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LUBS Graduation Guide

The July 2026 graduation day is fast approaching! It's an exciting time, and we can't wait to celebrate the successes of our wonderful LUBS students. We also know that with so much going on, it can be easy to become confused about where to go and when. To help make your special day easier to navigate, we have compiled this list of useful information, links, and contacts.

Two students beaming with smiles as they are photographed leaving the Great Hall after their graduation ceremony

When is graduation?

The LUBS summer 2026 graduations are being held on Tuesday 21 July.

There are four Graduation ceremonies running throughout the day. You can view a full list of the LUBS schedule and check the ceremony time for each programme on the University Graduation schedule page. 

LUBS Graduation Receptions

Each graduation ceremony has an accompanying LUBS Graduation Reception to celebrate the success of our students. your Reception will be held in the LUU Refectory and is a chance to have a final and fun-filled gathering with the students and teaching staff from your programme - make sure you attend the right one, so you don't miss out on the group photograph and prizes!

A proud mum expresses her joy on the dance floor
We love to see the happiness on our graduates' faces
Come along and say farewell to your favourite tutor
Let there be music!

Locations - where do I go?

There are three main places for graduation activity across campus; the Parkinson Building, the Great Hall and the Refectory. Below you can read about what is happening at each of them.

1. The Parkinson Building

On graduation day you must collect both your tickets and gown before you can attend your scheduled ceremony. Luckily, both of these can be found in one place - the Parkinson Building!

Make sure you bring some form of photo ID with you, such as your student ID card.

Read the University graduation pages on tickets and gowns for further information, and to check the deadlines to make these arrangements.

The University recommends you arrive to collect your tickets and gown 90 minutes before your ceremony - without them you will not be allowed entry to the Great Hall.

2. The Great Hall

The Great Hall is where your official ceremony will take place, here you will transform from student into graduate. Well done you!

You need to be ready to enter the Great Hall via the Baines Wing 30 minutes before your ceremony start time.

All gowns are supplied by Ede and Ravenscroft, and they will be waiting to check you are in the correct academic dress as you enter the Hall.

You should be in your allocated seat 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.

Further information about the ceremony procedure and more can be found on the main University graduation page

3. The Refectory - LUBS Reception Events

After your ceremony is complete, you are invited to join your fellow LUBS graduates and teaching staff at the Refectory Building for a celebration of your hard work and achievements. We'll capture a group photograph of everyone on your programme, announce prize winners, and enjoy food and refreshment to a backdrop of live music!

Your LUBS Reception will starts as soon as your ceremony is over - come over to the Refectory immediately after you exit the Great Hall.

Two students smile for the camera holding glasses of prosecco with the LUBS reception buffet in the background

Your LUBS Reception at the Refectory has delicious food and drink - don't miss out 😁

Economics students gathered for a group photo at their LUBS Reception event

As well as prize givings and refreshments, your Reception is also a chance to get one last group photo!

Display your LUBS memories at Graduation!

Do you have any photographs from your time at LUBS that you would like to share? We would love to showcase some of your happy moments at this year's graduation receptions!

If you are graduating this year and would like to contribute any pictures taken during your time at University, please share them with us.

Please send images to [email protected] and include:

  • your name
  • course
  • A short description of the pictures

Please note: Everyone featured in the pictures must have given their consent for them to be shared in public.

What to bring on the day

It's a good idea to plan ahead and make sure you have everything you will need to carry with you for graduation day.

Use this checklist to help you get started:

  • Photo identification: such as your student ID card
  • Graduation tickets
  • Comfy winter shoes: to change into after the ceremony
  • Camera or phone: for capturing those special moments
  • Access to booking or ticket confirmations: received via email
  • Reusable water bottle: to stay hydrated
  • Umbrella: because you never know what the British weather will do!

Graduation photo booth

The Alumni Relations Team is sponsoring a photo booth at the LUBS Graduation Receptions (at the Refectory - see the information above. Grab some props and get creative!

We will post the photos on our official LUBS Flickr account, usually after the Christmas break.

A colection of four photographs arranged into 2 rows of 2. They depict a group of students and their guests psoing for fun pictures using silly props from the Alumni Team photo booth.

Photography

On graduation day photography and video recording will be taking place across campus for use by the University for marketing and publicity, in our publications, on our website, in social media, or in any third party publication.

If you do not wish to be photographed then please make yourself known to the event organiser on the day.

LUU Building facilities

Once you are in the Refectory and LUU building, there are a number of useful facilities you can access, including quiet spaces, accessible toilets and public bars.

Quiet Spaces

If for any reason you need a break from the noise and commotion of the day, there is a reflection space located on Level 1, next to the Executive office.

Accessible Toilets and baby change

There are accessible toilets on Level -1, the ground floor and Level 2, with lift access between each floor and baby changing facilities on level 2.

Drinks and food

The Terrace is on the ground floor and has two entrances, one of which has accessible access.

LUU also has the Old Bar traditional pub. Both options will be open past 16:00, perfect for those whose graduation ceremony is a little later in the day.

Welcome to LUBS Alumni!

 When you graduate from Leeds University Business School you automatically join a global community of over 50,000 inspiring alumni from more than 145 countries.

To ensure you are kept up to date with the latest alumni news, events and services relevant to you, let us know what your plans are after graduation. Update your details and preferences.

A group of Leeds Alumni gathered for an event in london, remembering their time at LUBS!

Find out more at business.leeds.ac.uk/alumni or email: [email protected]

Need more help?

If you can't find the answers to your questions or problems either here on the main University graduation pages, please contact the Student Information Service