Can I get my documents early?

In some circumstances, you may want to receive your documents before the next set of graduation ceremonies. This means that you can graduate early and receive your degree certificate through the post, or collect in person. 

Applying for your documents early means that you will not be able to attend a graduation ceremony in person later.

You can apply in March and October each year, see below for upcoming application deadlines.

Eligibility

To get your documents early you must:

• have completed your studies
• had your award approved by an exam board, or examined and completed in the case of postgraduate researchers 
• have cleared any outstanding debts 

Before you apply

• Check your name in NottinghamHub is displayed correctly, amendments should be made by the application date 

• Update your home address in NottinghamHub, this is where we will post your documents 

Application timescales

To apply to graduate early, you will need to complete an application form. On the form you will be able to choose whether you would like to collect it in person from Portland Student Service Centre, or have it posted to your home address.

If your application is successful, your certificate will be available for postage or collection from the date specified below:

Apply now 

 If you have any questions, please submit any enquiry through the Student Enquiry Centre.