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
- Graduates need to arrive 2.5 hours before their ceremony.
- Graduates will register and collect their robes and their guest's entry wristbands.
- Graduates will meet their guests outside or in nearby cafes to give them their wristbands.
- Guests may join their graduates for professional photography (they can do this without a wristband).
- Graduates and guests can take photos in the Beacon and buy merchandise before the ceremony. Bars will be open throughout the building.
- Beacon Hall will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. Only guests with wristbands will have access to the ceremony.
- Beacon Hall doors will close five minutes before the ceremony begins.
During the ceremony
Graduate and guest seating is separate and everyone must sit in their designated seats.
Ceremonies will last between 60 and 90 minutes.
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
Live stream
A live streaming service will be available for people who can’t attend in person.
Places to eat and drink
Continue the celebrations after your ceremony by exploring the large variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants in the area. Some venues offer discounts or a free glass of fizz to graduates.
Buying merchandise
Before the ceremony begins, a selection of merchandise will be available to buy.
- 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.
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Contact the Graduation Team
Contact us for enquiries about graduation ceremonies.