Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday 28th June 2025.

Worlds of Sport and Digital will graduate in the morning, while Worlds of Business and Media will graduate in the afternoon.

Yes you needed to register to attend Graduation. Registration is now closed for our 2025 Graduation. If you have not registered and have any questions please contact graduation@UA92.ac.uk.

The UA92 Graduation event will take place on Saturday 28th June 2024 at Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1AB.

Yes! This will also take place at Victoria Warehouse immediately after your ceremony. There will be a complimentary drink and additional food and drink will be available to buy.

An invitation to attend graduation is issued to all final year students in anticipation that you will successfully complete your degree course.

The Board of Examiners will meet in June and results will be published soon after. Only Students who are successfully awarded their degree at this Board will be eligible to attend the Graduation. Those who are not awarded their degree at this Board will not be able to attend the June 2025 Graduation.

All guest attending on a free guest ticket will register on arrival at the venue.

Arrival times: 9.30am arrival for Sport & Digital, 2.45pm arrival for Business & Media.

Free parking is available on site on a first come, first served basis. The car park is at the end of the building opposite the apartments. The What3Words location of the car park is noisy.jazz.status

Images maybe captured during the event using film photography, digital photography, video or other medium and maybe used by University Academy 92 (UA92) for promotional purposes, on the University Academy 92 (UA92) website, social media, leaflets and brochures and other publicity material.

By attending the UA92 Graduation event, whether as a graduate or otherwise (e.g. guest), you acknowledge that images may be captured during the event by our official agency partner or media team.

UA92 acknowledge its responsibilities in particular reference to:

• The Protection of Children Act 1978;
• An individual’s right to privacy under The Human Rights Act 1998; and
• The Data Protection Act 1998.

Please express any objections to  graduation@UA92.ac.uk prior to the event. Otherwise individuals attending this event are deemed to have given their consent by attending or remaining at the event.

UA92 are not responsible for capture and use of images taken at the event by a third party not directly engaged by us.

Please make sure you bring your student ID and provisions to pay the £50 refundable deposit (cash or card) required when collected your graduation cap and gown.

Your deposit will be refunded if you return the gown undamaged and before the agreed deadline.

Your Graduation is a special day for you and your guests, and we want to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. To achieve this, please follow these guidelines on what you and your guests cannot bring into Victoria Warehouse.

You are allowed to bring a bag, but security checks will be conducted at the entrance. Please make sure this can be done easily. There will be a cloakroom at the venue to leave coats and bags.

Items Not Allowed:

• Alcohol or illegal substances
• Oversized bags
• Sharp objects, weapons, and any other items that might be considered unsafe
• Food

Additional Tips:

• Leave large valuables and unnecessary items at home or in your car
• Arrive early to avoid queues at the entrance

By following these guidelines, you’ll help us create a safe and enjoyable Graduation ceremony for everyone. For any further questions please contact the team at graduation@UA92.ac.uk

Drinks will be available to purchase prior to the ceremony. At the aftershow, all guests will receive a free drink and food and drinks will be available to purchase from the venue.

As part of your ceremony, your name will be called out by a presenter, and you will be required to proceed across the stage to receive your award.

Graduates are not permitted to proceed across the stage with anyone else, except in instances where additional support is required. If you have any additional requirements, please email us at graduation@UA92.ac.uk. UA92 staff will be on hand to guide you through the day, and will make sure you know where to be at the right time.

There will be a prayer room available for use at the venue. Please speak to a member of staff on the day, who will be able to direct you.

Yes the Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live on our website on this page.

Your degree certificate will be available to collect on the day. If you are unable to make your Graduation, this will be posted out to your home address.*

Please allow up to six weeks for delivery.

*We will send this to the home address we have on record for you. If your address needs updating, please contact registry@UA92.ac.uk

Nominate your fellow graduates for an Award – It’s the last chance to nominate someone for an award at Graduation. Nominations close on Tuesday 29th April at 6pm  

Greatness Unlocked Award

For living the UA92 values and success in character and personal development.

This award is for a stand-out student, who has shown commitment to their own Character and Personal Development. 

The winner will be announced at graduation.

Student of the Year 2025

For outstanding contribution to academic and student life at UA92.

This award is for the student who has made a significant contribution to the UA92 experience. Whether that’s by being a student rep, student ambassador, content creator, Sport92 club member or other activities.

The winner will be announced at graduation.

You may wish to invite your friends and family to the UK to attend your Graduation ceremony.

They will need to apply for their own Standard Visitor Visa and you can find details here.

• If you wish to invite your family and friends to your Graduation ceremony, you will need to send them a short invitation letter from you, confirming your relationship with them and the reason you are inviting them to come to the UK. UA92 can provide a template for you. 
• You will need to provide confirmation from University Academy 92 (UA92) that you have successfully completed your degree course of studies and that you are attending your graduation ceremony in the UK.  
• UA92 can provide an invitation letter confirming a student’s eligibility to attend their ceremony. You can request all of this information by emailing studentexperience@ua92.ac.uk 
• Once you have requested this and have registered for your ceremony, you will be emailed this letter. 

A Standard Visitor Visa can be issued for up to six months and will more than cover the length of time they need to be in the UK for your Graduation.

Professional graduation photographs are the ultimate memento for capturing your special day. Photographs will be available for purchase in a variety of packs and styles to suit your budget. Most of the packs are designed for multiple copies of the same image printed in various sizes. You are able to purchase single 10x8s, which are priced at £25 per image

The photography studios will be open throughout the day, before or after your ceremony.

You can view and pre-book packages here.

Victoria Warehouse is a tram journey and short walk from the city centre hotels, but there are also a number of hotels in the local area, including:

• Hotel Football 
• Hilton Garden Inn, Old Trafford 
• Premier Inn, Old Trafford
• Ibis Salford Quays

Bookings for free tickets is open and can be purchased here.

More information on extra guest tickets to follow.

Graduation cap and gown hire is free for all graduating students.

You will collect your robe on the day of your graduation at Victoria Warehouse. There will be people on hand to help with robing.

Book your cap and gown here.

You will collect your graduation cap and gown on the day of your graduation ceremony from the designated robing area at Victoria Warehouse. This applies to everyone, even if you have entered a delivery address when making your order.

On the day, you will need your Student ID and £50 deposit, to collect your gown. The robing team will help you with robing.

As long as the gowns are returned without damage on by the agreed time, your deposit will be refunded.*

*Cash refunds will be processed on the day. Credit and debit cards will be refunded within a specific timeframe. 

Graduation is a special occasion, so graduates and guests are invited to dress their best. All UA92 graduates are required to wear a graduation cap and gown at their ceremony. Please be mindful that hairstyles will need to accommodate the cap and any additional headwear that will restrict the wearing of the cap is not advised (eg large bows, fascinators etc). If you have any questions about this contact graduation@UA92.ac.uk. 

A buttoned shirt or blouse is ideal for attaching your hood to. But if your clothes do not have buttons, pins will be provided to secure your hood.