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The University of Southampton
Graduation

Gowning, Photography, and Merchandise

Gowning

Students being photographed

In order to graduate, you must wear the official University of Southampton academic dress. You can hire your Graduation gown ahead of your ceremony from Graduation Attire, the University’s official gown supplier.

When booking your gown online, Graduation Attire will provide you with the correct University gown and hood based on the award you are due to receive.

The deadline to book your gown is Tuesday 5 December If you book your gown after this date, you will incur a late fee.

Please note, you must already be registered for Graduation to book your gown.

Book your gown

Photography

Bookings are now open for Graduation photography. Photography sessions will be available to book between Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 December.

This year, photography will take place in Southampton Central Hall.

Be sure to allow appropriate time to travel between the photography location and your Graduation location when booking your session. Please do not book your photography session at the same time as your Graduation ceremony.

Book your photography

You can find a full list of photography products and prices on the Tempest Photography website.

Merchandise

Discover our full range of Graduation merchandise from Unigifts, including University hoodies and Hartley the Bear.

Available to purchase year-round, you can order Graduation merchandise at any time.

You can pay for your order online via the Online Store. Or you can make payment in person by visiting the main reception, next to The Student Hub, in Building 37 on Highfield Campus (08:45-17:00, Monday-Friday). Please note, we only accept card payments.

Visit the Online Store

July 2023

For any Graduates who attended Summer Graduation 2023, you can view and purchase your photos on the Tempest Photography website.

July 2022

For any Graduates who attended Summer Graduation 2022, please contact Marstons Photography with questions regarding the purchase of photographs.

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