Graduations are the highlight of the Imperial year, where we can all come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. 

This year Commemoration Day will take place on Wednesday 16 October, and will encompass both our most recent undergraduates and PhD/EngD students. 

The timings for the ceremonies, and receptions are:

Ceremony times

Ceremony	Start*	End*	Reception Timings*
Ceremony 1 Faculty of Natural Sciences	12.00	13.40	09.15- 10.45
Ceremony 2 Faculty of Engineering	15.30	17.40	12.45- 14.15
Ceremony 3 Faculty of Medicine	19.30	21.15	16.45- 18.15

* Approximate times, subject to changes based on final graduand numbers.

There are two main ways staff can be involved in the day, and celebrate with their graduands, so please do read the below, and select the best option for you. 

Attending the ceremony

If you would like to attend the ceremony and join the staff procession, please ensure you have ordered your academic dress or confirmed with the Graduation Events team by 17.00 on Wednesday 18 September. Details of how to do this are circulated by each faculty, usually by the Heads of Department, if you have not received this, please contact the Graduation Events team and they will set you up with an account.

If this is your first graduation ceremony at Imperial as a member of staff, please let the team know at staffgraduation@imperial.ac.uk and they will set you up with an account.

Attending the reception 


All staff who register to attend the graduation ceremony as part of the procession will automatically get access to their Department Reception. The reception times can be seen in the chart above.

If you wish to attend the reception only, please fill our our Departmental Receptions - Staff reception form to confirm your attendance, and receive your e-ticket.