As you come closer to finishing your undergraduate degree, we want to make sure there are no obstacles in the way of you graduating.

If you have a debt to the University, you may still be formally invited to a graduation ceremony, but it is important that you take note of the deadline for clearing debts as this will impact if you are able to attend.

Debt payment deadline

If you are graduating in July 2025, then you must have cleared your debt by Wednesday 4 June.

Type of outstanding payment

Ancillary – If your outstanding balance is an ancillary debt (i.e. not related to payment of university tuition fees), failure to pay the balance by the deadline means the University reserves the right to revoke your invitation to attend the degree ceremony. An ancillary debt usually relates to accommodation fees but can also be for smaller fees such as room damage fees or resit fees.

If unpaid, you will be given the option to graduate in absentia or defer your attendance until the next available ceremony.

Tuition – If your outstanding balance is a tuition fee debt, failure to meet the deadline will mean your results will be withheld and you will be excluded from graduating. You will only be able to graduate once you have cleared your tuition fee debt.

You can check whether you have any outstanding payments by getting in touch with the Income Office.