Class of 2026 FAQs

We are planning to hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 at our Horsforth Campus on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July.

Eligible graduands will be invited to join the graduation ceremony for their programme or they can opt to attend the relaxed event.

The full schedule is available here.

Graduation ceremonies in July 2026 will be held in the Sports Hall on our Horsforth Campus.   

We have an external events company who will be making the venue look fantastic so we can celebrate your achievements. We used the Sports Hall as a venue for Graduations in December 2023 and 2025 and the feedback to those events was overwhelmingly positive. 

Graduands who have successfully completed their programme of study will be eligible to attend. You will only be able to attend the event to which you are invited.   

Graduands who have not successfully completed their programme of study are invited 'subject to successful completion'. 

Students who are in debt to the University may not, in certain circumstances, have their awards conferred either by attending a graduation event or receiving an award certificate. Further information about this may be obtained from the Credit Control Team creditcontrol@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Graduands will be sent an email to register for their graduation ceremony via e:Vision week commencing 27 April 2026. Booking must be made by Friday 8 May 2026 to enable necessary preparations.

Bookings must close on 8 May 2026 so that we can confirm student numbers and allow sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements for the events.   

It will not be possible to accommodate requests to attend a graduation event after the published registration deadline. Graduands will be offered the opportunity to defer their attendance to the Winter events.

Eligible students will be invited to attend the ceremony alongside course-mates for their specific programme. If you are unable to attend your specified ceremony, you can defer your attendance to the December 2026 graduations.

It will not be possible for students to choose which event session they would like to attend, other than choosing to attend our relaxed ceremony. More details about the relaxed event can be found in the FAQs below.

If you feel that our relaxed event would be more suitable for your needs, you can opt to attend this during the registration task.

Yes, it is possible to defer to our winter ceremonies. Please ensure you still complete the registration process via your e:Vision account by 8 May 2026  to choose this option. It is anticipated that the winter events will take place in the week commencing 14 December 2026. 

Graduands can choose to have their award documents posted to them instead of attending their graduation event. Graduands must register their preferred graduation option via their e:Vision account by 8 May 2026.

If you choose to attend your graduation ceremony in July 2026, it is anticipated that your award documentation will be available for collection on the day of your event. If you choose not to attend, we will post your award documentation to you via recorded mail. 

You will be asked to check and update your postal address as part of the e:Vision registration process so please ensure that you complete this even if you will not be attending the event so that we have the correct details for you.

If you register to attend your graduation ceremony but do not attend on the day, your certificate will be posted to the contact address given during the e:Vision registration process. 

If you attend a graduation ceremony without registering your attendance by the published deadline, we will not be able to accommodate this due to the planning and preparation required. In such instances your certificate will be posted to your nominated address. 

If graduation ceremonies cannot take place or are delayed or the event time needs to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Leeds Trinity, including (without limitation) fire, explosion, terrorist act (or threat of terrorist act), act of God, pandemic, national mourning, student registration exceeds our capacities, or as a result of any industrial action or dispute involving Leeds Trinity, Leeds Trinity will not be liable for any losses, direct or otherwise, incurred by graduands or guests. Leeds Trinity shall give as much notice as is reasonably possible to graduands of such cancellation, delay or postponement.

To attend the July 2026 ceremonies, you must have successfully passed your programme of study and your award conferred by a Progression and Award Board by Wednesday 24 June 2026.

If you register to attend a ceremony in July 2026 and need further time to complete your studies, your place at the December event will automatically be cancelled and you can organise for a refund of your gown hire. If you should be eligible to attend a future graduation, we will contact you in October 2026 with further details.

Gowning and professional photography will be available on campus prior to the start of the ceremony. The graduation ceremonies will be held in the Sports Hall.

The first ceremony of the day will begin at 10:30am, the second ceremony at 13:30pm and the final ceremony of the day at 16:30pm. The ceremonies will centre on the graduands, with the presentation of awards and prizes, and speeches. Following each ceremony, there will be a drinks reception for graduands. 

During registration, each graduand will be able to book a maximum of four guest tickets, free of charge, to join them in the event spaces on campus. Two guests will be able to watch the ceremony in the Sports Hall and two guests will be able to watch a livestream in the Auditorium. Please note that guest tickets will be required to access the event spaces on campus.

