The July 2026 graduation ceremonies are scheduled to take place between 21-24 July 2026:
Ceremony A - 9.30am
- Accounting (following programmes only: BSc in Accounting and Finance; Diploma in Accounting and Finance)
- Economic History
Ceremony B - 12.30pm
- Accounting (following programmes only: MSc in Accounting and Finance; MSc in Accounting, Organisations and Institutions; PhD)
Ceremony C - 3.30pm
- Mathematics
- Media and Communications
Ceremony D - 6.30pm
Ceremony E - 9.30am
- Economics (following programmes only: BSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics; BSc in Economics; PhD)
Ceremony F - 12.30pm
- Economics (following programmes only: MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics; MSc in Economics; MSc in Economics (2 Year))
Ceremony G - 3.30pm
- European Institute
- Methodology
- School of Public Policy (following programmes only: MPA; MPA Double Degree (LSE-Columbia); MPA Double Degree (LSE-Sciences Po); MPA Double Degree (LSE-University of Toronto); MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Hertie); MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Tokyo); MPA in Data Science for Public Policy; MPP)
Ceremony H - 6.30pm
- Geography and Environment
- LSE Cities
- School of Public Policy (following programmes only: Executive MPA; Executive MPP)
Ceremony I - 9.30am
- Government
- Language Centre
Ceremony J - 12.30pm
Ceremony K - 3.30pm
- Gender Studies
- Management
Ceremony L - 6.30pm
- Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
- Psychological and Behavioural Science
Ceremony M - 9.30am
- International Development
- International History
- International Relations
Ceremony N - 12.30pm
- Anthropology
- Health Policy
- Social Policy
Ceremony O - 3.30pm
- Finance (following programmes only: MSc in Finance (full-time); MSc in Finance and Economics; MSc in Finance and Private Equity)
Ceremony P - 6.30pm
- Finance (following programmes only: BSc in Finance; MSc in Finance (part-time); MSc in Law and Finance; PhD)
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Who is eligible to attend a graduation ceremony?
Further information available on our 'Upcoming Ceremonies' webpage.
- Do I graduate in the summer or winter?
Further information is available on our 'Upcoming Ceremonies' webpage.
- When will I find out my graduation date?
The exact date and time of your ceremony will be shared shortly after the booking deadline.
- How can I book my place at the ceremonies?
You can submit a booking form via the invitation. Further information is available on our 'Ticketing' webpage.
- The booking deadline has passed. May I still attend the ceremonies?
You must submit a late booking request via the invitation. Any booking forms received after the deadline outlined in the invitation cannot be guaranteed a place at the ceremonies.
Depending on whether there is space in your ceremony, we shall notify you within seven working days if we can accommodate your request or place you on the waiting list.
- How do I know if I have a place at the ceremonies?
You should receive a booking confirmation email shortly after the booking deadline, once the graduation schedule is finalised. If you cannot find it, please contact us via the SSC enquiry form.
- I can no longer attend, what should I do with my tickets and gown?
Please notify us of your cancellation via the SSC enquiry form, to release tickets for students on the waitlist. For gowning refund queries, please contact our partners Ede and Ravenscroft directly.
- How can I book my graduation gown?
If you have received confirmation of your booking for the ceremonies, please book your academic dress via the gown portal of our partners Ede and Ravenscroft. Further information is available on our 'Academic Dress' webpage.
- How can I receive my degree certificate
You will be able to collect your degree certificate during graduation week. If it is not collected during graduation week, your degree certificate will be posted out within 8 weeks after the conclusion of the ceremonies. Further information available on our 'Degree Certificate' webpage.
- Can I get a visa invitation letter for my guests?
We provide invitation letters which can be used in visa applications for guests attending the ceremony. For further information, please visit our 'Invitation Letters' webpage.
- Will my name be in the graduation brochure?
The booking confirmation email would confirm if you opted in or out of the Graduation Brochure. The deadline to amend this preference has passed.
- How can I book photography?
You can arrange photography on the day of your ceremony with no pre-booking required. Further information can be found on our 'Photography' webpage.
- How can I access the campus?
Detailed information on campus accessibility is available on AccessAble.
