Friday 10 October 2025 (pm)
** Bookings for this ceremony will open on Tuesday 29 July from 11am**
| From |
To |
Activity |
Location |
| 13:15 |
15:15 |
Registration |
Corn Exchange |
| 13:15 |
15:15 |
Collection of academic dress |
Corn Exchange |
| 13:15 |
15:15 |
Photography |
Studio Theatre, first floor |
| 14:45 |
|
Auditorium doors open |
Ground & first floors |
| 15:00 |
15:30 |
Musical programme |
Concert Hall |
| 15:30 |
17:00 |
Ceremony |
Concert Hall |
| 17:00 |
17:30 |
Celebratory drinks |
Corn Exchange or Foyer Bar, ground floor |
| |
17:45 |
Return of academic dress |
Corn Exchange |
This page was last updated on 15 November 2024. The final version will be posted 2-3 weeks before the ceremony.
Arrival and registration
Upon arrival, please head to the Registration desks in the Corn Exchange to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. You will also be given an information sheet with a map of the venue to help you find your way around. A preview of this will be available to view here in the weeks leading to the ceremony.
Where guest tickets are available to purchase on the day, please go to the Enquiries Desk to make payment by credit / debit card, we are unable to accept cash. All tickets are subject to availability and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Registration and Enquiry desks will be pleased to help you.
Academic Dress
If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect this from the Corn Exchange once you have registered. Collection will be open from 13:15 and all hired items should be returned to the same location by 17:45.
For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our approved suppliers, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.
Photography
The photography studios are located in the Studio Theatre on the first floor and will be open from 13:15. The service will be available for a short time after the ceremony. Please be advised that there may be queues, so allow yourself plenty of time.
A photograph will also be taken of you when you cross the stage. This photograph will be available to purchase after the ceremony from the sales desk in the Corn Exchange and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com.
For further details on the photography services available on your ceremony day, including how to pre-book, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.
The ceremony
The doors to the auditorium will open at 14:45 and the musical program will start. You and your guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Your ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Further details about the ceremony proceedings can be found on ‘Your ceremony day’.
Post-ceremony drinks
After the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to join the academic procession for a celebratory glass of sparkling wine or soft drink in the Corn Exchange or Foyer Bar, please see your entrance ticket for details.
