Newcastle College University Centre Graduation 2023

Graduation Ceremonies will take place on Thursday 13 July and Friday 14 July 2023. 

Please see information above with specific details for your ceremony. 

All Graduation ceremonies take place at Newcastle Civic Centre. 

Tickets for graduation have now closed.

Every graduate will need to hire a gown at £37. This includes your student ticket. 

Guest tickets can be purchased at £12 each. Students are able to purchase two guest tickets. 

Students will not be allowed to book more than two guest tickets in total. This is to ensure all graduates get the same opportunity to bring family and friends where availability allows. Please note we work to strict venue capacities set by Newcastle Civic Centre for health and safety reasons. 

If additional guest tickets become available, we will let you know after the ticket closing date in May.

Extra guest tickets will be available to buy from 10am on Wednesday 31 May. 

Please note we work to strict venue capacities set by Newcastle Civic Centre for health and safety reasons. 

Please email our Graduation Team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk 

Please include your full name, student number and change of details. 

Yes - each guest must have a guest ticket to attend the graduation ceremony. They are priced at £12 each. This is because we work to a strict number capacity which is dictated by the Civic Centre. We recommend children under the age of four years old do not attend the graduation ceremonies due to the length and formal nature of the ceremony.

Unfortunately there is no waiting list for extra guest tickets. Students are informed of extra guest ticket availability by email and extra guest tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis to ensure a fair process for all graduating students.

No, guest tickets are non-transferable. In order to be eligible for the guest tickets you must be attending your own graduation ceremony and hire a gown.

To gain entry to the ceremony area all guests must produce a valid ticket, no photocopies will be accepted, strictly no entry without a ticket.

You will need to either produce your digital ticket or a print-out of your ticket to be checked-in on the day by the Graduation Team. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure your guests have their tickets to present at the venue on the day. Tickets are required for each guest and are non-transferable and can only be checked in once.  

Please contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk to discuss any refund request. 

We ask students to let us know if they have an access requirement at the time of booking so that reasonable adjustments can be put in place for the day. Please email the Graduation Team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk with any requirements needed including your ceremony details and your full name.

We ask students to let us know if their guest(s) have an access requirement at the time of booking so that reasonable adjustments can be put in place for the day. Please email the Graduation Team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk with any requirements needed including your ceremony details and your full name.

Gown hire is charged at £37. This price includes your mortar board (cap) and institution hood and your student ticket. Gowns are available for collection from the Civic Centre on the day of your graduation ceremony. You are required to return these within 30 minutes of the ceremony ending. 

No, the £37 cost is to hire your gown for the duration of your ceremony. All gowns must be returned to our gown provider within 30 minutes of your ceremony ending.

Yes, you can book your photography package with Academy Graduations. To book your tickets, head to the Academy Graduations webpage

Please contact Academy Graduations for any photography enquiries  at enquiries@academygraduations.co.uk

Yes you can take photos, however during the graduation ceremony please be mindful not to disrupt speeches. Please also be considerate of other guests at the ceremony whilst taking photographs. When the student procession begins guests must be seated.

Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony and a cash bar is available which is manned by Newcastle Civic Centre staff.

There is no parking on site. City centre parking is limited, however nearby car parks include multi-storeys at John Dobson Street, Eldon Gardens, Percy Street (near John Lewis), The Gate (Stowell Street) and there is a small car park near the City Hall. Please allow plenty of time for parking on the day of your graduation ceremony.

All graduation ceremonies take place at Newcastle Civic Centre, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PU.

Please refer to your invite letter for details of the ceremony including registration and robing times that was sent out in March. Please ensure you leave plenty of time to travel to the venue so that you arrive in good time for registration and robing.

No. You should contact Credit Control (email: creditcontrol@ncgrp.co.uk) if you are still in receipt of reminder statements and your IT/Library accounts are blocked.

It is recommended that you dress smartly and wear something with a button front to attach your graduation hood. It is also recommended you wear appropriate and comfortable footwear as you will need to walk up a few stairs onto the stage to collect your award.

Registration takes place in the main entrance of the Civic Centre. There will be signs to direct you to the appropriate building.

No, you will receive a blank scroll for photography purposes only, your actual certificate will be posted to your home address later.

You will need to email graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk detailing your student number and new address.

You will need to email graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk detailing your student number and new email address.

Please contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk to discuss any ticket cancellation requests. 

Once you have placed your order on Eventbrite you will receive your tickets (both student and guest tickets) as a pdf via email. You will need to keep these safe as you will need to bring these with you on the day of your graduation. You will need to either produce your digital ticket or a print-out of your ticket to be checked-in on the day by the Graduation team.

Please note it is your responsibility to ensure your guests have their tickets to present at the venue on the day. Tickets are required for each guest are non-transferable and can only be checked in once.  

Please contact the graduation team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk and we will endeavour to support your request.  

If you fail your degree, you will not be able to attend graduation. If you have already paid for tickets, you will need to contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk to discuss your refund. 

If you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony, please email graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk with your reasons, and our Graduation Team will help you deal with any problems.

Please ensure you arrive in good time as registration and robing can take some time.

Yes, your guests can arrive at the same time as you at Newcastle Civic Centre. However, we ask that only the graduating student checks in at the registration desk, and we ask you collect your gown on your own, as the front desk can get very busy.

If you failed your degree or you have components pending results by your graduation day, you are unable to attend graduation.  Please do not arrive at the Newcastle Civic Centre as you will be unable to gain entry to the ceremony.

If you fail your degree and have purchased tickets, please contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk to discuss your refund. 

Please bring your order confirmation email and all tickets purchased, either on email or as a printed pdf as you will need to be checked in to the venue by the Graduation Team. 

You will only need to show your student ticket once. After you have collected your gown we will be able to identify you as a graduate.