Gowning and photography services are provided by Ede & Ravenscroft.

Academic gowns must be worn by all higher education students except for Chartered Associate Programme.

Professional qualification students Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist, Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice, Advanced Diploma in Banking & Finance and Professional Diploma in Banking & Finance are not required to wear a gown and should wear smart attire on the day. Photography packages are an optional extra.

Bookings will open shortly. We will notify you by email when that is the case.

Please book your ticket(s), gown (if required) and photography packages by no later than Wednesday 11 October 2023. You will have to bring your order confirmation on the day.

Instructions on how to measure yourself for your gown can be found on Ede & Ravenscroft’s website. 

The dress code on the day is smart. For example, a suit or shirt and trousers for men, and smart skirt/trousers and blouse or dress for women.

We recommend wearing a button through top or shirt, which will help you to attach the academic hood to your clothing.

Staff will be on hand on the day to direct you to where you can collect and return your gown. Gowns can be collected on arrival and need to be returned by 3pm.

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

There will be an opportunity to have professional photographs taken by Ede & Ravenscroft before and after the ceremony. Details of pricing for the photography packages can be found on their website. You can pre-book photography when you book your ticket(s). Packages can also be purchased on the day.

We normally issue award certificates and transcripts within 30 days, once the award has been approved by the Programme Assessment Board. Please see our certification policy for more information.

Invitations have been sent to students via email. If you haven't received an invite and you are eligible to graduate, please contact graduation@libf.ac.uk.

• Accept by booking your ticket(s) for you and your guests by Wednesday 11 October 2023. Bookings will open shortly and you will be notified by email when that is the case. 
• Decline your invitation by emailing graduation@libf.ac.uk.

Students who are eligible to attend the Graduation and Presentation Ceremony will receive an invitation via letter and email.

Please note the ceremony is for our degree programmes graduands, as well as professional qualifications students who have completed the following qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice, Level 6 Chartered Associate Programme, Advanced Diploma in Banking & Finance, Professional Diploma in Banking & Finance, as well as CDCS Advocates. 

No, attendance isn't compulsory. 

Students who have completed more than one qualification will be presented with their completed qualifications. However, they will only come up on stage for the qualification with the highest level.

The Graduation and Presentation Ceremony will take place at Guildhall, in the heart of the City of London.

The venue's address is Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH.



For further details on how to reach the venue please visit Guildhall's website.

 

From 10.00am: Arrival and registration
 We advise you to arrive in good time to register, collect your gown (if required) and be photographed.

Please contact the Events team on +44 (0)207 337 6286 as soon as possible to advise if you are running late on the day, or unable to attend.

After registration, our staff will direct you to the Crypts where you will be able to collect your gown and have your picture taken in the photography studios. Your guests will be directed to the Old Library and offered refreshments.  

11.15am: Seating
You will be asked to take your seat in the Great Hall. Your seat number will correspond to your place in the programme. Guest seating is unallocated and operates on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be seats for everyone who has a ticket, although children under five may be required to sit on laps. Everyone must be seated by 11.45am.

12.00pm: Graduation ceremony
The procession will enter the Great Hall with a fanfare of trumpeters. Speeches will be followed by the presentation of graduate scrolls and prizes. 

1.30pm: Afternoon tea
You will be invited to celebrate your success in the Old Library. There will be live music and afternoon tea will be served. You will also have the chance to visit the photography studios if you didn’t in the morning.

3.00pm: Gowns to be returned and day concludes

Please arrive for 10am to register. Please note seating begins at 11.15am in the Great Hall.

Yes, Guildhall provides a cloakroom with cloakroom attendants.

Each student will be allocated a seat. Guest seating is unallocated and operates on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be seats for everyone who has a ticket, although children under five may be required to sit on laps.

Students can meet their guests in the Old Library, where arrival refreshments will be served.

The dress code for the ceremony is smart. Please no jeans or trainers.

Yes, you are welcome to take your own photos.

You'll also have the opportunity to have professional photographs taken before and after the ceremony. Photography packages are available to pre-book through Ede & Ravenscroft when you order your ticket(s). Packages can also be purchased on the day.

Refreshments will be served in the Old Library.

Yes, there are baby changing facilities in the ladies’ toilets.

Please send an email to graduation@libf.ac.uk to let our Events team know in advance.

Please send an email to graduation@libf.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)20 7337 6286 or +44(0)7876 658 008. 

Yes, students can defer their graduation up to two years. If you would like to do so, please let us know by emailing graduation@libf.ac.uk.

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

Important note: As rail strikes and periods of industrial action are ongoing, we strongly advise you to choose refundable room(s) in case you’re unable to attend the ceremony or have to change your travel plans.

Enjoy London with your loved ones. The Guildhall is within easy reach of West End theatres and many fine restaurants.

For more information about things to do after graduation, see the Visit London website. If you’re planning a celebration meal, you may be interested in checking restaurant reviews on the TimeOut website.

Contact our Events team at graduation@libf.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)20 7337 6286.

As rail strikes and periods of industrial action are ongoing, we strongly advise you to choose refundable options when booking travel and accommodation as we are unable to refund any expenses incurred. We also encourage you to keep an eye on future rail strikes and look at alternative ways to complete your journey to Guildhall, should industrial action take place on the day of the Graduation and Presentation Ceremony.