare cases, operational requirements may mean we need to offer an alternative. If that happens, we’ll contact you promptly and offer support to help you celebrate your graduation.

If you can’t attend your ceremony

If you’re not available on the date and time for your ceremony, you can choose a later graduation to attend (usually the next July or December).

Depending on the time of year, there may also be the option to join a virtual graduation instead.

Alternatively, you have the option not to attend any graduation. 

You must register your graduation choice, even if you can’t attend.

Future graduation dates

In December 2026, graduation ceremonies are currently planned to take place on campus from Wednesday 9 December 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026. The full schedule is usually published on this page in September.

Graduation dates for July 2027 have not yet been confirmed. The schedule for July ceremonies is usually published in March or early April, so please check back then for updates.

Information about graduation dates beyond summer 2027 will be made available nearer the time.

Disclaimer

If the graduation ceremony cannot take place, if it is delayed, or the date/time needs to change due to circumstances beyond our control, the University will not be liable for any losses direct or otherwise incurred by graduands or their guests. 

Circumstances beyond our control can include fire, explosion, terrorist act (or threat of terrorist act), act of God, pandemic, national mourning (any member of the royal family), or as a result of any industrial action or dispute involving the University of Leeds.