Graduation Day

Graduation 2024 is scheduled to take place on Friday 1 November 2024 in The Great Hall at the Guildhall. The ceremony is for graduating students and their families and guests. We will be celebrating the achievements of our graduating students by presenting them with their awards, as well as Honorary Fellowships, Gold Medals and special prizes.

Students expecting to graduate are reminded to ensure that all of their contact information held by the School is up to date and to check their student email accounts regularly, including after their studies have finished, for updates and information regarding the 2024 graduation ceremony. 

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Ticket registration for Graduation 2024 closed on Friday 25 October at 23.59.

Students unable to attend Graduation Day should email Registry with the address to which their certificate should be sent. They can also email graduationenquiries@gsmd.ac.uk if they wish their name to be read out at the ceremony.

If you have any queries (including advice on access/wheelchair spaces), please contact graduationenquiries@gsmd.ac.uk

The booking for robing opened on Monday 12 August 2024 and closed on Friday 18 October. Robing booked after 11 October 2024 may incur additional charges. Students may apply for a robing refund up to 7 days before the ceremony takes place.

Official photography does not need to be pre-booked and will be available on the day. Please note: queues are likely to happen. It is therefore recommended to plan in advance.

Once you graduate, you will automatically become a member of the Guildhall alumni family. You are joining a global community that includes thousands of members spread across the globe, who continue to make an impact on society with the craft training and skills they learned at the School. As a Guildhall graduate, you will receive a range of benefits, including regular e-newsletters, PLAY magazine, programmes of events and information about careers opportunities.

The Alumni Team will be on hand to answer any questions on the day, or you can get in touch with them via email at alumni@gsmd.ac.uk or by calling 0203 834 1592.

You can update your contact details at any time through the website.