On the Day Guide

Congratulations on your achievement! This guide will help you and your guests enjoy a smooth and memorable graduation day. Please read carefully and refer to the sections below for all the details you need. 

Arrival Times

Please keep to the arrival times specified in your invite email and in this guide. Arriving promptly is essential for a smooth ceremony experience. Late arrivals may not be permitted into the ceremony, and no refund will be given.

 

Date	Graduate Arrival Time at CitySpace	Graduate & Guest Arrival Time at Fire Station	Faculty/Dept	Course
Mon 12 Jan 2026	12.00-12.45 pm	1.00-1.30 pm	Faculty of Business and Technology School of Business and Management	MBA Business Programmes
Mon 12 Jan 2026	2.00-2:45 pm	3.00-3.30 pm	Faculty of Business and Technology School of Business and Management	MSc Business Programmes International MBA
Tues 13 Jan 2026	9.30-10.15 am	10.30-11.00 am	Faculty of Business and Technology School of Business and Management School of Computer Science and Engineering	All Tourism Programmes Various UG Business and Management Programmes MBA Online and MSc Management Online Foundation degrees in Engineering
Tues 13 Jan 2026	12.00-12.45 pm	1.00-1.30 pm	Faculty of Business and Technology School of Computer Science and Engineering	All UG and PG Computing Programmes All UG and PG Engineering Programmes
Tues 13 Jan 2026	2.00-2.45 pm	3.00-3.30 pm	Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries School of Social Sciences and Law School of Media and Creative Industries	All SSL programmes All Media programmes
Wed 14 Jan 2026	9.30-10.15 am	10.30-11.00 am	Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries School of Education	All programmes
Wed 14 Jan 2026	12.00-12.45 pm	1.00-1.30 pm	Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing School of Nursing and Health Science School of Medicine	MSc Nursing Studies Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Health Professions Education) Postgraduate Certificate Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Developing Leadership Capability and Competence All Medicine programmes
Wed 14 Jan 2026	2.00-2.15 pm	3.00-3.30 pm	Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing School of Nursing and Health Science	UG Adult Nursing and Midwifery
Thurs 15 Jan 2026	9.30-10.15 am	10.30-11.00 am	Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing School of Nursing and Health Science	UG Mental Health UG and PG Nursing
Thurs 15 Jan 2026	12.00-12.45 pm	1.00-1.30 pm	Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing School of Nursing and Health Science	UG Nursing Studies (Top Up)
Thurs 15 Jan 2026	2.00-2.45 pm	3.00-3.30 pm	Faculty of Health Sciences School of Nursing and Health Science	UG Biomedical Sciences UG Occupational Therapy, including apprenticeships UG Paramedic Science FDn, UG and PG Sport
Fri 16th Jan 2026	9.30-10.15 am	10.30-11.00 am	Faculty of Health Sciences School of Psychology	All Psychology Programmes
Fri 16th Jan 2026	12.00-12.45 pm	1.00-1.30 pm	Faculty of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences	All Pharmacy Programmes

Please arrive promptly. Late arrivals may not be permitted into the ceremony, and no refund will be given.

Key Points:

At your scheduled CitySpace arrival time (above): Make your way to CitySpace, City Campus, Chester Road, Sunderland (SR1 3SD) for gowning and photography.

At your scheduled Fire Station arrival time (above): Make your way to The Fire Station, 9 High St West, Sunderland (SR1 3HA) for your graduation ceremony.

You MUST have a booking ticket with you in order to gain entry to your ceremony.

Please note that all guests aged 2 and over require tickets to attend the ceremonies and we do not provide free tickets to attend our graduation ceremonies at the Fire Station. We will not be offering on the day ticket sales.

Graduate Arrival at CitySpace

• Please arrive no later than your scheduled arrival time (above) at CitySpace.
• Guests may accompany graduates to CitySpace for gowning if they wish. Tickets are not required to enter.
• While at CitySpace you will be able to mix with your friends and family. Remember to visit the Alumni Association stall where you can browse merchandise, and pick up a free set of postcards, designed to mark your special day. Next to us, the Students’ Union stall will also be offering a range of student merchandise to browse. You can also find out more what’s on offer for you as a Sunderland graduate, including discounted membership at the University’s CitySpace fitness suite.
• Once gowned and photographed, proceed to The Fire Station. Staff will guide you along the way.

Graduate & Guest Arrival at The Fire Station

• Please arrive no later than your scheduled arrival time (above) at The Fire Station. Punctual arrival is required. Late arrivals may not be permitted into the ceremony and no refund will be given.
• Ensure you have your booking ticket with you for entry. Graduates must also have their student ID card.
• Please enter the marquee tent at the front of The Fire Station to access the building.
• Graduates: Once inside, register with the University’s Awards Team and collect your seat ticket and name card. You will also receive a Graduation Brochure and free pin badge.
• Guests: All guests must have possession of their own ticket (no ticket, no entry).
• For any ticket issues on the day, please see a member of University staff.
• Announcements will be made prior to the ceremony start and you will be shown to your seat as per your ticket.
• Bags and coats must be left with guests or under your seat. Please note: bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted in The Fire Station.
• Marshals will direct graduates throughout the ceremony.
• Mobile phones must not be used while crossing the stage.
• A short, pre-ceremony briefing will explain how the event will run.
• After the ceremony, graduates and guests will exit the auditorium and receive a token for refreshments and food. You will be guided to the relevant area by marshals.

Graduations Map