Graduation will be taking place betweenÌýWednesday 16 July and Wednesday 23 July at O2 Guildhall SouthamptonÌýand in Winchester on Thursday 24 July 2025.
Closer to the ceremonies, you will receive your e-ticket via your email address.Ìý
You do not need to pre-book your photography; the studio will be open each day during Graduation.
Please do not attend a photography session at the same time as your Graduation ceremony.
Please bring:
Please do not bring:
Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size and security measures are in place with bag checks on arrival.
Large bags - including rucksacks - are not allowed, so please make alternative arrangements.Ìý
There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage.Ìý If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t – please do make sure it's small.
Address: O2 Guildhall SouthamptonÌýis situated on West Marlands Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP
By train:ÌýThe O2 Guildhall is a short walk from Southampton Central station. There are also public buses that can take you from the station to the venue.
By bus:ÌýThe Unilink U1 and U2 bus services will be running from Highfield campus as usual.Ìý.
By car:ÌýThere are several car parks in the area that are less than a 10-minute walk from the venue. Please note that there are no parking facilities at the O2 Guildhall Southampton.
Car parking:ÌýWhile there is no parking available at the O2 Guildhall, there are several car parks in the area that are less than a 10-minute walk from the venue.Ìý
Unfortunately, there are no reserved accessible parking spaces available at the Guildhall. Graduates or guests who have informed us of accessibility requirements can be dropped off on the forecourt, but the driver will need to use one of the car parks listed above.Ìý
The Civic Centre forecourt does have disabled bays for Blue Badge holders, but please note that the Civic Centre forecourt has a limit of two hours, so guests should use the car parks listed above.Ìý
Further information on the Winchester ceremony will be available soon.
After your ceremony, there will be an opportunity to celebrate with your peers, academics and guests at a drinks reception.
You can also grab some merchandise from SUSU and visit the Alumni hub at your reception to hear about all the ways you can stay connected to the University and discover how they can help you in the future as you take your next steps.Ìý
All Graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Graduation website.Ìý