Graduation
Graduation
Current Graduations consist of a formal ceremony in which graduands walk across the stage in the William Aston Hall to shake hands with the Vice-Chancellor. This is followed by a festival-style celebration, providing a space outside for graduands and their families to relax and mingle with each other. There is live entertainment, outdoor games, a range of different photo opportunities, a wide selection of food stalls, a bar and lots more for you to enjoy!
Relive all the action from #WUGrad24 here.
Delve into all the photos capturing the memorable moments from across the three days of ceremonies.
FAQs
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- When will Graduation take place in 2025?
We will be hosting Graduation ceremonies in April 2025 and October 2025.
The April ceremonies will be held April 15, 16 and 17. All eligible students will have received invitations via their student and listed personal email addresses.
- Will these plans remain the same for Graduations beyond 2025?
From 2026, we will move to a set yearly schedule consisting of two Graduations, but not necessarily in the same months as those for 2025. More information on this will be shared in due course.
- Am I eligible for Graduation?
Eligibility is determined by the award received and the award conferral date, provided there are no outstanding financial issues on the student account.
The April 2025 ceremonies will be for those who have received their results since our last Graduation in May 2024. Graduates eligible for these ceremonies will be contacted directly.
The October 2025 ceremonies will be for those who receive their results between January 2025 and Summer 2025.
- Can I defer or be invited to a different ceremony?
You can only be invited to one ceremony, and deferrals are not permitted.
Graduation is offered as a celebration of your achievement, but attendance is optional and not required for your award to be conferred.
- When will I receive information about tickets?
We have sent initial information about tickets, gowns, and photography to eligible graduates for the April 2025 ceremonies. If you have not received an email and believe you are eligible to attend, please contact us at graduation@wrexham.ac.uk.
Graduate ticketing for the April 2025 ceremonies will remain open until Friday, February 7, 2025. It is important to confirm your attendance by this deadline. If we do not receive confirmation, we will assume you will not be attending.
This year guest tickets will cost £10 each, although please also note that the University has agreed a reduced hire charge for gowns.
We are anticipating that it will be a well-attended event. Once attendance numbers are confirmed, additional tickets may become available for purchase, subject to venue capacity.
For students receiving awards between January 2025 and Summer 2025, more information about tickets, gowns, and photography will be provided closer to the October 2025 ceremonies.
- Would I have to apply for a new VISA to attend my Graduation ceremony?
If at the time of Graduation, you are in the UK within the conditions of your current visa, then no further action is necessary, you can attend graduation. If you have returned home and are not in possession of any right to be in the UK, you will need to apply for a visitors’ visa to travel to the UK and attend graduation. To do this, you need to follow guidance on the UKVI website.
You can now request VISA letters through your eVision account.
- Can I have a VISA letter for my family or friends?
We do not provide letters with family members' names on. This will be an invitation letter to you as the Graduand showing the reason why you wish to come to the UK.
This can also be used by your family to show why they wish to visit the UK. Further information on applying for visas can be found on the Home Office website.
- How do I change my records?
Please ensure that your name, address and email address is up to date. To change your records, please contact graduation@wrexham.ac.uk
- When will I receive information about gowns and photography?
Gowning and photography are provided by our partners at Ede & Ravenscroft and can be ordered through their system once ticketing is open.
- Will my ceremony be live streamed?
All ceremonies are live-streamed.
The streaming link for our upcoming ceremonies will be available on the graduation webpage during the week commencing April 16, 2025.
Ceremony Schedule
Below is information about the ceremony schedule to help you plan your day.
Please note that you must book your ticket by February 7, 2025, to secure your place.
Multiple ceremonies are taking place each day, so be sure to check the appropriate dropdown menu for your specific schedule.
