Graduation 2025 and Presentation Ceremony

If you are eligible, you’ll receive a formal invitation by email, with a booking link via Ede & Ravenscroft.

The ceremony is open to our degree programme graduands, Chartered Associates, and professional education students who have completed the following qualifications:

• Professional Diploma in Banking & Finance

• Advanced Diploma in Banking & Finance

• Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice

• CDCS Advocates

You may not be able to attend if you have not yet successfully completed your qualification or if there are outstanding fees on your account. Once these are resolved, you will be eligible to attend a future ceremony.

Accepting is simple – just book your complimentary student ticket and any guest tickets through the link in your formal invitation email by Wednesday 15 October 2025.

If you’re unable to attend this year, please let us know by emailing graduation@walbrook.ac.uk.

Yes. We understand that personal or professional commitments may mean you can’t attend this year. You can defer your place at graduation for up to two years.

If you would like to defer, please email graduation@walbrook.ac.uk.

We normally issue award certificates and transcripts within 30 days of your award being approved by the Programme Assessment Board. This ensures that every certificate is checked and verified. For further details, please see our certification policy.

The name on your certificate will match the awarding body at the time you registered for your qualification. This is to ensure your award is accurate and reflects the institution you studied with.

If you ever need to explain our institution name change – for example to an employer – we can provide a formal letter confirming the institution name at the time of your study. You can request this now or at any point in the future.

• All Higher Education students (on campus, online, degree apprentices), registered pre-August 2023:
  The name on your certificate will be London Institute of Banking and Finance.

• All HE students (on campus, online, degree apprentices), registered between August 2023 - 1 April 2025:
  The name on your certificate will be LIBF.

• All HE students, registered from 2 April 2025:
  The name on your certificate will be Walbrook Institute London.

Gowning services are provided by  Ede & Ravenscroft.

Higher education graduands are required to wear an academic gown.
Professional education students, Chartered Associates, and CDCS Advocates do not need to hire a gown and should wear smart attire.

Staff will be on hand on the day to direct you to where you can collect and return your gown. Gowns can be collected on arrival and need to be returned by 3pm.

Instructions on how to measure yourself, before placing your order for your gown, can be found on the Ede & Ravenscroft website.

• Graduands should wear formal attire under their academic gowns. This typically includes a dark suit or dress, and appropriate footwear.

• Professional education students, CDCS Advocates and Chartered Associates are not required to wear a gown and should wear smart attire on the day.

Photography services are provided by  Ede & Ravenscroft, who offer a range of packages you can pre-book or purchase on the day.

Yes, please complete the section on the booking form with the correct pronunciation of your name.

Please include details in the booking form and our team will make arrangements to ensure you and your guests have a smooth and enjoyable day.

You can also find information regarding accessibility of the venue on the London Guidlhall website.

The Graduation and Presentation Ceremony will take place at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH, in the heart of the City of London.

Directions and travel advice are available on the London's Guildhall website.

The London Guildhall is in the City of London and the ULEZ zone, so public transport or taxis are recommended. However, for information about the nearest car parks, especially if you or your guests have accessibility requirements, please visit the London Guildhall website.

While there’s no strict requirement, we encourage guests to dress formally or in smart attire to match the celebratory nature of the event.

Guest tickets can be purchased at the same time as you confirm your own attendance by booking your own complimentary ticket.

Yes, children are very welcome at graduation. Please note that children must have their own ticket unless they are under five and sitting on a lap.

• Student tickets are complimentary

• Guest (12 years +): £45

• Child (under 12 years): £25

• Lap seat (child under 5 years): Free

This depends on your nationality. Before you plan your trip, please see the UK Government guidelines. If you or your guests need a visa to attend, we can provide a support letter after you've submitted our visa letter application form. If you have any issues or queries regarding visa letters, please contact us at graduation@walbrook.ac.uk.

Hard copies of the letter can also be provided on request. Please allow plenty of time for us to send you the letter of support for your visa application to avoid any disappointment.

The Guildhall is in the heart of the City of London and there is plenty of accommodation within walking distance. To help you make your arrangements, we have drawn up a list of hotels close to the Guildhall. Please contact the hotel directly for prices and availability.

• Travelodge Bank: Travelodge

• Leonardo Royal, St Paul's: Leonardo Royal Hotel

• 196 Bishopsgate: 196 BishopsGate

• Citadines Barbican London: Citadines Barbican London

• Premier Inn Blackfriars: Premier Inn Blackfriars

• Motel One: Motel One Hotel

Important note: in the event of rail or tube strikes or other eventualities, we strongly advise you to choose refundable room(s) in case you’re unable to attend the ceremony or have to change your travel plans.