Friday 24 October 2025 (pm)
** Bookings for this ceremony will open on Tuesday 29 July from 11am**
| From |
To |
Activity |
Location |
| 11:30 |
15:00 |
Registration |
Exhibition Hall, ground floor |
| 11:30 |
15:00 |
Collection of academic dress |
Exhibition Hall, ground floor |
| 11:30 |
17:30 |
Photography |
The Strathclyde Suite, first floor |
| 14:45 |
|
Auditorium doors open |
All floors |
| 15:00 |
15:30 |
Musical programme |
Auditorium |
| 15:30 |
17:00 |
Ceremony |
Auditorium |
| |
17:30 |
Return of academic dress |
Exhibition Hall, ground floor |
This page was last updated 01 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 Exhibition Hall, ground floor to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. Please note that, due to the limited space within the Exhibition Hall, only graduates are allowed access.
If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Enquiry desk, which is located outside the Exhibition Hall, will be pleased to help you.
Academic Dress
If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect these from Exhibition Hall, ground floor once you have registered. Collection will be open from 11:30 and all hired items should be returned by 17:30.
For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our approved supplier, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.
Photography
The photography studios are located in The Strathclyde Suite, on the first floor and will be open from 11:30. The service will be available until 17:30. 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 and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com.
Important: There will be flash photography throughout the ceremony. If you have any concerns, please contact the Ceremonies Team in Scotland on +44 (0) 131 226 3851 or email Scotland-ceremonies@open.ac.uk.
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 soon after.
Please note that there are a few steps up to the ground floor entrance of the auditorium. However, staff will be available to assist anyone with mobility issues. There is lift access to other levels, but staff will also be available to assist where required.
You and your guests should be seated no later than 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, a celebratory glass of sparkling wine or soft drink will be available for you and your guests at the Clyde and Lomond bars, both of which are located within the Concert Hall.
