SAE Graduation Ceremony
Celebrating your success during your time at SAE, alongside your lecturers and classmates.
Graduates have now been sent invitations. Please contact us ASAP if you haven't received yours or if you have any questions that are not covered below.
It's a day to reflect on your achievements and celebrate alongside your lecturers, classmates, and the entire SAE community.
This ceremony is not just about receiving a certificate—it's about recognising the journey you've undertaken, the challenges you've overcome, and the professional skills you've honed to prepare you for the creative industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, students are required to have booked their ticket by midnight on Sunday the 24th of November 2024.
From the 25th November, a limited number of additional guest tickets will be made available on a first-come first-served basis, until December 7th when bookings will be closed completely
Both graduates and guests attend free of charge, as long as the tickets are booked in advance.
We are excited to announce that this year’s SAE Graduation Ceremony will take place at The Kiln Theatre on Friday, the 24th of January 2025.
Exam boards take place throughout 2024, and SAE is required to wait until all results are received and confirmed before delivering the graduation ceremonies.
The Kiln Theatre is located in Kilburn: 269 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7JR. The closest stations are Kilburn (Jubilee line) and Brondersbury (Overground). For full travel information, including congestion charges and parking, visit: The Kiln Theatre – How To Get Here.
Upon arrival, your tickets will be checked. If you have hired a gown, you will be robed up (help will be available to ensure your cap is on correctly). If you have purchased a photography package, you will have your photo taken with your loved ones once you are dressed in your graduation attire.
You will need to take your seats 30 minutes before the ceremony, which will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. After the ceremony, there will be a drinks reception to celebrate your achievements with friends, family, and peers.
Further details of the day’s schedule will be confirmed closer to the date (keep an eye on your inbox).
10:00 am | Arrival – robing and photography
11:30 am | To be seated
12:00 pm | Ceremony
13:15 pm | Drinks reception
14:00 pm | Return gowns
*timings subject to change
Bookings will open in September. You can book your graduate seat, guest tickets, hire a gown, and purchase a photography package via Marston’s website here: https://www.marstonevents.com/SAE.
You will receive an e-ticket 7 to 10 days before graduation. If you have not received your tickets by Friday the 17th of January 2025, please contact Marston directly here: enquiries@marstonevents.com.
Guest tickets are free of charge. You can book up to two guest tickets when you initially book your graduate seat. At the time of booking, you will be asked if you would like to request additional guest tickets.
As mentioned further above, a limited number of additional guest tickets will be made available from the 25th November on a first-come first-served basis, until December 7th when bookings will be closed completely.
Ticket availability is based on the venue capacity of 282.
If there are tickets still available on the day, guests will be able to book tickets on the door. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis unless you have already spoken to the Events Team and agreed otherwise.
No, but if your child requires their own seat then please ensure their ticket is booked separately.
Yes, gowns will be available for hire for £28.80.
The deadline to book gowns and photography is 1 week prior to the ceremony.
Yes, but there is a £10 surcharge.
If you are going on stage to graduate, there is an expectation that you wear a gown, along with your fellow graduates.
As graduation is a formal occasion, an appropriate standard of dress is expected. National dress of your home country is also acceptable. Please note that casual clothes such as jeans, shorts, or t-shirts are not suitable and should be avoided. At the end of the day, this is a celebration, so wear clothes that make you feel good!
Yes, Marston offers several photography packages, which can be purchased online in advance of the day.
The deadline to book gowns and photography is 1 week prior to the ceremony.
If there is availability, you will be able to purchase a photography package on the day. Please note there will also be a printed-on-demand photo of you receiving your award on stage available to purchase for £10.
Most certificates have already been sent out. Those we are still holding are those of students with debts, or who need to confirm their address.
For further enquiries regarding your certificate or anything to do with your results, please email registry_eu@sae.edu.
Yes, please see here for more information: The Kiln Theatre – Access. If you haven’t already contacted us about access requirements, please do so in advance. If you would prefer not to go on stage to collect your certificate, please also contact marketinguk@sae.edu.
While we don’t officially recommend specific accommodations, we can certainly provide a few suggestions to help get you started:
Please note that these are just some of many options available in and near the area of the venue, and we cannot guarantee availability or quality of service. It’s important to keep in mind that booking, payment, and any necessary arrangements are the responsibility of the guest.
We’ll send you more information as it becomes available. Keep checking this page and your inbox for updates.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact marketinguk@sae.edu.
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