Graduation and Presentation Ceremony 2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates!

Your graduation is more than a ceremony. It’s a moment to recognise everything it took to get here – the time, the focus, and the determination behind your studies.

In October 2026, we’ll be coming together to celebrate that achievement. Whether you studied online or on campus, with LIBF or Walbrook Institute London, this is your chance to mark the milestone alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates.

Below is all the information you need to start preparing for your ceremony, including how to book your place, gowning and photography details, and guest information. For now, this is your first look at what’s ahead.

Your graduation schedule
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026

Time: 10am – 3pm
- 10am: Arrival and registration – from 10am to allow time for registration, gown collection, refreshments and photography.
- 11.20am: Guests seated
- 12pm: Graduation and Presentation Ceremony (Great Hall)
- 1.30pm: Afternoon tea (Old Library)
- 3pm: Gowns returned and day concludes
Arriving late? The doors to the Great Hall will close shortly before 12pm. If you arrive after this time, please report to the registration desk. The Graduation Team will let you know whether you can enter, depending on how far the ceremony has progressed.
About your graduation venue
Venue: The Great Hall, Guildhall, London, EC2V 7HH

How to get to the venue: directions and travel advice (including the nearest transport links by underground and train) are available on the London's Guildhall website

Your ceremony takes place in the Great Hall at London’s Guildhall – a historic setting at the heart of the City.

With its soaring arches and stained-glass windows, the hall has hosted monarchs, mayors, and momentous occasions since the 12th century. It’s a fitting backdrop to celebrate your own achievements – and to reflect the ambition and progress that our graduates carry into their futures.

Booking your 2026 graduation ceremony

How to book your graduation ticket
Eligible students will receive an email invitation with a link to book their place. Online booking is expected to open from early September 2026.
Is my attendance at graduation compulsory?
No. Attending the Graduation Ceremony is entirely optional, although we would be delighted to celebrate your achievement with you.
How much are graduation tickets?
Student tickets are free. You will be able to purchase up to eight guest tickets when booking opens. Ticket prices will be confirmed before booking opens.
Deadline for booking graduation tickets
The booking deadline will be confirmed when online booking opens. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your place and allow plenty of time to plan your attendance.

Graduation day essentials

Find everything you need to plan your graduation day, from gown hire and photography to visas, accommodation and live streaming.

Gown hire and dress code
Academic dress is required for all graduates attending the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

Gown hire and photography are managed exclusively by Ede & Ravenscroft.

Higher Education (HE) graduates, including on-campus, online and degree apprentices, are required to hire and wear a gown, hood and cap.

Professional Education (PE) students are required to hire and wear a graduation gown.

Smart clothing is encouraged for all guests. As this is a formal celebration, we recommend avoiding jeans where possible.

Live streaming and event photography
- The ceremony will be live streamed on our YouTube channel, allowing family and friends who are unable to attend to celebrate with you from anywhere in the world.
- The live stream will be available to watch on demand after the ceremony.
- Official graduation photography will be available to book through Ede & Ravenscroft when online booking opens in September 2026.
Consent for videography and photography
- Photography and video footage will be captured throughout the Graduation Ceremony and may be used by Walbrook/LIBF on our website, social media channels and other promotional materials.
- If you or any of your guests would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let a member of the Graduation Team know on arrival.

Visa information

If you or your guests are travelling from overseas, please check the UK Government's visa guidance to confirm whether you need a visa to travel to the UK.

If you require an official visa support letter to accompany your application for the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, please complete our 2026 Graduation Visa Form.
Once we have received your completed form, a member of the Graduation Team will prepare and send your visa support letter.

Please allow sufficient time for your visa application to be processed before making your travel arrangements.

Graduation FAQs: Eligibility and attendance

All eligible graduating students will be contacted directly by email with a formal invitation and a link to book their place online.

The 2026 Graduation Ceremony is open to:
- Higher Education students, including on-campus, online and degree apprentices, who have successfully completed an eligible qualification.
- Professional Education students who have successfully completed one of the following qualifications:
  
  Professional Diploma in Banking & Finance
  
  Advanced Diploma in Banking & Finance
  
  Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Financial Advice (Adv DipFA)
- Professional Experiential Route (PER)
- Chartered Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) Advocates.
- Students who have previously deferred their Graduation Ceremony and have been invited to attend the 2026 ceremony.
If you are unsure whether you are eligible to attend, please contact the Graduation Team.
We understand that our study programmes finish at different times throughout the year. For the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, the standard cut-off date for completing your studies to be eligible to attend is 31 July 2026.

