Following the formal Congregation at Senate House during which graduands are presented with their degree (which is also live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person), a buffet-style lunch or tea is provided at College for graduands and their guests.
2025-26 Congregation dates at which Newnham is presenting:
(* = regular Congregation)
Saturday 25 October 2025*
Saturday 29 November 2025* (graduands can only take degrees in absentia)
Friday 30 January 2026* (graduands can only take degrees in absentia)
Saturday 28 February 2026*
MA Congregation - Saturday 11 April 2026 (MA graduands only)
Friday 22 May 2026*
General Admission - Friday 3 July 2026 (for BA, MEng, MSci, MMath only)
Friday 24 July 2026*
How to apply:
For General Admission: Complete the booking form sent to all eligible candidates by the Tutorial & Academic Office in March.
For MA: Complete the booking form sent to all eligible candidates by the Tutorial & Academic Office in January. Contact details are supplied by the Roll/Development Office. They can be contacted at roll@newn.cam.ac.uk should you need to keep them updated.
*For all other “regular” Congregations: Complete the booking form sent out regularly by the Tutorial & Academic Office. You can email tutorial.office@newn.cam.ac.uk to ask to be put on the mailing list.
Further information:
For more information on things like dress, ticketing and Senate House accessibility can be found here:
Degree Ceremonies | Cambridge students