Graduation Ceremonies

Visa Support Letters

If your student visa has expired or is due to expire before your ceremony and you or your guests need a support letter from the University, you can request this during the online registration process that opens week commencing 10^th March 2025.

The letter will confirm your invitation and registration status for the ceremony, helping you and your guests with their visa applications. Please note that your guests do not require a named invitation from the University, so individual invitations will not be issued.

Family and Friends Visiting the UK

If your family or friends are travelling from overseas to attend your graduation, they must check if they need a visa to enter the UK. This can be done via the UK Government Website, which also provides application guidance. 

Check if someone needs a visa

Supporting Documents for a Visa Application

To strengthen their visa application, your guests should provide:

1. A graduation confirmation letter, requested during your online registration.
2. An ‘invitation’ letter from you confirming that you studied at BCU, your course details and that you are inviting them to attend your graduation. If they will stay with you, include your accommodation details.. You can download a template for the letter below.
3. A copy of your passport photo page
4. A copy of your visa 

If you need visa advice, contact the University's International Student Advisers at batch@bcu.ac.uk

Download an invitation letter template