- What should I bring to campus?
You will need to provide your LSE student ID card to collect your tickets. If you do not have it, we will need a physical form of photographic ID. We do not accept any digital copies of ID.
- How do I access the Grand Connaught Rooms?
The Grand Connaught Rooms are located a 10 min walk from campus – at a medium pace. The route can be found on our ‘Ceremonies Map’ webpage.
- Where do I collect my gown?
Gowns are collected at the Atrium in the Old Building, after you have collected your tickets.
- What can I bring to the ceremony?
There are no storage facilities on campus. Please therefore avoid bringing luggage and large bulky items with you to graduation as there is nowhere to store them.
For small personal items and prams, there is a cloakroom at Grand Connaught Rooms that graduands/guests are welcome to use whilst inside the ceremony.
All items must be collected at the end of the ceremony before making your way back to campus for the reception. Please ensure you and your guests always have your tickets with you.
- What happens at the ceremony?
You will be seated separately to your guests. Our ushers will call for you and direct you onto the stage for your presentation. Once you are off stage, our ushers will assist you back to your seat. For further details, please see our 'Ceremony’ webpage.
- How shall my name be pronounced?
The phonetics you have provided in the booking form will be shared in advance with the presenters. The full official name that we hold on record will be printed on your name card. The phonetics will not be printed on the name card.
At the ceremony, if you wish to edit the name on your name card e.g., cross out middle names, please speak to a ceremony usher and they would be happy to assist.
- How long is the ceremony?
Approximately 1 hour long.
- Where does photography take place?
Official graduation photography will take place on the 1st Floor of the Saw Swee Hock (SAW, Student Centre) Building. Further information can be found on our 'Photography' webpage.
- Where do the ceremony screenings take place?
The ceremonies shall be screened in Parish Hall and online. Further information available on our ‘Ceremony Screenings’ webpage.
- When and where do receptions take place?
Receptions begin 30 minutes after the ceremony’s conclusion and shall take place in the Marshall Building. Further information available on our 'Receptions' webpage.
- How many tickets do I have?
All students can initially request up to 2 guest tickets. If extra guest tickets are available for the ceremony, these are allocated closer to the ceremonies, and you would receive an email confirming the number of tickets you have been allocated. Further information can be found on our ‘Ticketing’ webpage.
- Do children need tickets?
Children over the age of 24 months will need their own tickets and seating. Further information can be found on our‘Ticketing’ webpage.
- How much do tickets cost?
Both student and guest tickets to the ceremonies are free of charge. No official tickets to the ceremonies would ever require a cost, and we ask you to not pay any money for any tickets. Further information available on our ‘Ticketing’ webpage.
- Can guests without tickets arrive to campus?
The ceremonies and receptions are strictly ticketed events, and no admittance is permitted without the appropriate ticket. However, guests without tickets are more than welcome to enjoy the activities on campus and can watch a live ceremony screening.
- How do I collect my tickets?
Tickets are collected on the day of the ceremony at the SSC counter in the Old Building. Tickets must be collected by the graduand only. Further information can be found on our ‘Ticketing’ webpage.
- Where can I find extra guest tickets?
There will be no extra guest tickets available on the day of the ceremony. You would have been notified via email if you have been allocated any extra guest tickets. Further information can be found on our ‘Extra Guest Tickets’ webpage.
- What if I am running late?
There is strictly no access to the venue after the start of your ceremony, so please ensure you allow plenty of time to get to the ticket desk to collect your tickets and gown. Check your travel arrangements in advance for any delays.
- What if graduand or guest tickets are lost?
We cannot guarantee the replacement of tickets, so please keep your tickets safe. If you have lost your ticket, please see a member of the ticket desk.
- How can I request accessibility accommodations?
You can let us know about any access needs for yourself or your guests when you submit your booking request. You can also contact the SSC Events Team using the SSC enquiry form.
We’re happy to help with a range of access needs, including visibility and hearing impairments, and we kindly ask that you share any requirements as early as possible so we can support you and your guests.
- How accessible is the venue?
Grand Connaught Rooms is wheelchair accessible and offers a hearing loop. The venue also offers an accessibility guide for further information.