Student Handbook 2025/26
20. Graduation and Alumni
Your Alumni Network
As a future alumnus of Queen Mary University of London, there are many ways to stay connected with your peers and the wider alumni community—both during your studies and after graduation.
Get Involved
Alumni Chapters
Queen Mary has 28 Chapters—social and professional networking groups—mostly organised by geographical region. These help students and alumni connect locally and participate in events.
There are also two Distance Learning Chapters.
Find out more and join a ChapterLinkedIn Groups
Join the CCLS Alumni LinkedIn Group to stay updated on community news, upcoming conferences, seminars, and events.
Join CCLS Alumni LinkedInCCLS Alumni Web Pages
Explore opportunities to get involved, read alumni news, and learn about upcoming activities.
Visit the CCLS Alumni Pages
Share Your Story
We’re always looking for student and graduate testimonials to inspire future students.
View current testimonials
Interested in sharing yours? Let us know!
Stay Connected
Look out for the Alumni Team at events throughout the year, including pop-up stands in the CCLS Reception.
You’ll also receive a leaflet during Induction outlining the benefits of being part of the CCLS community.
Interested in alumni engagement? Contact the Alumni Team: alumni@qmul.ac.uk
Graduation
Queen Mary holds two graduation ceremonies each year:
- Summer Ceremony
- Winter Ceremony (usually mid-December)
The Ceremonies Office will contact you a few months before your graduation with booking details for you and your guests.
You may need to book your place before your results are confirmed—this is standard practice due to event timelines. If you do not pass, you can withdraw from the ceremony.
For full details, visit the Graduation