Summer Graduation - 18 June 2026

Summer Graduation

Summer graduation for our nautical students will be held on Thursday 18 June, at 6.15pm at Glasgow Cathedral, Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ. We look forward to celebrating this special day with our students, family, friends and staff.

Keep an eye on this page as we'll be posting all the information you need to make the most of your day.

Your invitation email will include a username and password, which you should use to confirm your attendance at the ceremony. You must let us know you are attending before the closing date Wednesday 20 May.

Graduation guide

Our Graduation Guide includes helpful information and an overview of what to expect on Graduation Day.

Graduation Key Dates

We've put together a timeline of key dates leading up to graduation. 

Date*

Event

w/c Mon 4 May

Invitation emails are sent out to eligible students in batches.  All emails will be sent by Friday 8 May.

 

Register your attendance link goes live.  Using the login details provided in your invitation email you should register your attendance.  All students attending must register.

 

Link to hire a graduation gown and hood goes live.  All graduates must wear a graduation gown and hood. 

Wed 20 May

Graduate registration link will close at 5pm.

Thurs 4 June

The link to hire a graduation gown online will close. However, you can still hire a gown on graduation day from the Ede & Ravenscroft gowning desk.

Thurs 18 June

Graduation Day.  You can watch last year's ceremony on our YouTube channel to see what to expect.

* dates may be subject to change

If you think you are eligible to graduate and have not received an email by Monday 11 May please contact graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Guest Tickets

Each graduand may book two free guest tickets (via the link in your invite email). Seating inside the Cathedral is limited; additional seating with a live broadcast will be available in the nearby Nave area. Additional tickets may become available from Thursday 4 June.

Privacy Notice 

Our Privacy Notice explains how personal data will be processed for and during the event and provides guidance should you not wish your data to be processed in this way. This applies to all students intending to graduate or who may be eligible for an award, whether they attend a ceremony or not.

Social Event 

We love to see your graduation photos and videos. Follow us on social media and share your special day using #CoGCGrad. We'll be posting our own photos and videos, so be sure to follow us on all our social channels. 

Live Stream 

We'll be streaming all ceremonies for students, friends, and family who are unable to join us on the night. The videos will be available on our YouTube channel following the event.

Accessibility at graduation

If you need adjustments or additional support to help you take part in the graduation ceremony, or if any of your guests need assistance, please contact us as soon as you can - graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Alumni Association

Every student who graduates from City is invited to register for our Alumni Association and join an expanding community.

Contact 

If you have any questions about Graduation, please contact graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk