Travel and parking
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Accessible parking on Streatham Campus, Exeter
Accessible parking is usually located in Car Park C, which can be found next to Building 83 on this map. You will need to provide your name to the attendant on duty in the car park when you arrive. Accessible parking must be pre-booked.
Additional parking
There is no University parking available on campus during Graduation week except for accessible parking booked in advance. We strongly recommend that you travel to the campus by public transport where possible. There will be a drop off point located in Car Park C for graduands and guests arriving by taxi or car.
There is limited council-owned parking located on Prince of Wales Road and Streatham Drive, both of which are located on the University Campus. There is a fee for parking here, which can be paid using the street meters.
Limited parking will be available at Exeter Cricket Club on hard-surface parking areas (access through the Devon & Exeter Squash Club entrance in Prince of Wales Road, EX4 4PR). Payment (£10 for the day's parking) should be made at the ticket machine or at the Squash Club bar. The Club is only a few minutes walk from the University's centre.
For further information about car parks in Exeter please see the Council website.
There are also a number of Park and Ride services serving the City Centre.
Train travel
If you are planning to travel by train, please note that in collaboration with GWR we are pleased to be able to offer discounted travel on the 11, 12 and 13 December, use this link to access the discount and purchase your tickets: http://tickets.gwr.com/discount for graduation.
Accommodation
There are a variety of hotels and B&Bs available near to the Exeter campuses – Streatham campus postcode is EX4 4QJ . You may find Visit Exeter useful when looking for accommodation https://www.visitexeter.com/places-to-stay
Arrival time/Late arrivals
All graduands and guests are asked to take their seats in the Great Hall as soon as possible after the doors open (30 minutes prior to the ceremony). We will not be able to admit anyone once the ceremony starts and graduands, you may miss your chance to cross the stage!
If you are late, please go directly to the Information points who will be able to contact the graduation team directly and assist you where possible.
Student visa information for those attending Exeter ceremonies
If you have a valid Student visa, you can re-enter the UK as long as you carry a copy of your Graduation email in your hand luggage to show the immigration officer if asked or request a Graduation Letter. It is also advisable to carry a copy of your onward flight tickets to show that you will be leaving the UK before your visa expires.
To obtain a Graduation Letter, please contact SID. Log enquires in the SID Online portal using the "Letter Request" category or see alternative contact details here.
If your Student visa is no longer valid, you will need to apply for a Visitor Visa instead.
Visas for friends and family
If you would like your friends or family to attend your graduation or just to visit you in the UK, they may need to apply for Visitor visas. You will need to send them documentation confirming your current study and immigration status and there are a number of documents that they will need to prepare.
To obtain a Graduation Invite Letter, please contact SID. Log enquires in the SID Online portal using the "Letter Request" category or see alternative contact details here
More information can be found on our International Support pages.
