Graduation

Find out everything you need to know about Graduation: dates, tickets, gown hire, photography and more.

Winter Graduation Travel Information

Everyone attending graduation is advised to plan travel in advance. There are roadworks on the A9 through Bridge of Allan. Please give yourself plenty of time to reach campus. Alternative routes to campus are available by leaving the M9 at Junction 10 (Craigforth Interchange) or by taking the turn off for Stirling Services, and following signs for Causewayhead/University of Stirling.

Graduation dates

Winter Graduation 2024

Graduation registration opens on Friday 20 September 2024 and will close once the ceremony has reached capacity. If you have not received an invitation and are expecting to graduate this winter then please email certificates@stir.ac.uk quoting your student number.

Thursday 21 November 2024 (afternoon ceremony – 2:30pm)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities AND
Faculty of Natural Sciences (excluding the Computing Science and Mathematics Division)

Friday 22 November 2024 (morning ceremony – 10:00am)

Stirling Management School AND
Faculty of Natural Sciences (Computing Science and Mathematics Division only)

Friday 22 November 2024 (afternoon ceremony – 2:30pm)

Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport AND
Faculty of Social Sciences

Spring Graduation 2025

Friday 21 Mar 2025

Students will be contacted in late January via their email account regarding the online registration process and further important graduation information.

Summer Graduation 2025

Tuesday 24 June, Wednesday 25 June and Thursday 26 June 2025

Students will be contacted in late April via their email account regarding the online registration process and further important graduation information.

Tickets

Every graduand will receive two guest tickets to attend the ceremony and graduation reception.

Academic dress

Find out how to hire your academic hood and gown and what the dress code is for the day.

Graduation day guide

Find out what happens during the ceremony and the etiquette for the day.

Graduation merchandise and photography

Find out about photography on the day plus our wide range of merchandise which make great souvenirs or gifts.

Celebrate at home

Can't make the ceremony? Print, cut, stick and celebrate with our range of graduation day downloads!

November 2024 graduation ball

Celebrate your success at our special graduation ball. 

Live webcast

Loved ones can't join you on the day? Don't worry, they can still share this moment by watching our live webcast, which is available during each ceremony.

After you graduate

As a graduate you're a lifelong member of our alumni community. Find out how we can support you as you take your next steps.