Please plan to arrive around an hour and a half before the start of your graduation ceremony. Ceremonies will start at either:

• 10:30am (with arrivals from 9:00am)
• 13:30pm (with arrivals from 12:00pm)
• 16:30pm (with arrivals from 15:00pm)

This allows time for gowning and professional photography, and the opportunity to catch up with friends before the ceremony starts.   

Following the ceremony, there will be a drinks reception lasting approximately one hour.   

This means being on campus for around three hours in total.

There will be a number of event spaces on our Horsforth Campus to accommodate graduation.  

• Sports Hall – Graduation Ceremony
• The Auditorium – live screening of the Graduation Ceremony
• The Gym - gowning and professional photography
• The Atrium – drinks reception

We politely ask that you or your guests do not bring large items of luggage with you. For security reasons, large personal items such as rucksacks or suitcases cannot be taken into the Sports Hall or Auditorium.

You will be able to store any luggage behind Reception, but items are left at the owner’s risk and the University cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.

Prams and pushchairs must not be taken into the Sports Hall and can be stored nearby - please find an Usher and they will assist you.

You will be able to bring a maximum of four people with you.

During registration, you will be able to register for two guest tickets in the Sports Hall and a further two guest tickets to watch a livestream of the ceremony in the Auditorium.

All four guests will be able to access the relevant event spaces on campus with you, including the drinks reception  –however, for the ceremony itself their tickets will be for either the Sports Hall or the Auditorium.

Guest tickets are free but must be booked during registration.

The graduation ceremonies are designed to accommodate programmes and meet health and safety/fire capacities on campus.

A maximum of four guests (two in the Sports Hall and two in the Auditorium) will be able to accompany graduands in the event spaces on campus and guest tickets must be booked during registration. 

The offer of four free guest tickets is in line with previous years. 

The only exception is for children under the age of two years. You are entitled to two additional infant guest tickets to enter either the Sports Hall or Auditorium and the infant must be seated on an adult's lap in the venues. 

Yes. Children over the age of two years should be counted in your total of four guest tickets (where you are able to book two tickets to watch the ceremony in the Sports Hall, and two tickets to watch the livestream in the Auditorium).

Children under the age of two years will require an infant guest ticket to enter either the Sports Hall or Auditorium and must be seated on an adult's lap in the venues. You are entitled to two infant guest tickets in addition to your four guest tickets.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Yes, as long as they are counted in your total of four guests. Please contact us directly by emailing records@leedstrinity.ac.uk if you have any concerns.

During the registration task you can detail any requirements that you or your guests may have (for example: wheelchair user, mobility difficulties, blind/partially sighted or deaf/hearing impairment), and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We will contact you to discuss the arrangements, but if you have any questions, please contact us via email on records@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

There will be a number of event spaces on our Horsforth Campus to accommodate graduation.  

• The Sports Hall – Graduation Ceremony 
• The Auditorium – live screening of the Graduation Ceremony 
• The Gym - gowning and professional photography 
• The Atrium – drinks reception

Please remember that guest tickets will be required to access all of the event spaces on campus. 

There will be a drinks reception after the graduation ceremonies, with the opportunity to purchase some additional refreshments. 

Only water will be allowed to be brought into the ceremonies. Water will be located in the Atrium.

Graduands and guests will be able to access the multifaith prayer room and Chapel for religious purposes. Please speak to one of our ushers on the day to arrange this.

We’d suggest graduands arrive on campus around an hour and half before the start of their graduation ceremony. This allows time for gowning and professional photography, and the opportunity to catch up with friends before the ceremony starts.

In total, we’d suggest you plan to be on campus for around three hours – arriving around an hour and a half before your ceremony for gowning and photography, with 45 minutes for the ceremony, and one hour for the drinks reception.

A list of recommended local hospitality venues is available below if you are looking to make further plans to meet/celebrate in the area.

The Graduation schedule has been shared with academic departments and tutors will be invited to attend.

After registering your attendance at your ceremony via e:Vision, you will be able to hire a gown and book photography via our supplier partner Marston's website. You will need to make these arrangements by Friday 26 June 2026.   

We recommend booking your gown in advance to ensure that the correct size is available to you as these will be limited on the day. When booking in advance, please ensure you complete the full order process and receive a confirmation email. 

Graduation is a formal occasion and all graduands participating in the ceremony must wear formal academic dress.

