Ticket information

Please note: ticket booking opens in August. You’ll receive an email invitation — please wait until then before trying to book.

On this page:

• Ticket details • How to book • Outstanding debts • Cancellations and refunds

Ticket details

  • As a graduate, your ticket is free.
  • You can book up to two guest tickets at £16 each.
  • Extra guest tickets may be available after 24 October. These will be released in stages from 26-28 October.
  • Any remaining tickets will go on sale on a first come first served basis from 29 October-3 November.
  • A small number of tickets for some ceremonies may be available on the day.
  • Graduate bookings made after 23 October will carry a late fee and may not be seated with others in the same award.
  • Bookings made between 29 October and 3 November will not be seated with those booked between 5 August and 28 October.

How to book

  • Go to the My Certificate and Graduation tab on My Student Record. Please don't try accessing it from multiple devices, as this may result in your account being locked.
  • Select the ‘Book Graduation Tickets and Pay Online' option.
  • Enter any special requirements for you and your guests.
  • Tell us how your name is pronounced to make sure we get it right on the day.  
  • Download your tickets a week before your ceremony from the My e-Ticket link on My Student Record.
  • If you’re a graduate from a partner college, please call our Graduation Team on 0114 225 5353 to book tickets.

Outstanding debts

Cancellations and refunds

  • Tickets cancelled before Friday 23 October 2026 will be refunded in full.
  • Please email graduation@shu.ac.uk and allow up to 10 working days for refunds to be processed.