Graduation

Invitations and ticket booking

All students who are eligible to attend have received an email which includes a link to book student and guest tickets, as well as gown hire and photography. 

Due to capacity in the venue, guest tickets are limited to two per student. A live stream will be available during the event should graduands and guests wish to watch the ceremony online from anywhere in the world.

Booking for tickets, gowns and photography will close on Monday 14 November 2022. It is important that you register your place and book your guest tickets, photography and gowns before this date as we will be unable to guarantee a place at the ceremony after this.  You can book tickets for yourself and your guests, and book your gown and photography here Graduation/Gown/Photography booking

Students who are not able to attend the ceremony in person will also be able to join online and watch the live stream of the event

Frequently asked questions

 

Tickets and attending the ceremony

Is there a charge for graduation tickets?

There is no charge for student or guest tickets for the Graduation ceremonies.

It is important that you confirm your attendance via the link in the email you have received. If you don’t, it will be assumed that you and your guests will be unable to attend.

How many guest tickets am I able to book?

Each student is entitled to two free guest tickets for their nominated ceremony.

If venue capacity allows, additional guest tickets will be released and allocated by ballot – further details will be provided by email if extra tickets are available to book in advance of the ceremony.

What if I miss the booking deadline for tickets?

If you have missed the deadline (14 November) for booking tickets, gowns and photography we may not be able to confirm your place at the Graduation ceremony.

Please contact graduation@lstmed.ac.uk ASAP to discuss your options.

If I can’t attend my nominated ceremony, can I join the other one?

If you aren’t able to attend your nominated ceremony in person you can still celebrate with other graduating students by joining the ceremony online via the live stream.

Unfortunately, due to the venue capacity we aren’t able to accommodate graduands attending different ceremonies. 

Will the ceremony be live-streamed and recorded?

The ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded. Details of the live stream will be sent to you with briefing information a week before the Graduation day. 

 

Travelling to the UK

I am an overseas graduate, will I need to get a visa to attend my Graduation?

If you have very recently completed your studies, your existing visa may still be valid for you to attend your graduation ceremony. Please check the expiry date on your visa before travelling to Liverpool.  

However, if your visa expires before Monday 5 December 2022, you will need to apply for a UK visitor visa as a tourist to enable you to attend the ceremony. Your invitation email to the ceremony should be used as evidence, if required by UKVI.

If you have any questions about visa requirements, please email studentsupport@lstmed.ac.uk

Will my guests require a visa to attend the ceremony?

If you are inviting guests from overseas to attend your Graduation ceremony, they may require a visitor visa to come to the UK.

Your guests may need evidence that you have all been invited to the Graduation ceremony.  You should provide them with a copy or screenshot of your invitation to the ceremony. The invite should be sufficient to obtain a visa, but you can also obtain a status letter or provisional transcript by contacting PGR@lstmed.ac.uk (PGR Graduands) or studentsupport@lstmed.ac.uk (PGT Graduands), if required.

 

In advance of the ceremony

Before the ceremony day it is important that you confirm your tickets (including guests) and book your gown and photography.

You can book tickets for yourself and your guests, and book your gown and photography here Graduation/Gown/Photography booking

Booking for tickets, gowns and photography will close on Friday 14 November. It is important that you register your place and book your guest tickets and gowns before this date as we will be unable to guarantee a place at the ceremony after this. 

Where can I and my guests stay?

There are lots of options for accommodation in the city of Liverpool, many within walking distance of St George’s Hall.  Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, International Inn, Premier Inn (Lime Street) and Novotel (Paddington Village).

You can find more details about accommodation options by visiting visitliverpool.com.  Other useful sites include www.booking.com and www.airbnb.com.

What if I miss the deadline for booking tickets, gowns or photography?

If you have missed the deadline (14 November) for booking tickets, gowns and photography we may not be able to confirm your place at the Graduation ceremony.

Please contact graduation@lstmed.ac.uk ASAP to discuss your options.

 

On the day

There will be two Graduation ceremonies on Monday, 5 December 2022.

Our Classes of 2020 and 2021 will graduate in a service at 10.30am with the Class of 2022 ceremony taking place at 2.30pm.

You will need to allow enough time to collect your gown and have photography (if you have booked this) before your ceremony. All guests and graduands must be seated at least 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony.

Late guests or graduands will not be allowed to enter the hall once the ceremony has started so it is important you allow enough time for your journey, gowning and photography.

How can I get to St George’s Hall?

St George’s Hall is in the centre of Liverpool City Centre and is easy to get to on foot, by bus, train or car. There is limited car parking nearby. You can find more details about how to get here by visiting the St George’s Hall website.

What happens at the Graduation ceremony?

During the ceremony all graduands will be seated together in the Hall, with guests seated nearby. Each graduand will be invited on stage when their name is called. They will then walk across the stage and greet the Presiding Officer before returning to their seat for the remainder of the ceremony.

Will gowns be available to book on the day?

All gowns need to be booked by the 14 November. A small number of spare gowns may be available to book on the day, but this is not guaranteed.

Graduands will not be allowed to graduate without a gown, so it is important that you book online Graduation/Gown/Photography booking before the 14 November 2022.

Will I be able to book photography on the day?

Photography needs to be booked by the 14 November. There is very high demand for official graduation photography and there will be no opportunity to sign up on the day, so it is important that you book online Graduation/Gown/Photography booking  before the 14 November.

Will I receive a certificate for my LSTM qualification at the graduation day?

Depending on when your course ended you may have already received your certificate by post. For the majority of students, certificates will be available for collection at the venue following the ceremony. 

Further questions or need help

To confirm Graduate and guest tickets for the ceremony please visit Graduation/Gown/Photography booking by 14 November.

To book your gown and photography visit Graduation/Gown/Photography booking  by 14 November.

For any queries about your visa applications or certificates please contact studentsupport@lstmed.ac.uk

For any further other queries about the Graduation Day please contact graduation@lstmed.ac.uk