FAQs

When is the graduation ceremony?

Friday 31 October 2025, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

When will I get my invitation?

All awards need to be ratified by UHI or SQA before an invitation can be sent out to eligible graduands. An email will be sent to you by mid-August if you are eligible to attend.

Prior to this you will be sent an email from UHI Records to access your Student Journey portal. This will allow you to confirm where you will be graduating from (ie UHI Inverness or another UHI partner; or In absentia) - please complete this form and check/update your contact details as we will send the invitation to the email address we have on record for you.

If you are planning to withdraw from your course early, or are exiting earlier than planned, please ensure that you update your contact details in the Student Journey portal prior to withdrawing/exiting, as your record will be closed when you withdraw, and you will no longer have access to any UHI systems. We will use your alternative contact details (up-to-date personal email address) to send you all the information regarding the ceremony.

Will I be able to graduate if I am continuing my studies?

You are eligible to graduate if:

• You have successfully completed your course, and your award is officially confirmed.
• You are not continuing your studies with UHI Inverness(e.g. not immediately progressing to another course within UHI Inverness, such as from HNC to HND or from HND to degree).
• You have been notified of your award by the University of the Highlands and Islands.

All eligible students will receive an email from the Graduation Team at UHI Inverness providing instructions on how to register. If you don’t receive this email please contact Graduation.ic@uhi.ac.uk

I can’t attend the ceremony on the day, can I go to another ceremony?

Yes, please go to Graduation 2025 - Graduation dates

I am unable to register with the booking link?

Have you received an official invitation from us with the details of the ceremony and a link?

If Yes, ensure you are registering with Ede & Ravenscroft and using UHI Inverness as the institution. If you are still having issues, please contact Graduation.ic@uhi.ac.uk.

If No, please contact Graduation.ic@uhi.ac.uk and we will look into this for you.

I'm disabled or my guests are disabled and require additional support?

If you/your guests have additional support needs and require appropriate arrangements, you’ll be given the option to tell us when you register via the Graduation portal. If you have any questions, or want to request additional support, you can contact Graduation.ic@uhi.ac.uk

What is the dress code?

All graduands MUST wear the appropriate academic gown/hood on stage. These should be hired at the time of registration through Ede & Ravenscroft, and will be available at Eden Court Theatre after you have registered at the welcome desk.  Please remember to bring your Ede & Ravenscroft booking information for dress hire.

The ceremony is formal, so please come smartly dressed (no jeans). National dress is welcomed!

How much does it cost to hire my gown?

Gown hire is £35 for all gowns, except PhD, which is £40.

How do I change my postal details for the photographs?

Please log in to the Ede & Ravenscroft portal to do this.

How can I check what I’ve ordered?

Please log in to the Ede & Ravenscroft portal to do this.

I registered at Ede & Ravenscroft but didn’t order gown or photography, can I still get these?

Yes, you can go back in to the Ede & Ravenscroft portal and order, up to the 3 October, or if the site has closed, Ede & Ravenscroft usually take additional gowns and hoods, and you can pay for this and photography on the day.

Where do I get my tickets?

All information is detailed in a final email the Graduation Team will send.

You will receive an email from Ede & Ravenscroft when you book your gown. You must take this confirmation with you to get your gown.

Ede & Ravenscroft will email you confirmation of your tickets, we do not need to see this email. You will collect your tickets at registration.

Students will be issued with their tickets at the welcome desk at Eden Court Theatre on the day of the graduation - all graduands must register with us to collect their ticket prior to gowning. Graduands arriving late will not be able to participate.

Where do I collect/drop off my gown?

You will be sent a final email with instructions on “what happens on the day”, you will collect your gown after you have registered. Drop off will be at Eden Court Theatre until 3 pm or at the Campus until 5 pm on Graduation Day.

What happens on the day?

The schedule for the day will be published on the Graduation webpage closer to the ceremony.

Will I get my certificate on the day?

No. Your certificate will be posted directly to your home address either by SQA or UHI, depending on your qualification. Please ensure that your contact details are update by visiting UHI Records.