Updated 14 October 2025:
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your guests at the Graduation ceremonies in November. Information about purchasing additional guest tickets can be found below.
How to purchase additional tickets
Tickets will go on sale at the dates and times below:
- Monday 3 November ceremonies go on sale Wednesday 15 October at 2:30pm
- Tuesday 4 November ceremonies go on sale Thursday 16 October at 11:00am
- Wednesday 5 November ceremonies go on sale Thursday 16 October at 2:30pm
- Thursday 6 November ceremonies go on sale Friday, 17 October at 11:00am
- Friday 7 November ceremonies go on sale Friday 17 October, at 2:30pm.
Book additional tickets on the Bournemouth International Centre website
How much are additional tickets?
Additional tickets are charged at:
- £17.50 for ages 12+
- £10 for ages 6-11
- Free for ages under 5.
Please note there is a £1 booking fee per transaction. Tickets are limited to six per transaction and are subject to availability. All guests must show a valid ticket to attend graduation.
When will I receive my guest tickets?
Different ticket types will be sent in separate emails by 31 October. Your graduate ticket will come from BU and your guest tickets will come from BH Live (Please note that free tickets and paid for tickets will arrive in separate emails from BH Live).
Please make sure your guests have their tickets ahead of the ceremony so they can enter the hall. There is no seating allocation so your guests can sit wherever they choose on the day.
If you haven’t received your tickets by 31 October please check your spam/junk folders or contact [email protected]
Remember to order your gown
A graduation gown and hat must be worn to cross the stage at your ceremony. Please order your gown with Ede & Ravenscroft, BU's official gown supplier, as soon as possible and by 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 October.