Newcastle College University Centre Graduation 2022

Graduation Ceremonies will take place on Thursday 14 July and Friday 15 July 2022. 

All Graduation ceremonies take place at Newcastle Civic Centre. 

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 6 April at 10am. Click on the book your place link to book your graduation.

Every graduate will need to hire a gown at £35. This includes your student ticket. 

Guest tickets can be purchased at £10 or £5 for a concession ticket. 

Guest tickets are priced at £10 or £5 for a concession ticket. 

Concession tickets are for anyone aged under 18 years. 

Additional guest tickets will only become available if ceremonies are not fully booked. 

Students who have booked to attend Graduation will be informed in early June if any additional guest tickets are available. 

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

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

Please find below ceremonies running order.

Thursday 14 July ceremonies include:  

Ceremony 1 - Business, Hospitality, Policing, Sport and Travel Students

Ceremony 2 - Beauty and Health Students

Ceremony 3 – Engineering and Science Students

Friday 15 July 2022 ceremonies include:

Ceremony 4 – Digital Arts and Digital Technologies Students

Ceremony 5 – Art and Design, Music and Performing Arts Students

Ceremony 6 – Childcare and Education Students

Tickets can only be purchased online at the following webpage: www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/graduation Please note we are unable to process ticket sales over the telephone or in person.

Your student ticket is free.

Yes each guest must have a guest ticket to attend the graduation ceremony. 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.

You are able to book up to two guest tickets.

If extra guest tickets become available you will be notified in early June by email and you will be advised the maximum number of tickets you are able to purchase.

Yes, we offer a concession rate of £5 for anyone aged under 18 years.

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.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds unless you do not pass your course.

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 booking reference and your full name.

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 booking reference and your full name.

Gown hire is charged at £35. 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 £35 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 take a look at the various photography packages when you book your place at graduation through the online booking system.

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 late 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.