Graduation 2025

Unfortunately no, we are unable to accept any bookings after the deadline has passed.

Please go to Marston Events  and contact them by telephone or use the Chat with us function. 

Please book your gown and photography on the Marston Events website.  

Each graduate can purchase a maximum of 2 guest tickets. Additional guest tickets may become available once bookings close. Marston Events will notify you via email if tickets become available.

No. Additional guest tickets may become available once bookings close (after 5th October). We will notify you via email if tickets become available. These will be available on a first-come first-served basis. 

Please contact our ticket provider Marston Events for all ticket queries. 

Tickets will be sent via email from Marston Events the week before the ceremony. 

All graduates should arrive at the McEwan Hall no later than 1 hour before the start of their ceremony. We'll send out more information about what will happen on the day closer to the time. 

Yes. We will send you an email the week before the event which details everything you need to know to enjoy your special day. 

Ceremonies will last around 1 hour, approximately.

Please only bring the number of guests that you have tickets for.

Each ceremony will be live streamed on the day, enabling family and friends who cannot attend to share in the graduate experience. The link for the live stream will be shared with all graduates ahead of the day and the stream can only be accessed by those with the link. 

If you have any concerns about the live stream please contact graduation@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

All graduating students must wear the correct gown and hood for their award. These can be hired from our supplier Marston Robing, for the cost of £30.

Graduates will receive a scroll on stage and then an Edinburgh College commemorative certificate as they come off stage.

If, for whatever reason, you are no longer able to attend your ceremony, please contact Marston events for information on their refund policy. 

All guest tickets once purchased are non-refundable. 

You will be asked during the registration process for any accessibility requirements with the opportunity to detail requirements. Please complete the form to inform us of requirements. 

Due to space and health and safety guidelines all buggies and pushchairs need to be left at the entrance area with babies/children carried from this point.

All graduating students must wear the correct gown and hood for their award.

The dress code consists of your gown, hood, and formal dress.

For questions about robing, photography and ticket purchases, please contact Marston Events. For all other questions, please email graduation@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.