Graduation FAQ’s

The last date is May 6th via Tassel.

The last date is May 6th via the Ede & Ravenscroft registration page.

The last date is May 6th via the Ede & Ravenscroft registration page.

You will be eligible to graduate if you meet the following requirements:

• You have no pending admission documents

• You have achieved enough credit

• You have no outstanding tuition fees

This ceremony is for Postgraduate and Degree Apprenticeship students who have met the
eligibility criteria above.

No, you must have no outstanding tuition fees.

If you reside outside of the UK, a standard visitor visa is required. For guidance on visitor visas, please refer to the UK government website.

If you are unable to graduate at this year’s ceremony, you will be invited to attend the ceremony the following year, provided you are eligible to graduate by that time.

You will receive an email from graduation@nulondon.ac.uk inviting you to set up your Tassel
account and register for the ceremony.
You will also be able to secure your guest tickets here.

Yes, registration is all done though Tassel, along with securing guest tickets.

As a graduand, you do not need a ticket.

You can secure up to 6 guest tickets through Tassel.

After the registration deadline has passed, the University will allocate any remaining tickets
on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to request spare tickets, you will need to
email graduation@nulondon.ac.uk. We will record your request and allocate tickets as we
are able.

As a graduand, you do not need a ticket.
Once you are registered, you will be able to send your guests their tickets by entering their
email addresses on your Tassel account.
You can also download your guest tickets by selecting the ticket and clicking ‘Print Selected
Tickets’ on your Tassel account.

No, children under 3 do not need a ticket if they don’t occupy a separate seat in the theatre.
They will also need to be always accompanied by an adult.

Your certificate will be given to you on the day of the ceremony. If you can’t attend, this will
be mailed to your address. To check your current address or to update it on your profile,
please log on here. Once in, click on the profile name in the top right corner and then the edit
icon next to the address fields.

You can hire your gown through the Ede & Ravenscroft registration page. Once you enter
the institution name ‘Northeastern University London’, you will need to enter your student ID
(note: this is different from the number in your student email), your surname and
student email. You will need to enter your height, head measurement and any other
requirements to hire the correctly sized gown and hat.

You will receive the gown at the graduation venue when you arrive on the day only if you
hired it through the website before the deadline. Student Ambassadors will be able to guide
you to the correct area. Ede & Ravenscroft staff will be present to assist all graduands in
gowning. If you have not hired your gown online, there is no guarantee that you will receive a
gown on the day of the ceremony.

There will be a drop off point for gowns at the reception in the foyer. Please follow the signs
or ask a Student Ambassador for the gown return.

Yes, graduating students and Faculty are required to wear a gown.

Ceremonies are smart occasions, and we are sure you will want to look your best for your
photographs. Please note that from the elbow down, your arm will be visible against the
gown, and you may therefore wish to wear a jacket.
Guests are requested to dress formally.

No, children under 3 do not need a ticket if they don’t occupy a separate seat in the theatre.
They will also need to be always accompanied by an adult.

You can purchase photography at the same time as your tickets and gown on the Ede &
Ravenscroft registration page. Photography can also be purchased on the day of the
ceremony; however, we recommend purchasing it ahead of time as it cannot be guaranteed
on the day.
All photos will be shipped to the address provided by the student. There will also be photos
taken during the ceremony as graduands walk the stage and other photo opportunities at the
reception. These will be shared after the ceremony.

Individual photos can be purchased through the Ede & Ravenscroft registration page when
you hire your gown.

Yes, all guests and graduands will find a graduation programme once they arrive, which will
list the names and degrees of all graduating students, a schedule for the day and details on
the alumni network.

We highly recommend that everyone gives themselves plenty of time to arrive before 12:00,
giving yourselves extra time to account for any travel delays etc. If you do arrive late, if you
arrive before 12:30 we will try our best to gown you and have you join the ceremony.
If you are going to be late or are unable to attend at all, please let us know by emailing
graduation@nulondon.ac.uk.

If guests arrive late, they will be held at the door by a staff member and allowed in at a point
when it is least disturbing for the audience. We request that guests arrive with their graduand
as this will allow for a smoother check in process.

No, guests will be seated row by row as they enter the concert hall for the ceremony.

No, graduands will be seated based on their courses.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place from 13:00 – 14:00.

Unless there is an emergency, we would appreciate graduands and guests to remain in their
seats for the entirety of the ceremony.

Yes, children are welcome to attend the ceremony. In the instance a child becomes
distressed/restless, we do ask that parents/carers step outside of the concert hall to settle
them.

This reception will start at 14:00 and will be held in the foyer. Canapes and drinks will be
served.

The Graduation ceremony will be taking place at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is
wheelchair accessible.
The reception and gowning will be taking place in the foyer, which is also accessible to
wheelchair users.
For further details on accessibility in the Southbank Centre, visit the Accessibility Guide.
When registering for graduation through Tassel please complete the respective accessibility
questions so we can support you and your guests on the day.

When registering for graduation through Tassel please complete the accessibility and dietary
questions to notify us of these requirements.

Yes, a multi-faith prayer room is located on Level 1, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall, offering a
quiet retreat for prayer and meditation.
Please ask a member of staff and they will provide the door code to access the prayer room.

For those travelling by car, please visit The Southbank Centre website for further information
getting to the venue.

Please see below for recommended options for hotels and accommodation nearby to
Southbank.

• Park Plaza Westminster

• Travelodge London Central Waterloo

• Premier Inn London County Hall

• Ruby Lucy