St Edmunds : Information for members : Graduation

The Congregation ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in the University of Cambridge. The conferment of each degree is still an act of the whole University, approved by "Grace of the Regent House", that is, by a resolution of the governing body. Groups of four graduands are presented to the Vice-Chancellor or a Deputy by the Praelector, who commends the candidates' academic attainments and personal integrity. Graduands are presented one by one to the Vice-Chancellor of the University or a Deputy, in the presence of the Proctors who are the elected representatives of the Regent House.

The Praelector, Dr Michael Robson has written a comprehensive guide regarding the graduation ceremony and dress requirements. It is recommended that all students about to graduate read this guide (see below).

Notes for Graduation

Please note that only the following degrees can be conferred at the General Admission: LL.M., M.Eng., M.Math., M.Sci., Vet.M.B., Mus.B., B.A. and B.Th. Students graduating for any other degree will need to choose any other graduation congregation date.

Notes for Retrospective Award of MMath and MASt Degrees for Part III

Please also fill in the 'Address request form' (see below) and return to the Tutorial Office as soon as possible, preferably before the congregation ceremony.

Address request form (word doc) (pdf)

If you have any queries please contact the

Dress requirements

You must wear the gown and hood of the degree you are proceeding to. If you contact Ede & Ravenscroft, A E Clothier or Ryder & Amies (see contact details at the bottom of the page) they will be able to help and advise. For further information please read the documents below - 'Academical dress code' and 'Clothing to be worn with academical dress'. Please note that Graduands cannot be permitted to proceed to their degrees unless they adhere to the University's dress code.

Dates for congregations of the Regent House, academic year 2010-2011

All graduation congregations are held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Easter Term

30 April 2011, 11 a.m.
14 May 2011, 11 a.m.
2 July 2011, GENERAL ADMISSION (LL.M., M.Eng., M.Math., M.Sci., Vet.M.B., Mus.B., B.A., and B.Th. Degrees only). Times to be announced.

Long Vacation

23 July 2011, 11 a.m.

Dates for congregations of the Regent House, academic year 2011-2012

All graduation congregations are held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Michaelmas Term 2011

22 October 2011, 11 a.m.
26 November 2011, In absence only

Lent Term 2012

21 January 2012
18 February 2012, In absence only
24 March 2012, 10 a.m.

Easter Term 2012

28 April 2012, 11 a.m.
19 May 2012, 10 a.m.
30 June 2012, GENERAL ADMISSION (LL.M., M.Eng., M.Math., M.Sci., Vet.M.B., Mus.B., B.A., and B.Th. Degrees only). Times to be announced.

Long Vacation 2012

21 July 2012, 10 a.m.

Dates for congregations of the Regent House, academic year 2012-2013

All graduation congregations are held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Michaelmas Term 2012

20 October 2012, 11 a.m.
24 November 2012, In absence only

Lent Term 2013

19 January 2013
16 February 2013, In absence only
23 March 2013, 10 a.m.

Easter Term 2013

27 April 2013, 11 a.m.
11 May 2013, 10 a.m.
29 June 2013, GENERAL ADMISSION (LL.M., M.Eng., M.Math., M.Sci., Vet.M.B., Mus.B., B.A., and B.Th. Degrees only). Times to be announced.

Long Vacation 2013

20 July 2013, 10 a.m.

Robe Hire

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Cambridge
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