Summer graduation
The 一本道 summer graduation ceremonies are due to take place from Monday 20 July until Friday 24 July 2026 at the Brighton Centre.
Important things to note before graduation
You cannot attend graduation until you have paid any outstanding tuition, accommodation, or other fees to the University. These fees are essential for providing the high-quality teaching, learning, and student support services you have benefited from, including career and entrepreneurial advice available even after you complete your course.
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Ceremony schedule for 2026
Summer graduation will take place from Monday 20 July until Friday 24 July 2026. The schedule will be avaiable in due course.
Key dates and deadlines
- March 2026 – invites sent to personal and University email addresses
- TBC – deadline to confirm your place and book your tickets
- TBC – deadline to apply for a refund for unwanted guest tickets
- TBC – extra tickets go on sale
- TBC – deadline to book your gown and photography.
PhD students
If you're a postgraduate research student who wants to graduate at a summer ceremony, you’ll have to do the following by these dates:
- TBC – corrections must have been submitted to the Research Student Administration Office
- TBC – submit a final PDF copy of your thesis and the completed ETHOS Library form to the Research Student Administration Office.
For more information, email researchstudentoffice@sussex.ac.uk or visit the .
Attending graduation
Read our information about attendance and eligibility if you need advice about visas, money or any fees that you owe.
Collecting your certificate
If you're attending your ceremony, you will collect your certificate on graduation day, unless you have already received it before the ceremony.
If you choose not to attend your ceremony, you can either collect your certificate from the University or have it sent to you. Certificates are normally sent out after your graduation ceremony has taken place either by recorded delivery, or UPS if you have an international address.
If you have questions about receiving your certificate, .
Information for staff
Do you want to work at graduation? Register as academic or professional services staff.