Graduation Ceremony Dates & Timelines
Everything you need to know to be on track to attend an upcoming Graduation ceremonies
Planning to complete your studies and attend a graduation ceremony? Whether you're planning to celebrate in person or virtually, here’s everything you need to know to be ceremony-ready.
To keep the Graduation ceremony experience accessible for all graduating learners and reflect our global Community, there will be a mix of virtual and in person ceremonies;
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Wednesday 2 December 2026, Online
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Saturday 26 June 2027, In Person*
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Saturday 4 December, In Person*
* Please note, 2027 virtual ceremony dates and how to register for all 2027 Graduations will be announced by the end of September 2026
⚠️ Important: The deadlines below are specifically for ceremony participation. They may be different from the academic deadlines shared by your Program Director. Following these ensures you're included in the celebration.
🌍 2026 Virtual Graduation & Community Awards (Cosmos)
📅 Ceremony Date: Wednesday 2 December👉Click here to register your attendance👈
| Task | Deadline |
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| ✅ Complete all outstanding challenges | 11 October 2026 |
| 📝 Submit your thesis | 11 October 2026 |
| 🎙️ Complete your thesis defence | 23 October 2026 |
| 🧑🏫 Assessment Commission meets | 4 November 2026 |
| 🧾 Final grade awarded | 10 November 2026 |
| ⚖️ Appeal deadline | 24 November 2026 |
| 💳 Complete any outstanding payments | 26 November 2026 |
| 🎉 Graduation Ceremony (Virtually in Cosmos) | 2 December 2026 |
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📃 Receipt of Graduation transcript and documents All learners who have completed their studies will receive their documentation digitally via email on this day. |
2 December 2026 |
💡Have questions or need support with study planning to ensure you're on track for Graduation? Attend our Learner Support Office Hours
🎓Have questions about degree certification or the ceremony? Check out our Guidelines on Degree documentation. Still unsure? Reach out via the Support Chat in the ToU Learning Platform
🌍 2027 In-Person Graduation (Frankfurt)
📅 Ceremony Date: Saturday 26 June (Registration details to follow)
If you're planning to attend your graduation ceremony in person in Frankfurt, here are the deadlines to keep in mind:
| Task | Deadline |
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| ✅ Complete all outstanding challenges | 9 May 2027 |
| 📝 Submit your thesis | 9 May 2027 |
| 🎙️ Complete your thesis defence | 22 May 2027 |
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✅ Deadline for Graduation Application Form |
22 May 2027 |
| 🧑🏫 Assessment Commission meets | 28 May 2027 |
| 👗 Confirm attendance, gown size & guest numbers | 29 May 2026 |
| 🧾 Final grade awarded | 1 June 2027 |
| ⚖️ Appeal deadline | 15 June 2027 |
| 💳 Complete any outstanding payments | 20 June 2027 |
| 🎉 Graduation Ceremony (In Frankfurt) | 26 June 2027 |
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📃 Receipt of Graduation transcript and documents All learners who have completed their studies will officially receive their degree conferral and documentation digitally via email on this day. |
26 June 2027 |
🌍 2027 In-Person Graduation (Berlin)
📅 Ceremony Date: Saturday 4 December (Registration details to follow)
If you're planning to attend your graduation ceremony in person in Frankfurt, here are the deadlines to keep in mind:
| Task | Deadline |
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| ✅ Complete all outstanding challenges | 10 October 2027 |
| 📝 Submit your thesis | 10 October 2027 |
| 🎙️ Complete your thesis defence | 24 October 2027 |
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✅ Deadline for Graduation Application Form |
31 October 2027 |
| 👗 Confirm attendance, gown size & guest numbers | 31 October 2027 |
| 🧑🏫 Assessment Commission meets | 3 November 2027 |
| 🧾 Final grade awarded | 8 November 2027 |
| ⚖️ Appeal deadline | 22 November 2027 |
| 💳 Complete any outstanding payments | 28 November 2027 |
| 🎉 Graduation Ceremony (In Berlin) | 4 December 2027 |
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📃 Receipt of Graduation transcript and documents All learners who have completed their studies will officially receive their degree conferral and documentation digitally via email on this day. |
4 December 2027 |
🙋 Can’t attend a Graduation Ceremony?
No worries - attendance is optional and will not affect receipt of your degree documentation. You’ll still receive your official diploma digitally along with everyone else. Find our Graduation & Degree Documentation Guidelines here.
PM and MSc SET Learners will receive their degree documentation directly from WU. Any PM or MSc SET Learner is welcome to attend one of the ceremonies, you just need to register when registration opens.
Still have questions? Reach out via the Support Chat in the ToU Platform - we’re here to help.
Wondering what to expect? Check out the highlights from one of our previous Graduation ceremonies
💡Have questions or need support with study planning to ensure you're on track for Graduation? Attend our Learner Support Office Hours
🎓Have questions about degree certification or the ceremony? Check out our Guidelines on Degree documentation. Still unsure? Reach out via the Support Chat in the ToU Learning Platform