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Graduations are the highlight of the Imperial year, where we can all come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.
Traditionally, two graduation days are held each year. Graduation Day occurs in the summer term, while Commemoration Day is held in the autumn term.
Currently, the ceremonies on Commemoration Day and Graduation Day take place at the Royal Albert Hall, where they have been celebrated for more than 60 years.
Commem & Graduation Day
Commemoration Day
Commemoration day takes its name from a visit made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1945 to mark the centenary of the Royal College of Science, the oldest forerunner to Imperial.
Today, more than 3,000 students attend commemoration day, including undergraduates and PhD graduands.
The date for Commemoration Day 2025 is yet to be announced but all eligible graduands will be invited in due course.
Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have successfully registered for the event.
Graduation Day
Graduation day is held in early summer each year. Every year, over 4,000 graduands graduate from Imperial on this day, with 2024 our largest cohort yet!
Graduation Day 2024 took place on Wednesday 8 May.
In 2025 our summer graduation days are scheduled for 2 and 3 June*, and all eligible graduands will be invited in due course.
Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have successfully registered for the event.
*These dates are subject to change.
Graduation Advisory Committee
The Graduation Advisory Committee (GAC) brings together students and staff to provide advice and recommendations for Imperial’s graduation ceremonies. The Committee advises on annual graduation plans and long-term strategic issues.
The current membership is:
Registrar and University Secretary (Chair), Richard Martin
Imperial College Union President, Camille Boutrolle
Deputy President (Finance & Services) ICU, Stephanie Yeung
Imperial College School of Medicine Student Union President, Lilia Evans
A representative of the Imperial College Business School, Deans Student Advisory Council.
PGR representative, Ruksana Begum-Meades.
Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience), Peter Haynes
Academic Registrar, David Ashton
Vice-Dean (Education), Imperial College Business School, Leila Guerra
Executive Director, Careers and Student Life ICBS, Lisa Umenyiora
Vice-Dean (Education), Faculty of Medicine, Martin Lupton
Associate Dean for Learning & Teaching, Faculty of Engineering, Dr Lorraine Craig
Vice-Dean (Education), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Dr Mike Tennant
Head of Design and Editorial, Michael Booth
Interim Director of Alumni Relations, Jo Gardner
Head of Graduation Events, Jo Dyson and Susie Goss
Watch Imperial College London Graduations
Take a look at our past graduation ceremonies on the Imperial College London YouTube Channel
