Graduation FAQ's
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- When will my Graduation ceremony take place?
We will be hosting Graduation ceremonies in April 2025 and October 2025.
The April 2025 ceremonies will be held April 15, 16 and 17. The April 2025 ceremonies are for Graduates who have had their award conferred between February and December 2024.
The October 2025 ceremonies will be for those who receive their results between January 2025 and Summer 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.
- 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.
- Will I receive my certificate at my ceremony?
The production of certificates for eligible awards begins after your award is conferred by academic board. Certificates are then dispatched in due course.
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.
If your certificate has not been received within six months of receiving your results email, please contact certificates@wrexham.ac.uk
Visa Support
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.
We do not provide letters with family members' names on. The VISA letter requested through eVision is 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.
Ticketing
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- How do I book my ticket
Ticketing is arranged by our partners at Ede & Ravenscroft.
An account has been created for each eligible graduand for the April 2025 ceremonies and details have been sent via email.
- How many guest tickets can I purchase?
You can purchase two guest tickets in the first instance. Once attendance numbers are confirmed, additional tickets may become available for purchase, subject to venue capacity.
- How do I declare an access for myself or for my guests?
When you book your ticket, you will be asked if you or your guests have any access needs. The Graduation Team will contact each graduate directly about any declared access needs.
The graduation venues are equipped with lifts and are accessible to wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility needs prior to booking your ticket, please contact the Graduation Team at Graduation@Wrexham.ac.uk. - When does ticketing close?
Ticketing will close on Friday, February 7, 2025. It is crucial that you confirm your attendance by this date. If we do not receive confirmation, we will have to assume you are not coming.
- Can I cancel my tickets
You may cancel your tickets at any time before the ceremony, but refunds are only available until Monday, 17th March 2025.
- How do I collect my tickets?
Tickets are printed and available for collection prior to your ceremony. Tickets must be collected before gowning and photography.
- Can children come to graduation?
Children and babies are welcome to join graduation celebrations, however, any children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult guest at all times.
Graduation ceremonies are a formal event that last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours and may not be suitable for young children.
Please note, guest seating is in a different part of the hall to Graduands. It is not possible for children of any age to sit with, or cross the stage with a graduating parent, so we ask that you please ensure they are accompanied by an adult guest.
All children aged 3 years and over must have their own seat in the hall in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and therefore require a guest ticket.
As access and fire exit routes must be maintained. Prams and pushchairs are therefore required to be stored in the cloakroom provided before the ceremony.
To respect the formality of the event and minimise disruption, if a child becomes restless or distressed during the ceremony, guardians may be asked to take the child into the reception area.
- Can I bring my belongings into the ceremony?
Personal belongings such as bags and coats will not be allowed into the ceremony. Please ensure to make arrangements to leave these items with your guests.
Gowns and Photography
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- How do I hire my gown?
Gown hire is arranged by our partners at Ede & Ravenscroft. User accounts have been created for each eligible graduand for the April 2025 ceremonies.
- Do I have to wear academic dress?
Academic dress is required for ceremony.
We have subsidised the cost of gown hire to support with the cost.
- How do I purchase photography packages?
Photography is arranged by our partners at Ede & Ravenscroft. User accounts have been created for each eligible graduand for the April 2025 ceremonies.
Live Streaming
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- 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.
Updating your details
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- 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.