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- Ceremony A – April 15, 2025, 10:30am
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 10:00am. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
8:30am - 9:45am
Gown Collection (B103)
8:30am - 9:45am
General Enquiries Desk
8:30am - 9:45am
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 10:00am. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony B – April 15, 2025, 2:30pm
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 2:00pm. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Gown Collection (B103)
12:30pm - 1:45pm
General Enquiries Desk
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 2:00pm. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony C – April 16, 2025, 10:00am
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 9:30am. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
8:00am - 9:15am
Gown Collection (B103)
8:00am - 9:15am
General Enquiries Desk
8:00am - 9:15am
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 9:30am. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony D – April 16, 2025, 1:00pm
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 12:30pm. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
11:00am - 12:15pm
Gown Collection (B103)
11:00am - 12:15pm
General Enquiries Desk
11:00am - 12:15pm
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 12:30pm. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony E – April 16, 2025, 4:00pm
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 3:30pm. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Gown Collection (B103)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
General Enquiries Desk
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 3:30pm. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony F – April 17, 2025, 10:00am
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 9:30am. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
8:00am - 9:15am
Gown Collection (B103)
8:00am - 9:15am
General Enquiries Desk
8:00am - 9:15am
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 9:30am. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony G – April 17 2025, 1:00pm
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 12:30pm. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
11:00am - 12:15pm
Gown Collection (B103)
11:00am - 12:15pm
General Enquiries Desk
11:00am - 12:15pm
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 12:30pm. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
- Ceremony H – April 17, 2025, 4:00pm
The schedule for the day explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your ceremony, including when and where you need to go, is below:
Allow plenty of time to register your arrival and collect your gown and ticket(s). You must be seated for the start of the ceremony by no later than 3:30pm. Late students will not be permitted entry to the ceremony.
Please bring a form ID with you to register and collect your tickets. If your guests are arriving separately from you, you can leave their tickets on the General Enquires Desk. You must complete registration before gown collection and photography.
Registration Desk and Ticket Collection Point (The Study, Main Building)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Gown Collection (B103)
2:00pm - 3:15pm
General Enquiries Desk
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Photography Studios (B07)
Open until approximately 7:00pm
Ceremonial Hall (William Aston Hall, Main Building)
You need to be seated ready for the start of the ceremony to be checked by an usher by no later than 3:30pm. Accommodations cannot be made for late students.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.Pram/Luggage Storage Area
Please ask at Main Reception, Main Building
After your ceremony, we will be holding a drinks reception on the front lawn.
Travel Information
The ceremonies are being held at the University’s Plas Coch Campus in Wrexham in the William Aston Hall.
Wrexham University, Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW
Travelling by car – There will be limited car parking on site during Graduation and some parking will be available on campus for those requiring special assistance. Please speak to a parking steward on arrival if you require any special assistance.
Travelling by train - the closest station to the University campus is Wrexham General Station which is approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the campus.
Hotels – Hotels in the locality include:
The Wrexham Town Centre Premier Inn hotel
The Ramada Plaza Wrexham
Both of these hotels are a short 5-10 minute walk from the University campus.
Give the gift of books!
As you return to campus for your Graduation we would also welcome the return of any library books you might still have. It doesn’t matter how overdue, we will just be happy to see the books returned. Fines will be waived on books which are returned and they can be left at the drop off zones in various locations or handed to a Marshall on the day.
Degree certificates
Please note your certificate will be dispatched to you by post in the months following the award board that confirmed your award.
If your place of study was in the UK, or you are a WU Online student, your certificate will be dispatched to the ‘home’ address that we currently hold on file for you.
If you studied at one of our partner institutions outside of the UK, your certificate will be dispatched to the central office of your University and dispatch/ collection of your certificate will be arranged by your University.
Once certificates are dispatched, they may take up to one month to be delivered via Royal Mail for UK students and up to two months to be delivered via international postal carriers for students outside of the UK.
Student Contact Details
Please ensure that we hold the correct student contact details for you, including your home address, personal email and mobile number. You can check your contact details here.
- Login to myuni.wrexham.ac.uk.
- Select Student Record.
- Login to the e:Vision portal using your student username and password.
- Select Personal Information on the top navigation bar and you can then view your ‘Personal Details’ and ‘Contact Details’.
- You will see an option to update your details beneath each section.
If you have any queries relating to graduation, please email graduation@wrexham.ac.uk.
Student Prizes
Each year Wrexham University recognises the achievements of its students through a series of prizes.
Prizes reflect exceptional work from foundation degree to PhD level across the full range of the University's academic portfolio.
Some prizes carry a monetary value, and all reflect Wrexham University's commitment to recognising hard work and high levels of achievement among our students.
Find out more about our student and alumni prizes.