Gown hire will cost £39 if pre-ordered. We strongly recommend pre-ordering as there is no guarantee of all sizes being available on the day.

Please ensure if booking in advance that you complete the full order process and receive a confirmation email from our gowning suppliers.

If you do not pre-order, the hire price on your graduation day will be £49.  

Yes, if you book 'extended hire' when you place your gown hire order. This means you can take your gown away with you for celebrations at home or elsewhere and return it directly to Marston's in the pre-paid envelope within seven days. The cost of 'extended hire' is £35 including return costs, with a pre-paid bag/label provided.

Graduation is a time to celebrate, so you should wear what makes you feel the most comfortable. 

For students who would like some guidance, graduation is a formal occasion and we encourage you to wear smart clothes underneath your gown. We recommend wearing a buttoned shirt or a blouse to make it easier to secure your hood, which is worn around the neck and over the gown.

The hood has a loop on the neck band, which is best secured around a button near your collar bone. It is more difficult to secure the hood onto a t-shirt or a low-cut top, which may require a pin and can leave a mark or tear in your t-shirt or top. This also makes the hood more likely to slip off your shoulders. 

We also recommend being mindful of graduation caps, which are not very accommodating of many hairstyles including buns, ponytails or updos. We recommend keeping hairstyles simple to avoid disappointment. 

Yes, we encourage graduands to pre-book Professional photography, should they wish to have this taken.

There will also be the opportunity for informal photography for you and your guests to take yourselves during your time on campus.

The professional photography packages start from £25 and packages can be pre-ordered via our supplier Marston.

You are still able to visit the Marston photogrpahy studios on the day without a pre-order unless advised otherwise. Please note that you will incur a £15 studio session fee when no package is selected and purchased on the day.

This charge is non-refundable and is not a credit, therefore we recommend pre-ordering if you are wanting professional photographs taken on the day.

If you are unable to attend the event for any reason, Marston operate the following refund policy on gown hire: 

"We require five working days' notice from the start of the first ceremony to action a refund on gown hires i.e., if your ceremony is on a Wednesday and the first ceremony for your institution is on a Tuesday, we would need your request a minimum of five working days prior to Tuesday. 

Refunds will be logged and processed within 10-15 working days after the ceremony you were due to graduate at, and you will be notified via email as soon as your refund has been processed."

To read more about Marston's terms and conditions of hire, visit their website. 

Please be aware that the graduation events are regarded as a public occasion. The University’s photographers will be situated around campus taking photographs and video footage of the event for internal and external use. Graduands and guests who do not wish their image to be used in this way should inform the photographer on the day.

Leeds Trinity also works with a media supplier called MyGraduationClip who can produce a personalised digital video clip for graduands attending graduation free of charge. Students will be asked to opt in or opt out of their information being shared with MyGraduationClip for a personalised clip during e:Vision registration. If students opt in they consent to Leeds Trinity providing the supplier with the their presentation name and award name.

Leeds Trinity produces a souvenir programme for all graduation ceremonies and The graduate’s official name and award will be included in both these publications, however, final degree classifications are not included. 

Graduands will be asked to opt-in or opt-out of their information being included in such publications during e:Vision registration. 

We’d suggest graduands arrive on campus around an hour and half before the start of their graduation ceremony. This allows time for gowning and professional photography, and the opportunity to catch up with friends before the ceremony starts.

On arrival to campus, you will be directed to the appropriate reserved area of the car park.

You should enter the campus via the main entrance and you will be directed to appropriate car parking areas. Car parking is limited on campus so graduands and their guests are asked to travel together in one car wherever possible.

No, pay and display will not be in operation during the event. Car parking is limited on campus so graduands and their guests are asked to travel together in one car wherever possible.

Relaxed events are open to anyone who might prefer this graduation experience. This may include people with learning disabilities, sensory and any other additional needs. They are designed to provide a more comfortable experience for students and guests who would prefer a more relaxed and private setting.

This will be an alternative experience to a traditional graduation as there will be no ceremony or formal presentation of awards and prizes. Please ensure you read the full FAQ’s to make an informed decision about which event is best suited to you.

If you have any further questions about the event, please contact Student Records at records@leedstrinity.ac.uk .

Each graduand will be given an individual time slot to collect their certificate and celebrate their achievement on campus with their guests. Please arrange to arrive promptly for your designated time slot to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience.

