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Graduation

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone! 

To celebrate your academic achievements during your time at Boston College, we are delighted to invite you to our Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at St Botolph's Church, Church Close, Boston, PE21 6NW. 

Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate your success with fellow graduates, family, friends and College staff who have supported you throughout your journey.

Please use this page to confirm your attendance, order your guest tickets, hire your graduation gown and cap, and find everything you need to know ahead of the ceremony. 

Please note: To be eligible to attend Graduation, you must have successfully completed your course, had your award confirmed by the Academic Board, and received your official Graduation invitation.

Registration & Ticket Booking

Please use the link below to confirm your attendance and reserve up to five guest tickets. Please ensure you complete your registration and provide details of your guests by Friday 25th September.

Children under the age of three do not require a ticket.

If you or any of your guests require any additional support or special arrangements for the ceremony, please let us know by completing the comments section during registration or by contacting us before Friday 25th September, so we can ensure the appropriate arrangements are in place.

Your tickets will be posted to you in advance of the ceremony.

🎓 Register Your Attendance & Order Tickets
Image from Boston College Graduation 2025 - student speaker Keegan delivering his speech on stage

Academic Dress

Your Graduation Ceremony is a formal occasion and academic dress is an essential part of the celebration. All graduands are required to wear a Boston College Hood, Bachelor’s Gown and Mortarboard, with smart clothing worn underneath. We recommend bringing hair grips to help secure your mortarboard throughout the ceremony.

Your gown must be ordered from Churchill Gowns by Thursday 8th October. Pre-ordering is essential, as your academic dress will be delivered directly to you ahead of the ceremony.

Please ensure your outfit is appropriate for this special occasion. Jeans, t-shirts, trainers and other casual clothing are not considered suitable graduation attire. You are also advised to avoid bringing large bags and to keep personal belongings to a minimum. Where possible, please leave any belongings with your guests.

🎓 Order Your Graduation Gown
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Arrival Information

Please arrive at Boston College's Sam Newsom Centre, 28 South Street, Boston, PE21 6HT, between 12:45pm and 1:00pm on the day of your Graduation Ceremony.

The ceremony begins with a Graduation Procession, departing from the Sam Newsom Centre and ending at St Botolph's Church. Graduands taking part in the procession should arrive no later than 1:00pm to allow time to ensure your are properly gowned and prepared for the procession.

If you are unable to take part in the procession, please let us know on your Graduation confirmation form. On the day, you must arrive at St Botolph's Church by 1:45pm. Please note that late arrival may result in you being unable to take part in the ceremony.

What to Expect on the Day

Ceremony Timings

  • 1:00pm – St Botolph's Church grounds open for guests
  • 12:45pm – 1:00pm – Graduands arrive at Boston College's Sam Newsom Centre
  • 1:30pm – St Botolph's Church opens for guests to take their seats
  • 2:00pm – Graduation Procession departs from the Sam Newsom Centre
  • 2:30pm – 4:00pm – Graduation Ceremony
  • 4:00pm – 5:30pm – Photography and celebrations

Parking
Free parking is available from 9:00am until 10:00pm at Boston College's Rochford Campus, Skirbeck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JF (Sat Nav: PE21 6DA).

Please note that the College will be open as usual on the day of the ceremony, so parking on campus will be limited. If you are unable to park on site, you can find information on council-operated pay and display car parks by clicking here.

Refreshments
Refreshments will be available before the ceremony from the College's outdoor bar, located in the grounds of St Botolph's Church, where guests will be able to purchase a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Following the ceremony, graduates are invited to join the celebrations and will receive one complimentary celebratory drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Additional drinks will also be available to purchase.

Live Streaming
If you're unable to attend the Graduation Ceremony in person, you can watch the live stream using the video below, so you don't miss this special occasion.
 

🎥 Watch the Graduation Live

Celebrate Your Graduation!

You've done it – now it's time to celebrate!

After the ceremony, join your fellow graduates, family, friends and College staff for photographs and celebrations in the grounds of St Botolph's Church. Don't forget to capture the moment and share your photos on social media using @bostoncollegeuk – we'd love to see you celebrating this special milestone.

 

Want to see what to expect?
Watch highlights from last year's Graduation Ceremony and start looking forward to your big day!

Contact Us
If you have any questions before your Graduation Ceremony, our Graduation Team will be happy to help. You can contact us by emailing communications@boston.ac.uk or call 01205 365701.