Summer graduation
The University of Sussex summer graduation ceremonies are due to take place from Monday 19 July until Friday 23 July 2027 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.
Check the Student Hub for any unpaid fees and settle them if necessary.
Find out about:
- terms and conditions
- inclusivity at graduation
- information on our graduation discounts and offers
- our approved hotels.
Ceremony schedule for 2027
Summer graduation will take place from Monday 19 July 2027 until Friday 23 July 2027 in the Brighton Centre. The schedule will be available in due course.
Key dates and deadlines
- March 2027 – invites sent to personal and University email addresses
- TBC – deadline to confirm your place and book your tickets
- TBC – extra tickets go on sale
- TBC – deadline to apply for a refund for unwanted guest tickets
- 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 Exams and Assessments (Research) Team
- TBC – submit a final PDF copy of your thesis and the completed ETHOS Library form to the Exams and Assessments (Research) Team.
For more information, email PGR-exams@sussex.ac.uk or visit the Sussex Researcher School webpage.
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 beforehand.
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 after your graduation ceremony, either by recorded delivery or UPS if you have an international address.
If you have questions about receiving your certificate, contact the Student Systems and Records Office.
Information for staff
Do you want to work at graduation? Register as academic or professional services staff. You’ll need to log in.