There are up to three ceremonies a day at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm.
For more detailed information on what to expect on the day of your ceremony, visit our on the day webpage.
Timings for the 10am ceremony
From 8am
Collect your gown and have your official photographs taken.
Gown collection opens for graduates to collect your pre-ordered gown in the Guildhall. You can order your gown and photography in advance from Graduation Attire.
Guests do not need to accompany their graduate to collect their gown but can take part in photographs.
9am
Doors to Bath Abbey open.
Ushers at the door will ask guests to show the ticket email sent out in advance.
Graduates must check-in with staff at the registration desk on entry at the back of the Abbey before entering.
9.30am
All graduates and guests should be seated.
Graduates must check-in at the registration desk before 9.45am to make sure their name is read out in the ceremony.
9.45am
Listen to the briefing by the Head Usher 15 minutes before your ceremony begins.
The briefing will detail the procedure for crossing the stage and give guidance to guests on clapping and photography.
10am
Ceremony starts.
Latecomers will not be admitted so please make sure you arrive in plenty of time.
11am approx
Ceremony finishes.
11.15am
Reception in Bath Pavilion.
7.00pm
Photography studios close.
7.30pm
Gown return deadline.
Please make sure you return your gown to avoid an additional charge.
Timings for the 12.30pm ceremony
From 8am
Collect your gown and have your official photographs taken.
Gown collection opens for graduates to collect their pre-ordered gown at the Guildhall. You can order your gown and photography in advance from Graduation Attire.
Guests do not need to accompany their graduate to collect their gown but can take part in photographs.
11.30am
Doors to Bath Abbey open.
Ushers at the door will ask guests to show the ticket email sent out in advance.
Graduates must check-in with staff at the registration desk at the back of the Abbey before entering.
12pm
All graduates and guests should be seated.
Graduates must check-in with staff at the registration desk at the back of the Abbey before.
Graduates must check-in at the registration desk before 12.15pm to make sure their name is read out in the ceremony.
12.15pm
Listen to the briefing by the Head Usher 15 minutes before your ceremony begins.
The briefing will detail the procedure for crossing the stage and give guidance to guests on clapping and photography.
12.30pm
Ceremony starts.
Latecomers will not be admitted so please make sure you arrive in plenty of time.
1.30pm approx
Ceremony finishes.
1.45pm
Reception in Bath Pavilion.
7.00pm
Photography studios close.
7.30pm
Gown return deadline.
Please make sure you return your gown to avoid an additional charge.
Timings for the 3pm ceremony
From 12.30pm
Collect your gown and have your official photographs taken.
Gown collection opens for graduates to collect their pre-ordered gown at the Guildhall at 8am, but priority will be given to those attending the earlier ceremonies until 12.30pm. You can order your gown and photography in advance from Graduation Attire.
Guests do not need to accompany their graduate to collect their gown but can take part in photographs.
2pm
Doors to Bath Abbey open.
Ushers at the door will ask guests to show the ticket email sent out in advance.
Graduates must check-in with staff at the registration desk at the back of Bath Abbey before entering.
2.30pm
All graduates and guests should be seated.
Graduates must check-in with staff at the registration desk at back of the Abbey before entering.
2.45pm
Listen to the briefing by the Head Usher 15 minutes before your ceremony begins.
The briefing will detail the procedure for crossing the stage and give guidance to guests on clapping and photography.
Graduates must check-in at the registration desk before 2.45am to make sure their name is read out in the ceremony.
3pm
Ceremony starts.
Latecomers will not be admitted so please make sure you arrive in plenty of time.
4pm approx
Ceremony finishes.
4.15pm
Reception in Bath Pavilion.
7.00pm
Photography studios close.
7.30pm
Gown return deadline.
Please make sure you return your gown to avoid an additional charge.