Preparing for your Graduation
Detailed information on booking your academic dress, planning your day, and everything else you need to know for your graduation can be found by visiting:
Footwear
The post-ceremony receptions take place in Rolle Marquee, and in the campus park on natural grass which is sloped and uneven in places. High heels, particularly stilettos, may sink into the ground and could cause accident or personal injury or damage to the shoes. We strongly recommend that consideration is given to the surface when determining clothing, including in particular footwear, and suggest consideration is given to specific footwear which is more suitable to uneven grass such as wearing block heels, wedges, or flat shoes. If you choose to wear narrow heels, you may wish to use heel protectors or stoppers'.
Receiving your certificate
Once your award has been officially conferred, your degree certificate will be posted to the home address listed on your Student Portal, so please ensure your address is up to date. This is the final opportunity for students to to check their details are up to date and after this, any certificate reissue will incur a fee.
. You can update your address by logging in to the
. - UK addresses: Sent by Royal Mail Second Class.
- International addresses: Sent via Standard Airmail (untracked, may take up to 28 days to arrive).
~ Tracked Delivery Overseas:
If your home address is outside the UK and you would prefer to receive your certificate via tracked DHL Express Worldwide courier, you can purchase this via the online store or contact
examsandawards@plymouth.ac.uk, who will guide you. Please note this option is only available to students attending the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus.
Collaborative Programmes
If you studied a collaborative programme with a partner institution, please liaise with your institution about receiving your certificate.
December 2026 graduation timetable
