Awards FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline to book my ticket?
Yes, students are required to have booked their ticket by midnight on Sunday the 3rd of November 2024.
When is my graduation taking place?
We are excited to announce that this year's ICMP Graduation Ceremony will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, the 11th of January 2025.
Why isn’t my graduation taking place in the summer of 2024?
Exam boards take place throughout 2024, and ICMP is required to wait until all results are received and confirmed before delivering the graduation ceremonies.
How to get there?
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is situated in the Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX. The closest stations are Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee, and Waterloo & City lines) and Embankment (District and Circle lines). For full travel information, including congestion charges and parking, visit: Southbank Centre - Getting Here.
What will happen on the day?
Further details of the day's schedule will be confirmed closer to the date (keep an eye on your inbox). However, please note that there will be two ceremonies – one at 10:30 am and one at 2:30 pm. Guests will need to arrive early to collect gowns and have any photos taken.
Upon arrival, your tickets will be checked. If you have hired a gown, you will be robed up (help will be available to ensure your cap is on correctly). If you have purchased a photography package, you will have your photo taken with your loved ones once you are dressed in your graduation attire. You will need to take your seats 30 minutes before the ceremony, which will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the ceremony, there will be a 45-minute drinks reception to celebrate your achievements with friends, family, and peers. You are then encouraged to enjoy the beautiful location of South Bank - or further afield - for the remainder of the day to continue your celebrations!
Planned Schedule
Ceremony 1 – School of Performance and Creation
- 08:30 am | Arrival – robing and photography
- 10:00 am | To be seated
- 10:30 am | Ceremony
- 12:00 pm | Drinks reception
- 12:45 pm | Return gowns
Ceremony 2 – School of Production and School of Business
- 12:45 pm | Arrival – robing and photography
- 14:00 pm | To be seated
- 14:30 pm | Ceremony
- 15:45 pm | Drinks reception
- 16:30 pm | Return gowns
*Subject to change
How do I book?
Bookings will open in June. You can book your graduate seat, guest tickets, hire a gown, and purchase a photography package via Marston’s website here: https://www.marstonevents.com/ICMP.
When will I receive my ticket?
You will receive an e-ticket 7 to 10 days before graduation. If you have not received your tickets by [insert date], please contact Marston directly here: enquiries@marstonevents.com.
How much are guest tickets and how many can I purchase?
Guest tickets are £20. You can purchase up to two guest tickets when you initially book your graduate seat. At the time of booking, you will be asked if you would like to request additional guest tickets. Additional guest tickets will then be released in October to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket availability is based on the venue capacity of 918.
Can I buy tickets on the door?
If there are tickets still available on the day, guests will be able to purchase tickets on the door. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis unless you have already spoken to the Events Team and agreed otherwise.
Do I have to pay for a child's ticket?
If your child will be in their own seat and not on a guest’s lap, you will need to purchase a ticket for them.
Will there be gowns?
Yes, gowns will be available for hire for £28.80
Can I get a gown on the day?
Yes, but there is a £10 surcharge.
Do I have to wear a gown?
If you are going on stage to graduate, there is an expectation that you wear a gown, along with your fellow graduates.
What should I wear?
As graduation is a formal occasion, an appropriate standard of dress is expected. National dress of your home country is also acceptable. Please note that casual clothes such as jeans, shorts, or t-shirts are not suitable and should be avoided. At the end of the day, this is a celebration, so wear clothes that make you feel good!
Can I have my photo taken?
Yes, Marston offers several photography packages, which can be purchased online in advance of the day.
If I haven’t booked photography in advance, can I still have my photo taken on the day?
If there is availability, you will be able to purchase a photography package on the day. Please note there will also be a printed-on-demand photo of you receiving your award on stage available to purchase for £10, as well as a photo wall if you wish to take your own photos.
Will I receive my certificate on the day?
No, your official degree certificates will be distributed towards the end of August 2024. When you go to collect your award on stage, you'll have a picture taken with your Programme Leader and a prop certificate.
For further enquiries regarding your certificate or anything to do with your results, please email academicsupport@icmp.ac.uk.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, please see here for more information: Southbank Centre - Access. If you haven’t already contacted the events team about access requirements, please do so in advance. If you would prefer not to go on stage to collect your certificate, please also contact events@icmp.ac.uk in advance.
Do you have any more questions?
We'll send you more information as it becomes available. Keep checking this page and your inbox for updates. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact events@icmp.ac.uk.
Best of luck for the remainder of your academic year with ICMP!
