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Congregation Dates 

Congregation dates are determined by University term dates, as approved by Senate, with Winter Congregation generally scheduled during the week prior to Epiphany term and Summer Congregation generally scheduled immediately following the end of Easter term. 

Year Winter Congregation Summer Congregation Matriculation
2024 4 - 5 January 26 June - 3 July 2 - 3 October
2025 9 - 10 January 30 June  - 10 July 1 - 2 October
2026 8 - 9 January 29 June - 9 July 30 September - 1 October

Students are strongly advised not to make any costly travel arrangements for themselves and their guests until they have registered to attend and requested their guest tickets.

 

Timetables

Please find detailed below, the links to our upcoming ceremony timetables.

Winter Timetable

Ceremonies will be held in Durham Cathedral between Thursday 4 and Friday 5 January 2024.
A group of students in gowns outside Durham Cathedral

Summer Timetable

Ceremonies will be held in Durham Cathedral between Wednesday 26 June and Wednesday 3 July 2024.
A group of students in gowns walking

Students lined up for graduation outside Durham Castle