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!
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FAQs
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- When will Graduation take place in 2025?
Ceremonies will be held in April 2025 for those who have received results since our previous Graduation in May 2024. Those eligible to attend this ceremony will be contacted directly.
We will also be hosting a second Graduation in October 2025 for those students getting results up to summer 2025.
- 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.
- When will I be able to register for Graduation?
Eligible graduates will be contacted directly when registration is open.
The registration task will be sent to your personal email address on record and your student email address. Please ensure that your email address on record is up to date by contacting studentadministration@wrexham.ac.uk.
- 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.
We can provide VISA letters once the initial Graduation invitations are sent to eligible students.
Once you have received your invitation, you can contact the Graduation Team to request your VISA letter. Please note, we cannot issue VISA letters until students have received their invitation as proof of eligibility.
- How do I know if I am eligible for either Graduation?
Eligibility is determined by the award received and the award conferral date, provided there are no outstanding financial issues on the student 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, you will need to contact studentadministration@wrexham.ac.uk.
- When will I know more about tickets, gowns and photography?
Information on tickets, gowns and photography is not yet available and will be shared with students in due course.
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.
