91ÌÒÉ«

Graduations are the highlight of the 91ÌÒÉ« year, where we can all come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.  

Commemoration Day 2026 will be held on Wednesday 21 October, and is for our most recent undergraduate students only.

There are three main ways staff can be involved in the day, and celebrate with their graduands, so please do read the below, and choose the best options for you.  

There are three main ways staff can be involved in the days, and celebrate with their graduands, so please do read the below, and choose the best options for you. 

• Attending the ceremony 
  
• Attending the Faculty Reception 
  
• Volunteering on the day  

Attending the ceremony

Details of how to attend the ceremony and take part in the staff procession are circulated by each faculty and/or department ahead of time, usually by the Heads of Department.

To attend the ceremony and participate in the staff procession, please register your attendance and order your gown on the Graduation Hub by 12.00 on Wednesday 16 September 2026. If you have your own gown, please indicate this on the Graduation Hub. Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available, and we operate a first-come, first-served approach. The booking system will close early if the procession fills up before the deadline. Please register early to avoid disappointment. 

The Graduation Hub will open on Monday 3 August 2026. If this is your first graduation ceremony at 91ÌÒÉ« as a member of staff, please let the team know at staffgraduation@imperial.ac.uk and they will set you up with a Graduation Hub account first. Otherwise, please log onto the Graduation Hub using your or Graduation Hub login details.

To help us accurately track attendance across departments, please ensure that your Graduation Hub profile is up to date, including your department details.

For further guidance on the Graduation Hub, please see the link at the bottom of the page.

Attending the reception

All staff who register to attend the graduation ceremony as part of the procession will automatically get access to the Faculty Reception after their ceremony.  

If you wish to attend the reception only, you will need to fill out the Staff Faculty Receptions form to confirm your attendance and receive your e-pass.

This form will be available from Monday 3 August – Friday 2 October please check back during that time to book your place.

Volunteering on the day  

There are a variety of volunteer roles available on Commemoration Day 2026, and each is vital to creating a positive experience for graduands. Roles include:

• Guiding graduands and guests throughout our South Kensington Campus.
• Heading up our information desks.
• Supporting graduand queries at Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall.
• Stewarding inside the Royal Albert Hall.

Even if you are planning to attend a ceremony or Faculty Reception, please do consider volunteering at another time of day, as we need plenty of volunteers to help the events run smoothly. Prior to the event you will be provided with a detailed briefing pack and volunteer guide. All volunteers will be fully supported before and during their shift. 

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Jessica Leung at graduationvolunteers@imperial.ac.uk.