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Autumn GRADUATION CEREMONIES – London, September 2025
We are pleased to announce that Autumn 2025 graduation ceremonies in London will take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September 2025.
Students who are eligible to graduate at the Autumn ceremonies will receive information about how to register during week commencing 11th August. This will be sent to their UWS student email address and any personal email address which has been provided via the Banner Student Information System.
The deadline to complete graduation registration will be 22nd August 2025.
Virtual ceremony will take place on Friday 14th November 2025.
Autumn 2025 Ceremony Details (pdf)
WINTER GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Dumfries, October 2025 and Paisley, November 2025
Dumfries
We are pleased to announce that Winter 2025 graduation ceremonies in Dumfries will take place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
Students who are eligible to graduate at the Winter Dumfries ceremonies will receive information about how to register during week commencing 15th September 2025. This will be sent to their UWS student email address and any personal email address which has been provided via the Banner Student Information System.
The deadline to complete graduation registration will be 25th September 2025.
Virtual ceremony will take place on Friday 14th November 2025.
DUMFRIES WINTER 2025 CEREMONY DETAILS
Paisley
We are pleased to announce that Winter 2025 graduation ceremonies in Paisley will take place 18th - 22nd November 2025.
Students who are eligible to graduate at the Winter Paisley ceremonies will receive information about how to register during week commencing 13th October 2025. This will be sent to their UWS student email address and any personal email address which has been provided via the Banner Student Information System.
The deadline to complete graduation registration will be 23rd October 2025.
Virtual ceremony will take place on Friday 14th November 2025.
Detailed schedule will be available here in due course.
FUTURE GRADUATION CEREMONIES*
- London - Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th April 2026 (Spring)
- Virtual - Friday 3rd July 2026 (Summer)
- Paisley - Tuesday 7th - Saturday 11th July 2026 (Summer)
*The University reserves the right to change the above dates if this is deemed necessary for any reason.
Graduations at Partner Institutions
Organisation of award ceremonies for UWS students enrolled on validated programmes at partner institutions overseas and in the UK is the responsibility of the partner institution.
Any enquiries regarding award ceremonies for these programmes should be sent directly to the partner institution.
UWS Graduation Merchandise
To commemorate your time studying at UWS and celebrate your academic achievements, there’s the opportunity to purchase UWS branded merchandise via our official online suppliers, Campus Clothing. The range includes our exclusive UWS tartan merchandise, UWS graduation range and UWS-branded clothing and gifts. Items are ordered and despatched direct from Campus Clothing.
Click here to go straight to the UWS section of the online shop, or search for West of Scotland as your institution on the Campus Clothing website.
UWS Tartan Cufflinks
UWS Westie
UWS Grey Hoodie
UWS Blue Hoodie
Academic Dress
Find full details of Academic Dress for UWS graduation ceremonies here.
Livestreaming, Publication & Photographs
All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed on YouTube and afterwards recordings are available for on-demand viewing.
Crowd shots will be taken by the University photographers at the venue and at our graduation receptions and these may include images of you and your guests.
During the ceremony and the subsequent celebrations, members of University staff will be present taking photographs and this may include photographs of you and your guests as individuals or part of a small group. These images may be used on the graduation website and on the University's social media channels. They may also be used in future graduation brochures and booklets and in our marketing and promotional materials both in the UK and overseas.
We will use these images in both printed and electronic format and may use them for a period of up to 5 years after they have been taken. The photographer will ask for you and your guest’s verbal consent before taking any pictures of you individually or as part of a small group. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken and used in the way described above, you should tell the photographer when they ask for your consent.
The virtual ceremonies will be broadcast live for graduates, their families and friends, and will be available thereafter on the University’s YouTube channel.
You can find further details about how the University will process your information in our UWS Graduation Privacy Notice.
View the UWS Graduation Privacy Notice (pdf)
Liability
In the event that the graduation/celebration is cancelled for any reason the university does not accept liability for direct or indirect loss or damages incurred as a result of the cancellation of the event. This includes any loss incurred with external suppliers such as travel, accommodation, photography or robing. We would recommend that you consider the cancellation and refund policies of any suppliers before making a booking with them and you may also wish to consider having appropriate insurance in place.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
As a graduate, you’ll automatically become a member of the active and thriving UWS Alumni Association made up of over 120,000 alumni around the world.
Stay connected by joining our alumni LinkedIn network and follow our social media channels. For more information, please visit:
You are also eligible to access support from the Careers Service for a further 5 years after you graduate.
Download the Careers Service Guide:
Last updated: 16/09/2025