Key Timings for the Day
The table below provides an overview of timings for the day for ceremonies taking place in January 2025. The most important times to note are when the doors close for graduands/graduates and guests. If you are not in the Butterworth Hall by the designated time you will not be able to attend the ceremony, so it is vital that you arrive on time.
Fixed Timings
11am Ceremonies |
3pm Ceremonies |
Activity |
Location |
| 8.30am |
11.30am |
Ticket and Robe Collection Opens (Graduand access ONLY) |
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| 9.30-10am |
1.30-2pm |
Take children to the kids club/crèche (if pre-booked) |
TBC |
| From 9.30am |
From 1.30pm |
Guests start to take their seats in the Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre |
Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window |
| From 9.45am |
From 1.45pm |
Graduands to be seated (note: we would advise you not to leave the hall after you have entered) |
Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window |
| 10.15am |
2.15pm |
Ticket and Robe Collection Closes |
Rootes Restaurant, First Floor, Rootes BuildingLink opens in a new window |
10.30am |
2.30pm |
Doors will close promptly (if you are not seated by the time stated, you will not be permitted to take part in your ceremony) |
Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window |
| 11am |
3pm |
Ceremony commences |
Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window |
| 12.30pm |
4.30pm |
Ceremony scheduled to end (approx.) |
Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window |
| 12.30-6pm | 4.30-6pm | Join us in our Celebration Zone for your departmental photos (immediately after your ceremony), live music, photo opportunities and more | PiazzaLink opens in a new window |
| 1pm |
5pm |
Latest time to collect children from the kids club/crèche |
TBC |
| Any time after the ceremony, up to 7pm |
Any time after the ceremony, up to 7pm |
Return robe |
Rootes Restaurant, First Floor, Rootes BuildingLink opens in a new window |
Other activities on the day:
| Have photographs taken |
8.30am - 6.30pm |
Rootes Restaurant, First Floor, Rootes BuildingLink opens in a new window |
| Purchase any other souvenirsLink opens in a new window |
8.30am - 6.30pm |
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| Purchase your handshake photo (taken as you cross the stage) |
From the end of your ceremony until 6.30pm |
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| Visit our alumni stand |
9am - 5pm |
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Please remember!
- Guests and graduands enter Butterworth Hall via different doors; please make sure you give your guests the correct tickets before you separate from them, and then follow signs to the correct entrance.
- If you are a wheelchair user or require any assistance please ask a member of our graduation staff or one of our stewards who will be happy to assist you.
- Doors will close promptly at 10.30am for the 11am ceremony, and at 2.30pm for the 3pm ceremony for both Graduands and Guests. We cannot accommodate you if you arrive after doors close and consequently you will not be able to join your ceremony. Your qualification will then be awarded in your absence.
- Graduands must sit in the seat they are allocated as names and certificates are called in that order, the seat number which will be printed on your graduand ticket will correspond with the seat number in the Hall.
On the Day
Find our frequently asked questions about 'on the day' activities
Register to Graduate
Please register hereLink opens in a new window for the January 2025 graduation.