The following information will be useful for friends and family of graduands attending the University's Degree Congregations.
Getting to the University
Degree Congregation ceremonies are held at the Edgbaston campus.
Be aware that roadworks are currently affecting traffic around Edgbaston campus.
Parking
You can park your car in the South Car Park, which operates a Pay and Display system. South Car Park can be found on the Edgbaston Campus Map (PDF - 397KB).
Tickets and seating
You will be able to pick up your guest tickets on the day from the Ticket Desk in the Avon Room Coffee Lounge. The Avon Room Coffee Lounge is in University Centre, building R23 on the campus map (PDF - 397B).
Guest seating is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be seats for everyone with a ticket.
Tickets for additional guests (beyond the first two) may be available on the day from the Ticket Desk.
Television screening rooms
Additional guests who cannot get a ticket can watch the ceremony live in one of our television screening rooms. No tickets are required for these venues - seats are only available on a first-come first-served basis. The television screening rooms will be signposted from the Great Hall.
Facilities on campus
There are a number of places to eat, drink and shop near the Aston Webb Building, where the ceremonies take place.
Visa to attend the ceremony
Please read our visitor visa guide if you need a visa to attend Degree Congregations.
In support of your application, the University can produce a letter for the graduating student that states that they have been invited to attend a Degree Congregation, and that they are able to bring two guests with them to the ceremony. We are unable to issue named invitations to guests.
You will need the graduating student to get a copy of this letter by submitting a query online to Enquiry Services