Ceremony details and eligibility

This year's Graduation will take place on Friday 26 September 2025 at Ayr Racecourse.

There will be a morning ceremony and an afternoon ceremony and curriculum areas will be split as follows:

 Morning - 10.30am

  • Aeronautical
  • Art and Design / Photography and Media
  • Business / Travel and Tourism
  • Computing
  • Construction
  • Engineering / Science
  • Hairdressing, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-up Artistry
  • Music and Sound Production / Performing and Production Arts
  • Social Science and Humanities
  • Sports and Fitness

Afternoon - 2.30pm

  • Counselling / Health and Social Care
  • Early Years

Anyone who has successfully completed a qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above should be eligible to attend. Invitations will be issued from 31 July and the online booking system will open on 4 August.

Please read the information below 'On the day', 'Booking your place' and 'Ede and Ravenscroft - Online instructions'. This should answer any questions you may have about the ceremonies and will help you to navigate the online booking system. 

Timings

Ceremony one - 10.30am

  • Registration and gown collection in the Ayrshire Suite – 9.10am
  • Registration closes - 10.10am
  • Gowned and seated by 10.20am
  • Refreshments and photographs - 12.00pm (approx)
  • Vacate Princess Royal Suite by 1.30pm

Ceremony two - 2.30pm

  • Registration and gown collection in the Ayrshire Suite – 1.30pm
  • Registration closes – 2.10pm
  • Gowned and seated by 2.20pm
  • Refreshments and photographs – 3.50pm (approx)
  • Vacate Princess Royal Suite by 5.00pm