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The Graduation Office is responsible for the management of the University's annual Graduation ceremonies which are held at the Colchester Campus in July each year.   

Graduation 2013 will be held on 16, 17, 18 and 19 July.

The first phase of the Graduation Online Booking System opens Thursday 25 April 2013 10am and closes on 13 June 5pm.

*Visa invitation letters supporting visitor visa applications* As Graduation is less than 2 months away, please note that postage of invitation letters can take up to 6 weeks to arrive in countries overseas, for example China, Thailand, Nigeria.

Forthcoming ceremony dates and times - the Graduation schedule contains details of the ceremony for each Department, School, and Centre.  Important dates to remember.

Getting ready for the day - includes details about registration to attend Graduation, guest tickets, arrangements for children, gown hire, photographs, souvenirs, invitation letters supporting visitor visa applications, and visitor accommodation. If you wish to make a contribution to the Essex Yearbook, please note that the final deadline for contributions is 30 April.

Graduation day - for information about the venue, arrival and collection of tickets, the ceremony, departmental receptions, catering, press and publicity. Short film from Graduation 2011 Find your way around Colchester campus - Get the App

After Graduation - includes details about the Development and Alumni Relations Office, Employability and Careers Centre, Summer Placements and Internships, destination of graduates, and the Student Documentation Ordering System which will allow you to purchase copies of Award Certificates, Award Confirmation letters, DOATAP letters, and Academic Transcripts.

Frequently asked questions about Graduation (FAQs)

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