Students who complete their studies after this date would not typically be eligible for the 2026 Graduation Ceremony and will instead be invited to attend a future ceremony.

Exception: an exception applies to students completing the Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Financial Advice (Adv DipFA) whose results are due to be released on 28 August 2026. These students will remain eligible to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.
Graduation Ceremony invitations will be sent to all eligible graduates when online bookings open, which is expected to be in early September 2026. Your invitation will include everything you need to book your place, purchase guest tickets, hire your graduation gown and order official photography.
Yes. If you're unable to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, you can defer your attendance for up to two years. Please let us know as soon as possible by emailing the Graduation Team so we can update our records and invite you to a future ceremony.
If you choose to defer, you will be added to our Graduation Ceremony deferral list and invited to attend a future ceremony. As we do not plan ceremonies more than a year in advance, we are unable to confirm the date or venue for the 2027 ceremony at this stage. We will contact you with further information once details are confirmed.
When you receive your official Graduation Ceremony invitation, please let us know if you do not wish to attend by following the instructions in the invitation email. This will ensure we can update our records and stop sending you graduation-related communications.

Graduation FAQs: Booking tickets for your Graduation Ceremony

The online booking system for graduates and guest tickets will open in September 2026. Eligible graduates will be able to book their own place and purchase up to eight guest tickets.

Through the Ede & Ravenscroft online booking system, you will also be able to:
- Hire your graduation gown
- Purchase official photography
We will email all eligible graduates with full booking details before the booking system opens.
There is no charge for our graduates to attend the Graduation Ceremony. If you wish to bring guests, guest tickets will be available to purchase. Ticket prices for the 2026 ceremony will be confirmed when booking opens.
Ticket prices for the 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be confirmed when booking opens. Full details of ticket prices and how to book will be included in your Graduation Ceremony invitation.
You can purchase up to eight guest tickets at the same time as confirming your own complimentary place.
Yes. Children are welcome at the Graduation Ceremony. Children under the age of 5 can attend free of charge if they sit on an accompanying adult's lap. A reduced ticket price is available for children under 12 who require their own seat. Ticket prices for the 2026 ceremony will be confirmed when booking opens.

Graduation FAQs: Preparing for your Graduation ceremony

Online bookings with Ede & Ravenscroft will open in September 2026. Through the online booking system, you will be able to:
- Confirm your attendance and book your complimentary graduate ticket.
- Purchase guest tickets.
- Hire your graduation gown.
- Purchase official photography.
Please note: Professional Education graduates are also required to hire and wear a graduation gown.

We will email all eligible graduates with full booking details before online booking opens.
When placing your gown order, you'll find guidance on the Ede & Ravenscroft website on how to measure yourself to ensure your gown (and cap if required) is the correct size.
Your gown can be collected when you arrive at the Guildhall from 10:00am. Members of the Graduation Team will direct you to the gown collection and return area.

Please return your gown by 3:00pm, before the event concludes.
Smart clothing is encouraged. As this is a formal celebration, we recommend avoiding jeans where possible.
Yes, please complete the section on the booking form with the correct pronunciation of your name.
The Guildhall is in the heart of the City of London and there is a wide range of accommodation within walking distance. To help you make your arrangements, we have drawn up a list of some hotels close to the Guildhall. Please contact the hotel directly for prices and availability. The hotels listed are suggestions only. You are welcome to arrange accommodation that best suits your needs.
- 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: we strongly recommend choosing refundable or flexible travel and accommodation wherever possible, in case unforeseen circumstances like transport disruption mean you need to change your plans or are unable to attend the ceremony.

Graduation FAQs: The ceremony

Yes. The 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed on our YouTube channel, allowing family and friends to watch the event live from anywhere in the world.

If you're unable to watch live, the ceremony will also be available to watch on demand after the event.
To ensure the ceremony runs smoothly and out of respect for all graduates, we ask that all graduates and guests remain seated until the ceremony has concluded. You are then welcome to leave and continue celebrating with your guests.
Yes. Refreshments will be available on arrival, and afternoon tea will be served following the Graduation Ceremony. These are included as part of your graduation ticket.
We recommend arriving from 10:00am onwards to allow enough time for registration, gown collection, photography and refreshments before the ceremony begins at 12:00pm.
We recommend arriving from 10:00am to allow plenty of time for registration, gown collection and photography before the ceremony begins.

The doors to the Great Hall will close shortly before the ceremony starts at 12:00pm. If you arrive after this time, please report to the registration desk. A member of the Graduation Team will advise whether it is possible to admit you, depending on how far the ceremony has progressed.

