What can I expect from my Graduation Day?
The ceremony consists of speeches from Senior Staff Members, your Student Association President and an Honorary Graduate who has made an important impact in their field or the community.
A key part of the ceremony as a graduate is walking across the stage in your academic dress to confirm your award and shaking hands with the Presiding Officer. The Presenting Head will announce your name and course.
Each ceremony lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It will be followed by a celebratory drink’s reception lasting around one hour. Gowns will need to be returned promptly after the drinks reception to allow us to prepare for the next ceremony.
When will I graduate?
Summer Graduation - Tuesday 30th June 2026 & Wednesday 1st July 2026 Ceremony
To be eligible to attend Arden University’s Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies, your final intended award must have been confirmed and ratified by the Progression and Award Board between September 2025 and March 2026.
Please refer to the relevant tables below to determine your graduation date, based on whether you are a Distance Learning or On-Campus student. Your graduation date is determined by the submission date of your final assessment or dissertation.
These dates are subject to change due to capacity of graduation venues. Once your graduation date is confirmed it will be added to our website. Once you have completed your programme and your final award has been confirmed, the graduation team will email you directly with exact details of your graduation.
| Distance Learning Student and Apprenticeship Student Timetable | ||
| Submission Week | Progression and Awards Board | Graduation Date |
| w/c13 th October 2025 | 1 st December 2025 | Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
w/c 19 th Jan 2026 | 9 th March 2026 | Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 13 th April 2026 | 2 nd June 2026 | Winter 2026 3 rd - 4 th November 2026 |
| w/c 6 th July 2026 | 7 th September 2026 | Winter 2026 3 rd - 4 th November 2026 |
| On Campus Student Timetable | ||
| Submission Week | Progression and Awards Board | Graduation Date |
| w/c 14 th July 2025 | 13 th October 2025
| Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 20 th October 2025 | 24 th November 2025
| Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 19 th November 2025 | 12 th January 2026 | Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 19 th January 2026 |
23rd February 2026
| Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 18 th February 2026 | 30 th March 2026
| Summer 2026 30 th June 2026 – 1 st July 2026 |
| w/c 6 th April 2026 |
12 th May 2026
| Winter 2026 3 rd - 4 th November 2026 |
| w/c 4 th May 2026 | 15 th June 2026
| Winter 2026 3 rd - 4 th November 2026 |
| w/c 22 nd June 2026 | 27 th July 2026
| Winter 2026 3 rd - 4 th November 2026 |
Where: Central Hall Westminster, London
When: Tuesday 30th June 2026 and Wednesday 1st July 2026
Central Hall Westminster is one of the largest conference and event venues in central London. The Grade II* listed building was first inaugurated as a public meeting space for the Methodist Church in 1912, so hosting successful events is integral to who they are. Since then, the Methodist Church and Central Hall Westminster have developed strong links with the entertainment, technology, and government sectors, and welcomed many illustrious public figures through their doors – including Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Prince of Wales. While Central Hall Westminster continues to be owned by Methodist Central Hall, they now host over 800 diverse events every year
The building overlooks Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament, in one of central London’s most prestigious and iconic locations. This impressive venue, with its historical architecture and grand atmosphere, is the perfect setting for celebrating your academic achievements with your friends and family.
Getting there
- You can get to Central Hall Westminster using multiple modes of transport.
- We are within easy walking distance of three underground / tube stations:
- Westminster station (Jubilee, Circle and District lines) – 3 minute walk
- St James’ Park station (Circle and District lines) – 3 minute walk
- Victoria station (Victoria, Circle and District lines) – 13 minute walk
- You can also visit the Transport for London site for additional help on planning your journey on the London Underground network.
- We are within easy walking distance of three mainline rail stations:
- Victoria rail: 13 minute walk
- Charing Cross rail: 14 minute walk
- Waterloo rail: 18 minute walk
- You can also visit the National Rail or the Train Line for additional help on planning your journey using the rail network.
- We are served by several bus routes, many of which pass directly outside our building.
- Buses 11, 24, 148 and 211 pass our door
- Buses 3, 12, 53, 53X, 87, 88, 109, 159 and 453 stop nearby
- Our building is located within the central London Congestion Charge zone. The ULEZ and LEZ operate 24 hours a day every day and covers central London. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
- If you are driving to us, you can park your vehicle in one of several public car parks, located nearby in:
- Horseferry Road
- Rochester Row
- There is also public parking adjacent to our building, on Tothill Street and Matthew Parker Street.
- If you have an EV or hybrid car, check this handy tool to find out our nearest electric vehicle charging points.
- Central Hall Westminster can be easily accessed from all London airports.
- Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Stansted, and Luton airports all operate express shuttles and rail services that travel into central London, from where you can get to us directly or change to another mode of transport.
Where to stay
- Double Tree by Hilton London Westminster
- Conrad London St James
- St Ermin’s Hotel, Autograph Collection
- St James’ Court Hotel, a Taj Hotel
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London