Oxford University Graduation Ceremonies
Date & Time
Sun, 1 Mar 2026
19:00
Venue
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
Price
Free (Tickets required)
Tickets
Get ticketsAbout this event
Official graduation ceremonies for University of Oxford students are held in the historic Sheldonian Theatre. These events mark the formal conferment of degrees and are a significant milestone for students and their families. The ceremonies follow centuries-old traditions and are conducted in Latin.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Experience a historic 12th-century ceremony conducted in Latin at the Sheldonian Theatre
• Be formally presented by your college to have your degree conferred in person
Event Highlights
- •Historic 12th-century tradition maintained in modern ceremonies
- •Proceedings conducted entirely in Latin within the Sheldonian Theatre
- •Formal presentation by the student's individual college or hall
- •Live streaming available for friends and family worldwide
- •Option for in-person or in-absentia degree conferral
Programme
Morning Degree Ceremony
Conferral of degrees for scheduled colleges in the Sheldonian Theatre.
Afternoon Degree Ceremony
Conferral of degrees for scheduled colleges in the Sheldonian Theatre.
Late Afternoon Degree Ceremony
Conferral of degrees for scheduled colleges in the Sheldonian Theatre (on select dates).
What to bring / Requirements
- •Passing of all required examinations
- •No outstanding debts or dues to the University
- •Full academic dress (sub fusc) including mortar board or soft-cap
- •Research students must submit electronic thesis to ORA 5 days prior
- •Valid guest tickets for all attendees (maximum 2 per graduand)
Organized by: University of Oxford
Contact: degree.ceremonies@admin.ox.ac.uk