Graduation FAQs: Accessibility support

When completing the online Graduation Ceremony booking form, please use the accessibility section to let us know about any support or adjustments you or your guests may require. The Graduation Team will review your requirements and contact you if any further information is needed.
Yes. There are several public car parks within walking distance of Guildhall.

The nearest is London Wall Car Park.

Other nearby public car parks include
- Barbican Car Park (8:00am–midnight)
- Aldersgate Car Park (24 hours).
There are also eight City of London and NCP car parks across the Square Mile.

Please note: there is an Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) across London.
There are disabled parking bays around Guildhall and the City of London. Please refer to Guildhall’s How to Find Us page for further details.
We recommend arriving from 10:00am to allow plenty of time for registration, gown collection and photography before the ceremony begins.

The doors to the Great Hall will close shortly before the ceremony starts at 12:00pm. If you arrive after this time, please report to the registration desk. A member of the Graduation Team will advise whether it is possible to admit you, depending on how far the ceremony has progressed.

Graduation FAQs: International students

If you require a visa to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, please complete the 2026 Graduation Visa Form. Once we have received your completed form, a member of the Graduation Team will prepare and send you a visa support letter to assist with your visa application.

Please allow sufficient time for your visa application to be processed before making travel arrangements.

Graduation FAQs: Certificates and documents

No. Your official certificate will have been issued before the Graduation Ceremony, in line with your programme's award process. During the ceremony, graduates are presented with a ceremonial scroll as part of the stage presentation.
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 need a letter confirming the institution name that applied during your studies, please contact us. 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.
- Professional education students: the wording on your certificate will say “LIBF, part of Walbrook Institute London”
Higher Education graduates

You will have received an email (from certificates@libf.ac.uk) with instructions on how to access your certificate and transcript. These documents are only valid when viewed on the certificate portal, however you can give third parties (e.g. your employer) access to view your certificate on the portal using the ‘Connections’ feature. The email will also have information on how to request your complimentary paper copy of the certificate and transcript. Printing time for this service is approximately 2 weeks.

Professional Education graduates

Your digital certificate will have been provided for you on the certificate portal on your MyLIBF account. Your certificate is only valid when viewed on the certificate portal. However, you can give third parties (e.g. your employer) access to view your certificate on the portal using the ‘Connections’ feature. Should you require a paper copy of your certificate as well, this can be easily ordered through the certificate portal. An additional charge will apply for this service and print time is approximately two weeks.

Graduation 2026 and Presentation Ceremony

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates!

Booking opens in September 2026

Your graduation schedule

About your graduation venue

Booking your 2026 graduation ceremony

How to book your graduation ticket

Is my attendance at graduation compulsory?

How much are graduation tickets?

Deadline for booking graduation tickets

Graduation day essentials

Gown hire and dress code

Live streaming and event photography

Consent for videography and photography

Visa information

Graduation FAQs: Eligibility and attendance

Who is eligible to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony?

What is the cut-off date to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony?

When will Graduation Ceremony invitations be sent?

Can I defer my Graduation Ceremony?

If I defer, will next year’s ceremony also be in October/at the Guildhall?

I do not want to attend the Graduation Ceremony. Do I need to let you know?

Graduation FAQs: Booking tickets for your Graduation Ceremony

When will tickets go on sale?

Do graduates need to pay to attend the Graduation Ceremony?

How much do the tickets cost?

How do I book guest tickets?

Do I need a ticket for a child?

Graduation FAQs: Preparing for your Graduation ceremony

How do I hire my graduation gown and book official photography?

How do I measure myself for my graduation gown?

How do I collect and return my gown?

Is there a dress code?

Can I give information to make sure my name is called correctly?

Where can I find accommodation near the Guildhall?

Graduation FAQs: The ceremony

Can I watch the ceremony online if I cannot attend?

Can I leave the Graduation Ceremony early?

Will refreshments be provided?

What time should I arrive on the day?

What happens if I arrive late?

Graduation FAQs: Accessibility support

What should I do if I or my guests need accessibility support?

Is there parking near the Guildhall?

Is disabled parking available nearby?

What happens if I arrive late?

Graduation FAQs: International students

I need to apply for a visa to attend the Graduation Ceremony. What do I need to do?

Graduation FAQs: Certificates and documents

Are official certificates, diplomas and degrees given out on Graduation Day?

When will I receive my certificate?

What institution name will be on my certificate?

What should I do if I haven’t received my certificate before the Graduation Ceremony?

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