Graduation Ceremony Dates
Everything you need to know to be on track to attend an upcoming Graduation ceremony
Planning to graduate soon? Whether you’re aiming to cross the stage virtually in October or in person in Berlin this December, here’s everything you need to know to be ceremony-ready.
⚠️ 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.
🌍 2025 Winter In-Person Graduation (Berlin)
📅 Ceremony Date: 6 December 👉Click here to Save the Date👈
If you're planning to attend your graduation ceremony in Berlin, here are the deadlines to keep in mind:
| Task | Deadline | 
|---|---|
| ✅ Complete all outstanding challenges | 12 October | 
| 📝 Submit your thesis | 12 October | 
| 🎙️ Complete your thesis defence | 24 October | 
| 👗 Confirm attendance, gown size & guest numbers | 7 November | 
| 🧑🏫 Assessment Commission meets | 10 November | 
| 🧾 Final grade awarded | 14 November | 
| ⚖️ Appeal deadline | 28 November | 
| 💳 Complete any outstanding payments | 30 November | 
| 🎉 Graduation Ceremony (In Berlin) | 6 December | 
🙋 Can’t Attend?
No worries — attendance is optional. You’ll still receive your official diploma digitally along with everyone else. Find our Graduation & Degree Documentation Guidelines here
That said, we’d love to celebrate with you! Whether online or in Berlin, the ceremony is a special moment to recognise your hard work and achievements.
🎯 Not able to join this time?
We’ll be announcing plans for the 2026 graduation ceremony dates in Winter 2025.
Still have questions? Reach out via the Support Chat in the ToU App - we’re here to help.