Summer Graduation
Summer Graduations are scheduled for Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th July 2025 at Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ.
Graduation is the opportunity for the University to formally recognise the successful completion of your degree. It is also the opportunity for your family and friends to share your success. Please keep checking these pages for the latest updates.
Updated Tuesday 16th April 2025
Quick links
Information on the ceremonies
Confirm your attendance
Tickets for your ceremony
How to order a gown
How to order you photography
Daily Programme
Graduation Catering
Information on parking
Arrangements for graduates and guests with disability requirements
Information on University merchandise
Information on financial matters
Information on Graduate Outcomes
If you have another question about Graduation please email the Graduation Team graduation@hope.ac.uk.
Information on the ceremonies
Each day, the ceremony will commence at 2:30 PM and is expected to last approximately an hour and a half.
It is important to note you must ensure you give yourself time to travel to the Cathedral and be taken to your seated area promptly before the start of the ceremony. Last entrance to the Cathedral for each ceremony is 2:00 PM.
We will confirm arrangements relating to Health & Safety nearer the time.
All arrangements associated with Hope graduations are subject to potential change in respect of Government guidance in place at the time of the ceremonies. Please bear this in mind as you make any plans.
Download the Daily Programme of Events
Confirm your attendance
You will receive notification confirming the time of your ceremony through your SRM no later than 30th April 2025. You will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note you will not be able to move between ceremonies.
When you go to the SRM to tell us whether you are going to attend please take the opportunity to check the spelling of your name – this is what will be printed onto your certificate so it needs to be correct.
You now have three options as stated below:
1. Confirm attendance at the appropriate ceremony.
2. Receive your degree in absentia (i.e. tell us that you will not be attending).
3. Defer receiving your degree to the ceremonies in January 2026.
You will need to let us know through the SRM which is your preferred option.
Tickets for your ceremony
You should pick your tickets up from the Sports Hall on the day of your graduation.
Due to Health & Safety regulations numbers are limited to two complimentary guest tickets per student and there are no extra tickets above your maximum allocation. Entry to the Cathedral without a ticket will not be possible.
Graduation ceremonies are approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, which can sometimes prove to be too long for younger children who may become restless. It is your decision as to whether it will be appropriate for them to attend. Children who are less than two years old may sit on an adult’s lap. Children over two need to be accounted for as a guest and will need a ticket from your allocation.
We will be able to live stream the ceremonies via our YouTube channel noted below.
The ceremonies will be live streamed via our YouTube channel in Our Place and the Eden Arbour Room at Hope Park.
How to order a gown
Please order your academic gown with Ede & Ravenscroft as soon as possible to guarantee delivery. You can order your gown via the Ede & Ravenscroft website. Please ensure you hire your gown through the official channel to ensure you have the correct gown for your ceremony. Please note you will not be able to graduate across the stage without the correct gown.
You can collect your gown from the Sports Hall at Hope Park from 8.30am onwards on the day of your ceremony. You may return your gown to the Cathedral directly after your ceremony. Alternatively, gowns may be returned to the Sports Hall at Hope Park.
Order your gown with Ede and Ravenscroft now
If you require clarification or support in the gown order process, then please contact Jacqui Sanders: sanderj@hope.ac.uk or Martyn Bolam: Martyn.Bolam@edeandravenscroft.com
How to order your photography
Ede & Ravenscroft offer a professional photography service which will also be based at Hope Park. You can book your photographs in advance on the Ede and Ravenscroft website. If you are booking photography prior to your ceremony please make sure that you give yourself enough time to get to the Cathedral.
If you decide not to attend the ceremony but would like some official photographs taken you can order a gown through Ede and Ravenscroft. This will be delivered by post and you will be able to use a local photographer.
Daily programme of events
Download the Daily Programme of Events.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8.30am onwards until 12. |
Ticket and wristband collection commences in Hope Park Sports Centre. Robing commences in Hope Park Sports Centre. Official portrait photography commences in Hope Park Sports Centre. Please note that photography continues throughout the day. |
| 10.30am | School and Department Receptions on the Rectors Lawn: This is an opportunity for you and your guests to meet your Subject Tutors and fellow graduands. A complimentary glass of Prosecco or juice will be served. |
| 11.40am |
Official group photo and hat throwing. The location will be shared with you upon collecting your tickets. |
| 2.00pm | Final admittance to the Cathedral. |
| 2.30pm |
Ceremony begins in the Cathedral. |
| 4.30pm | Ceremony ends. |
| 7.00pm |
Gowns must be returned to Hope Park Sports by 7.00pm, or left |
Graduation Catering
There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat and drink on campus throughout the day:
- Fresh Hope Food Court
Full breakfast service, international street food, loaded potatoes, fresh deli subs and salads. - Our Place Bar + Kitchen
Hand-stretched pizzas, gourmet burgers, loaded fries, salads, full bar service. - EDEN Arbour Room
Made-to-order brunch menu and small plates, full bar service.
There will also be refreshments available from Fresh Hope (Starbucks & Shop), EDEN (Aroma by Nero), Hope Park Sports (Starbucks), and on the i3 Piazza.
A live stream of each graduation ceremony will be broadcast in Our Place Bar and the EDEN Arbour Room for those staying on campus.
Please note all University outlets are cashless.
Information on parking
Liverpool Cathedral has limited onsite parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you also familiarise yourself with alternative parking options as it is likely that the Cathedral car park will reach capacity each day.
Arrangements for graduates and guests with disability requirements
If you, or one of your guests has a disability that requires specific arrangements, you should contact graduation@hope.ac.uk and the team will be in touch with you.
University merchandise
University merchandise will be available from the Hope stall at Hope Park in the Sports Hall.
Financial matters
If you are in debt to the University you will not be able to attend the ceremonies. If this applies to you, the Student Finance team will be in contact to help you resolve any such issues before the event.
Be part of the picture
Liverpool Hope needs your responses to help shape the future of Higher Education for years to come. You’ll receive an email from Graduate Outcomes about 15 months after you complete your course with Hope.
It’s a short 10 minute survey to capture the activities and perspectives of graduates like yourselves. You might also get a text from ‘GradOutcome’ or a call to complete the survey over the phone.
To get the best response rate we need to have accurate contact details. Please update your contact details by using this form.
Having your up to date details means we can also keep you in the loop about alumni activity, graduate job opportunities and graduate-level workshops or events too!
The important stuff
HESA have published privacy information for students on how your contact details will be used.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email careers@hope.ac.uk
Please note: An application to attend a Graduation event run by Liverpool Hope University constitutes an understanding that the event may be photographed or videoed and consequently you agree that you may appear in Liverpool Hope University's promotional materials.