Congratulations - it's time to celebrate everything you've achieved during your time at Durham!
Getting ready for your graduation? Here’s everything you need to know about Winter Congregation at Durham University.
In this video, we’ll guide you through step-by-step what to expect on the day – from registration and where to go when you arrive at Palace Green, to guest information, seating arrangements, and what happens during the ceremony itself.
For more details for the day, please click below.
Congregation ceremonies are held in Durham Cathedral and last approximately 1 hour. They are not religious events although Christian iconography is displayed inside the venue. See our helpful guide of Key Information for the Day.
Students need to arrive 2.5 hours before the ceremony commences.
Students and guests are advised that photographs will be taken at this event which may be used in future University publicity and ceremonies are filmed, find out how we will use your information.
No degree or other qualification shall normally be conferred upon a student while he/she has a significant tuition fee debt owing to the University, in line with the University General Regulation IX B. Degree certificates are not issued at the ceremony and will be posted to graduates within 6 weeks of Congregation by Student Registry. To receive certificates within a shorter time frame, courier delivery should be requested.
Congregation ceremonies are exciting celebrations to mark the milestones of your time at Durham. These pages will help you to navigate the important information, so you get the most out of your experience.
These pages contain information to assist students and guests in enjoying Winter Congregation 2026. The timetable shows the allocation of departments to ceremonies.
Your journey with Durham isn't over - find out how to stay connected with the Durham alumni community after Congregation and access career support, alumni events and more.
Congregation is all about celebrating everything you've achieved at Durham, so we encourage you to share your photos and videos with the Durham community on social media using #DUcongregation. We'll also be sharing the best moments of Winter Congregation 2025 on the University's social channels, so make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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