Upon your arrival at campus please make your way to the Reception desk in the Atrium where our friendly team will direct you to the relaxed event spaces.

You will then meet our team at the registration desk where you will collect your degree certificate, and a copy of the programme.

You will then be able to collect your gown and have any professional photography taken. Graduands will be expected to wear academic dress but please contact Student Records at records@leedstrinity.ac.uk should you have any queries.

There will also be the opportunity for informal photography during your time on campus.

No, there will not be a formal ceremony or presentation of awards and prizes.

The relaxed event is designed to provide a more comfortable experience for students and guests who would prefer this alternative graduation experience.

We recommend you plan to be on campus for up to to one hour, depending on whether you have pre-booked gowning and photography.

You will be allocated an individual 30-minute time slot for the relaxed event, which will be communicated with you in your confirmation email around one week before the event.

No, tutors and academics will not be invited owing to the nature of the event.

The relaxed event does not include a formal drinks reception owing to the nature of the event. However, there will be refreshments available in the event space for you and your guests.

Graduands will be allocated a 30-minute individual time slot for the relaxed event, however there will be plenty of opportunity should you and your guests wish to take any informal photography or have any further refreshments in the Atrium.

During the registration task you will be able to indicate any requirements that you or your guests may have, for example wheelchair user, mobility difficulties, visual impairments or hearing impairments. We will then contact you to discuss these arrangements and will do our best to accommodate your needs.

If you have any further questions, please contact us via email on records@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

who supportedPlease complete the Graduation registration task via e:Vision by Friday 8 May and ensure you have completed all sections of the task. If you wish to attend the relaxed event, please indicate this in the graduand/guest needs box and we will be in touch with further details.

If you have any further questions, please contact records@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

The relaxed event will be held at our Horsforth campus. Further details will be included in confirmation emails after registration has closed. 

Graduands and guests will be able to access the multifaith prayer room and Chapel for religious purposes. Please speak to one of our ushers on the day to arrange this. 

There are accessible routes to all areas of the event, and our friendly team will be on hand to guide you.

You will be able to bring a maximum of four guests with you. During the registration task it will reference splitting your guests between the Auditorium and the Sports Hall- please note this does not apply for the relaxed event.

All four guests will be with you for the duration of your visit and will be able to access the relevant event spaces on campus. Guest tickets are free but must be booked during registration.

The graduation events are designed to meet health and safety/fire capacities on campus. A maximum of four guests will be able to accompany graduands in the event spaces on campus and guest tickets must be booked during registration.

The offer of four free guest tickets is in line with previous years.

The only exception is for children under the age of two years. You are entitled to two additional infant guest tickets to enter the relaxed event spaces.

Yes, Children over the age of two years should be counted in your total of four guest tickets.

Children under the age of two years will require an infant guest ticket and you are entitled to two infant guest tickets in addition to your four guest tickets.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Yes, as long as they are counted in your total of four guests. Please contact us directly by emailing records@leedstrinity.ac.uk if you have any concerns.

Graduands will be expected to wear academic dress but please contact Student Records (records@leedstrinity.ac.uk ) should you have any queries.  

We strongly recommend pre-ordering as there is no guarantee of all sizes being available on the day. Gown hire will cost £39 and will need to be pre-ordered before Friday 28 November.

Please ensure if booking in advance that you complete the full order process and receive a confirmation email from our gowning suppliers.

If you do not pre-order, the hire price on your graduation day will be £49.  

Yes, if you book 'extended hire' when you place your gown hire order. This means you can take your gown away with you for celebrations at home or elsewhere and return it directly to Marston in the pre-paid envelope within seven days. The cost of 'extended hire' is £35 including return costs, with a pre-paid bag/label provided. 

Graduands are encouraged to pre-book any Professional Photography, should they wish to have this taken. The professional photography packages start from £25 and packages can be pre-ordered via our supplier Marston.

You are still able to visit the Marston photography studios on the day without a pre-order unless advised otherwise. Please note that you will incur a £15 studio session fee when no package is selected and purchased on the day.

This charge is non-refundable and is not a credit, therefore we recommend pre-ordering if you are wanting professional photographs taken on the day.

There will also be the opportunity for informal photography for you and your guests to take yourselves during your time on campus.

No, the relaxed event will not be professionally photographed or recorded. There will also be no option to receive a personalised video clip from MyGraduationClip as there is no ceremony or formal presentation of awards and prizes.