NCUC and Carlisle College Graduation 2026

Each Graduation ceremony will host students from specific subject areas. The details of each ceremony can be found in the section above.

If you are still unsure which ceremony you should attend, please contact our Graduation Team by emailing graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk

Summer Graduation ceremonies will take place on Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July 2026.

The specific details for each Summer Graduation ceremony are listed above.

All Summer Graduation ceremonies will take place at Newcastle Civic Centre, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8PU.

Yes - the event details and ticket booking arrangements for students graduating from Carlisle College are exactly the same as for Newcastle College University Centre graduates. All Carlisle College students will be graduating in Ceremony Five,  Friday 10 July 2026.

Tickets for Summer Graduation Ceremony Five will go on sale at 10am, Thursday 26 March 2026. You can buy tickets until 12pm, Thursday 21 May 2026, or until the tickets for Ceremony Five sell out, which may be before this deadline.

Student tickets and guest tickets for Graduation 2026 will be on sale from 10am, Thursday 26 March. 

All ticket sales will end at 12.00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026, unless they sell out before that date. If this happens, ticket sales will close and you'll not be able to buy any more student or guest tickets, even if you are ordering tickets before the deadline.

The start time for your Graduation ceremony will vary depending on which ceremony you are attending.

Details of the specific timings of each Summer Graduation ceremony are provided above. 

Every graduating student will need to buy a £39 student ticket for themselves. The ticket cost includes the price of hiring a cap, gown and hood for your Graduation ceremony, which must be returned once the formal ceremony ends.

Guest tickets can be purchased for £12 each. All guests, including babies and children younger than 18 years old, must have their own ticket to be admitted into the ceremony.

Each student can book up to two guest tickets for their Graduation ceremony. All tickets are non-transferable.

All student and guest tickets go on sale on Thursday 26 March 2026. 

We strongly advise that you book your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as tickets may sell out before the deadline of 12.00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026. If tickets remain after ticket sales close, we may offer a limited number of extra guest tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, but this is not guaranteed. There is no waiting list for extra guest tickets.

Please note we work to strict venue capacities set by Newcastle Civic Centre for health and safety reasons. 

If any guest tickets remain unsold after ticket sales end at 12.00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026, then we may offer a limited number of extra guest tickets on a first-come, first-served basis (which means we cannot offer a waiting list for extra guest tickets). However, if tickets sell out by or before the deadline above, we will not be able to offer any extra guest tickets.

If available, any extra guest tickets will go on sale at 10.00am, Thursday 11 June 2026. You will receive an email if tickets are available to purchase.

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

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

Yes - each guest must have their own guest ticket to attend Graduation, no matter their age. This is because we work to a strict number capacity in the venue which is set by Newcastle Civic Centre.

All guest tickets are priced at £12 each. We recommend babies and children younger than four years old do not attend any Graduation ceremonies due to the length and formal nature of the ceremony. If you need to bring a baby with you, please let us know by emailing graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk when you book your tickets so we can accommodate space for prams.

No - unfortunately, there is no waiting list for extra guest tickets for any Graduation ceremony.

Extra guest tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and once sold out (which may happen before the planned deadline) we cannot issue any more tickets. If you want extra guest tickets, we strongly recommend you book your desired tickets as soon as they become available, if they become available. You will receive an email in June if any extra guest tickets become available (this will be to the email address you have supplied via Eventbrite). 

No - unfortunately, guest tickets are non-transferable.

No - there is strictly no entry to Newcastle Civic Centre without a valid ticket for your  Graduation ceremony.

To gain entry to the Graduation Hall, all guests must produce a valid ticket (digital or printed) to be scanned by our Graduation Team. Multiple copies of the same guest ticket will not be accepted.

Please note it is your responsibility to ensure your guests have their tickets to show at the venue on the day. Tickets are non-transferable and can only be accepted once.

If you can no longer attend Summer Graduation, you must request a refund directly through Eventbrite:

1. Log into your Eventbrite account.

2. Go to Tickets.

3. Select the relevant event.

4. Click Request a refund and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you experience any problems submitting your cancellation request through Eventbrite, please contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk

Please note that refunds are subject to Eventbrite’s terms and any applicable deadlines.

Please email our Graduation Team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk with your full name, student number, degree title, Graduation ceremony and details of any access requirements you or your guests will need as soon as you book your tickets. 

If you are graduating student and haven't bought a student ticket for your Graduation ceremony, you will not be able to attend that ceremony.

If you have bought guest tickets but have not bought a student ticket for yourself, please email graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk so we can organise your ticket refund.

Gown hire is £39. This price includes your gown, mortar board (cap) and hood, all of which are included in the cost of your student ticket. All gowns, caps and hoods are rented, so you cannot take them away with you.

Gowns are available for collection from Newcastle Civic Centre on the day of your Graduation ceremony. You are required to return these within 30 minutes of your formal ceremony ending. 

No - your cap, gown and hood are all rented and must be returned within 30 minutes of your Graduation ceremony ending, or you may face additional charges. The £39 cost is only to hire your gown for the duration of your ceremony.

Yes - you can book your Graduation photography package with Academy Graduations.

Photography will be available to purchase when ticket sales open on Thursday 26 March 2026. 

To buy a photography package for your Summer Graduation ceremony, please click here.

Yes - you can take personal photos and videos during Graduation ceremonies.

However, we ask that you be considerate of other guests while taking pictures, and not to disrupt any speeches.

Yes - light refreshments will be served after each Graduation ceremony and an on-site bar is available which is manned by Newcastle Civic Centre staff.

No - unfortunately, there is no on-site parking available at Newcastle Civic Centre.

While parking in Newcastle City Centre is limited, 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.

No - if you have any outstanding academic fees, you will be unable to attend your Graduation ceremony. 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 Newcastle Civic Centre. There will be signs to direct you to the appropriate building, and our Graduation Team will tell you where to go upon arrival.

No - you will receive a blank scroll during the ceremony 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.

No - if you fail your degree, you will not be able to attend a Graduation ceremony.

If you have already paid for tickets, you will need to contact graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk to discuss your refund. 

Yes - your guests can arrive at the same time as you at Newcastle Civic Centre.

However, we ask that only the graduating student checks in at the registration desk, and we ask you collect your gown on your own, as the front desk can get very busy. Your guests can wait for you either in the foyer or in the park outside Newcastle Civic Centre.

Please bring your order confirmation email and all tickets purchased, either in digital or printed format, as you will need to be checked into the venue by our Graduation Team. 

If you were unable to secure a ticket for your Graduation ceremony, please email the Graduation Team at graduation@ncl-coll.ac.uk