Graduation day
Find out what happens before, during and after your graduation ceremony.
Getting to the graduation venue
All UWE Bristol graduation ceremonies take place at Bristol Beacon.
The address is:
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard Street
Bristol
BS1 5AR
Getting ready for your ceremony
- Register with us when you arrive at Bristol Beacon. Registration will close 45 minutes before your ceremony start time.
- Collect your wristbands and free ceremony programme.
- Collect your robe.
- Give guests their wristbands for entry.
- Take official photographs with/without guests.
- The auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. Bristol Beacon has limited capacity for waiting so if you have time feel free to check out out the cafes, bars and restaurants in the local area.
- Enter the auditorium 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. You must sit in your designated seat. Latecomers will not be admitted.
The ceremony will last about 90 minutes.
During the ceremony
Graduate and guest seating is separate and everyone must sit in their designated seats.
Photography and filming
Guests can film and take photos but must remain seated at all times so everyone can see the stage.
Social media
Share the excitement of UWE Bristol graduation using #UWEgraduation.
Additional information
Watching the live stream
A live streaming service will be available for people who can’t attend in person.
Finding places to eat and drink
There is a large variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants in the area.
Find places to eat near Bristol Beacon
Buying merchandise
- Buy UWE Bristol hoodies, t-shirts and gifts from The Students’ Union at UWE shop.
- Buy t-shirts and hoodies listing graduates’ names from Campus Clothing.
Removing your name from merchandise
Contact the graduation team at graduation@uwe.ac.uk.
See graduation terms and conditions
Attending the reception
Graduates and guests with tickets can head to the drinks reception after the ceremony. The reception will last about 45 minutes.
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Graduation ceremony schedule
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Access needs
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Contact us
Find out how to contact us if you have a query about your graduation ceremony.