Our next ceremonies will be held on Commemoration Day 2025, Wednesday 8 October, for our recent undergraduates.
The order of ceremonies is:
10.00 - Faculty of Medicine
13.15 - Faculty of Natural Sciences
16.30 - Faculty of Engineering
Please note these timings are subject to slight changes, once registration is closed and final numbers are confirmed.
Get ready for Graduation Days 2025
Register
Register
Registration for Commemoration Day 2025 closes on Wednesday 27 August. Eligible graduands were sent an invite by email to the email address the university has on file. If you believe you are eligible and have not received an email, please contact the Graduation Events team.
There is a later registration period, for graduands who are awarded after the initial cut-off point, from Monday 1 September – Friday 12 September
Buy your guest ceremony tickets
Your family, and friends can celebrate with you in the Royal Albert Hall! Guest tickets cost £24.99 per ticket and graduands can purchase guest ceremony tickets as part of the registration process. You will find the link to buy your guest ceremony tickets in your registration confirmation email.
Hire your academic dress
Academic dress is compulsory for all graduands at an Imperial College London graduation. Our official gowning partner is Ede & Ravenscroft.
If you choose to use Ede & Ravenscroft please hire your gown as soon as possible and by no later than 13.00 (BST) Friday 19 September.
If you hire your academic dress from another provider, you must ensure that it matches the standards set out in the academic dress section of the website.
The university retains the right to refuse entry to anyone dressed incorrectly.
Register for your Faculty Reception and buy guest passes
Your registration confirmation email also contains a link to register for Faculty Receptions. These receptions take place at venues across our South Kensington Campus and are an opportunity for you, your guests, and members of your department to gather after your ceremony to celebrate your achievements together.
Still have questions?
Please ensure you visit our Graduation FAQs page to find out more about the event and answer any queries you might have.
Do you need a visa?
Please check the UK Government guidance on whether you need a visa to travel to London. The International Student Support may also be able to provide guidance on submitting your application.
If you or your guest(s) require a supporting visa invitation letter from Imperial College London, this can be requested in the Visa Letter Support form.
Please note, that only graduands who have been awarded in the university's systems, and invited to graduate, will be able to complete the form.
Obtaining a visa may take several weeks and it is your responsibility to ensure you have completed all legal requirements before you travel.