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Graduations in 2024

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We can't wait to celebrate with you

We're excited to announce confirmed dates for our 2024 Graduations! All students who may be eligible to attend a ceremony will be contacted in the autumn term with more information, including how to book their place at Graduation. If you are unsure which graduation you may be eligible to attend or have any questions, please contact the Graduation and Awards Team at graduation@essex.ac.uk


To attend a Graduation ceremony, it is essential that you pre-book your place and purchase any guest tickets you need. All guest ticket bookings for our UK Graduations are subject to the Graduation Booking terms and conditions (UK) (.pdf).

The University reserves the right to make changes to any arrangements set out in this policy related to Graduation in order to respond to Government guidelines, our legal obligations and to maintain the safety of our community.

 

Upcoming Graduations

Graduation and 60th Celebration 2024 (New Delhi, India)

Come and celebrate the University's 60th anniversary, as well as your own achievements, on Sunday 18 February 2024 in New Delhi.

This historic event will bring alumni together to celebrate 60 years of making change happen. 60 years of boldness and bravery from our students past and present. 60 years of creating change.

Students who have their award conferred by Monday 31 December 2023 will be eligible to attend this Graduation, as well as any former Graduates of the University of Essex who make up our incredible alumni community.

Find out more information including how to book your place on Graduation in New Delhi - 18 February 2024.

Spring Graduation 2024 (Colchester, UK)

Monday 15 April – Friday 19 April 2024

Students who have their award conferred between 8 July 2023 and 20 March 2024 will be invited to attend the Spring 2024 Graduation ceremonies. 

A detailed ceremony schedule providing the date of the Graduation ceremony for each Department or School will be published in autumn term 2023.

Monday 15 April

Information to be published soon.

Tuesday 16 April

Information to be published soon.

Wednesday 17 April

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Thursday 18 April

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Friday 19 April

Information to be published soon.

Summer Graduation 2024 (Colchester, UK)

Monday 15 July – Friday 19 July 2024

Students who have their award conferred between 21 March 2024 and 4 July 2024 will be invited to attend the Summer 2024 Graduation ceremonies. 

A detailed ceremony schedule providing the date of the Graduation ceremony for each Department or School will be published in autumn term 2023.

Monday 15 July

Information to be published soon.

Tuesday 16 July

Information to be published soon.

Wednesday 17 July

Information to be published soon.

Thursday 18 July

Information to be published soon.

Friday 19 July

Information to be published soon.
Also see
Graduation booking terms and conditions (pdf 193.5kb)
Graduation Assistance Fund
Graduation Ticket Information
Find out how to buy tickets for your guests.
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