The Guildhall

The ceremony takes place on Friday 13 September 2019 at London's Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH.

The Guildhall has been the City’s powerhouse since the twelfth century when the Lord Mayor of London rivalled the monarch. Your graduation ceremony will take place in the Great Hall – a vast medieval hall with a high-arched ceiling that is flooded with light from two huge, stained glass windows.

As well as being a historic landmark, the Guildhall offers all the modern facilities we require to make sure your graduation is a happy day, including baby changing and cloakroom facilities.

The graduation and presentation ceremony will take place from 10.15am (arrival and registration) and be followed by a drinks reception and traditional afternoon tea.

See a full programme of the graduation and presentation day

Gowns and dress code

Undergraduate or postgraduate students

You must wear academic dress if you are graduating with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Order your gown from Ede & Ravenscroft’s gown hire online service.

You will need to type ‘The London Institute of Banking & Finance’ as your institution and follow the prompts. You will also find instructions on how to measure yourself for your gown.

We recommend that you wear a button through top or shirt to help you to attach the academic hood to your clothing without pins.

Be sure to order your gown by Friday 23 August 2019 and bring your order confirmation on the day.

Professional qualifications students

Please wear formal business dress if you are:

• a CDCS advocate
• being awarded an Advanced Diploma in Banking & Finance
• being awarded a Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice or
• being awarded a Professional Diploma in Banking & Finance

Guests are required to dress smartly. Please ask your guests not to wear jeans or trainers.

Photography

There will be an opportunity to have professional photographs taken before the ceremony. You can choose from a variety of packages and find more details on the Ede & Ravenscroft website.

You are also welcome to take photographs throughout the day, including during the ceremony. The grounds and local sights are also great photo opportunities.

Assistance

Please note that you can order tickets, gown hire and photography all at once if you wish, but you don’t have to. You will be able to amend your booking up until 23 August.

For assistance booking your ticket, gown hire or photography, please contact Ede & Ravenscroft on +44 (0)1223 861 854 or at customerservices@academic-services.co.uk.

If you require further information about the day itself or have general queries, please contact the Events team at graduation@libf.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7337 6286.

Visas

If you are coming from  abroad, we can provide a letter that states that you have been invited to attend a graduation presentation, and that you are able to bring guests. Please email us at  graduation@libf.ac.uk if you require such a letter.

Where to stay

The Guildhall is in the heart of the City of London and there is plenty of accommodation within walking distance.

To help you make your arrangements, we have drawn up a list of hotels close to the Guildhall. Please contact the hotel directly for prices and availability:

• Travelodge Bank
• Citadines Barbican London
• Premier Inn Blackfriars
• Motel One
• 196 Bishopsgate
• The Grange, St Paul's