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Graduations at DCU

Graduations are a huge milestone in the DCU journey. The University Events Team will manage your graduation celebration end-to-end, ensuring a lasting, memorable experience for all of our graduates.
Graduates throwing their caps in the air
Spring Graduations: 27 March 2026

Spring Graduations took place on Friday 27 March 2026

Graduates and guests by the DCU sign and outside of the Helix
Autumn Graduations: 19-22 October 2026

Autumn Graduations: Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October 2026 

The schedule for these graduations will be available from mid-August.

Eligible graduates* will receive their official e-invitation 4-6 weeks before their graduation date. Please check your DCU student email account.

* To be eligible for graduation, students must have passed all exams and cleared their fees by the relevant deadlines. Please confirm with your Programme Chair if you will graduate in Spring or Autumn.

To find out more details about your graduation day, click on the tiles above or visit our Q&A page.