Registering for a Graduation Ceremony

While registration is open, eligible graduates will be able to register for their ceremony here. You can check your eligibility here.

When does registration open?

Registration for our upcoming September 2024 graduations is OPEN NOW. Please register HERE.

You must register by the deadline. Please see our list of deadlines so that you don't miss out.

How do I register?

When you register, you will be asked a set of questions. You must answer all the questions to register. This is your only chance to confirm:

How many guaranteed guest tickets you would like to purchase
how many extra tickets you would like to request (these are NOT guaranteed)
if you require a letter to support your or your guest(s) UK visa application
if you or your guest(s) have accessibility/additional requirements and need assistance
how you would like your name to be announced at your Ceremony

The graduate ticket is free and included with registration. Any travel or accommodation arrangements made prior to this are entirely at your own risk.

More questions about registering?

Please look through these frequently asked questions as they may be helpful. If you have any further queries, please contact us.

How do I know if I can register to attend a Ceremony?
Please check the eligibility criteria to see if you are eligible to attend a ceremony. If you are not sure contact us on awards@herts.ac.uk and we will advise you.
I am having trouble registering for my ceremony?
Have you received an invite?
Email invites are sent to students we expect to be eligible to attend. These emails are normally sent in June for September ceremonies, and in November for February ceremonies. If you do not receive an email invite, please ensure you have checked your spam folder and added awards@herts.ac.uk to your safe senders list. Please email us including your full name and student ID number if you think you should have received an invite but have not received one.
Can you log into your student record?
If you have received your email invite, you can register by following the link in the email. From our website, you will be taken to your Student Record. If you cannot login/remember your password, please contact the LCS Helpdesk 01707 284678 or helpdesk@herts.ac.uk .
Can you see the link on your student record?
When you have logged in to your student record, you should be taken to an 'Updates' page. On this page you should see the link 'Register for Graduation' at the bottom. If you aren't taken to the updates page when you log in, please select ‘Courses’ on the left-hand side of the page. Then select the most recent course link. There should be a 'Register for Graduation' link on this page also.
Please ensure you are using a desktop computer and not a mobile device. You can also check the eligibility criteria on our website to make sure you meet all the requirements.
Do you have an academic debt?
If you have an academic debt this must be cleared before you can register for your Ceremony. Contact the finance tuition team to arrange payment or to find out if you have an outstanding financial matter that is preventing you from registering.
I have checked all the above?
If you still cannot register and should be able to, please email awards@herts.ac.uk, again with your name and ID number, long before the deadline, so that we can help you.
Do I need to register by the deadline?
Yes. You must register your attendance by the deadline to be able to attend. Only registered graduates will be allowed to take part in the ceremony.
How do I know if I have successfully registered?
You will receive an email when you have completed the online registration form to confirm that we have received your details and you are registered for your Graduation Ceremony.
Add awards@herts.ac.uk to your address book or safe list to ensure you receive this confirmation email.
Please contact us if you don't receive the confirmation email within 24 hours.
What if I register but do not achieve my award?
If you do not achieve an eligible award by the Exam Board deadline you cannot attend a Graduation Ceremony. Your registration will be cancelled.
You will receive a refund (if applicable) and you will be unable to attend the ceremony you registered for. But please don’t worry. If you meet all our eligibility criteria, you will be invited to the appropriate Graduation ceremony.
How will my name be read out at my ceremony?
During registration, you do have the opportunity to tell how you would like your name to be read by the presenter at your ceremony. For example: "Mohammad Ibrahim Ahmed" would like to be read out as "Ibrahim Ahmed", or "Catherine Anne Grace" would like to be read out as "Cathy Grace".
When completing this section of registration, please remember that graduation ceremonies are formal occasions, and ensure the name you give us is appropriate to the event.
Additionally, you also have the opportunity during registration to provide us with the correct pronunciation of your name by spelling it phonetically. For example: "Siobhan" - pronounced "Shiv-orn", or "Oluwasean" - pronounced "Olu-wa-shayen"
Your name will be published in the Graduation brochure. If you achieve a First Class or a Distinction this may be marked against your name. No other results will be published in the brochure. If you do not want your name in the brochure please contact us no later than 5 weeks before your Ceremony takes place.