Winter graduation

If you are eligible to graduate in December, you will have received an email from the Graduation Office in October with a link to the application form.

Upcoming ceremonies Apply to graduate

A group of 6 graduating students standing together on St Andrews pier

Information for graduating students

A line of 9 graduating students outside jumping together

What to wear

A group of graduating students celebrating during the academic procession. Two students are embraced in a hug

Graduation photography

A blue graduation ceremony booklet lying on grass

Graduation ceremonies

What to expect at Graduation

Prepare for your big day with our detailed walkthrough of the formal attire and ceremony procedures.

From the dress code options to the stage process, ensure you’re ready for your graduation moment.

Video transcript

At graduation at the University of St Andrews all graduands wear formal dress.

You can wear either a dark skirt or trousers, with a white shirt or blouse and dark shoes.

Or you can wear a dark lounge suit, a white shirt and white bow tie and dark shoes.

Or you can wear your country's national dress.

Here's what it will look like on the day.

When instructed, walk onto the stage and stand to one side.

When your name is called, move to the centre of the stage and hand your folded hood to the bedellus.

Kneel on the cushion in front of you.

You will then be capped by the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor and the hood placed over your head by the bedellus.

Stand up and bow your head to the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor.

Continue walking across the stage and leave by the side door.

Congratulations, you have now graduated.