Your ceremony invitation is contingent on your conferral date. If you have not been advised of your conferral date, please visit the Course Completion page to check your eligibility.

• Higher Education (HE) Graduands: Usually within seven (7) days of the conferral date.
• Vocational Education & Training (VET) Graduands: Up to 30 days after Academic Resulting Committee approval.

Please note that the above timelines are a guide only and do not constitute concrete dates, as mitigating circumstances, such as completion timelines, eligibility criteria, and public holidays across different states and territories, may affect the final invitation delivery dates.

Commencing 28 January 2025, graduates will have a maximum of 12 months from their conferral date to register for ceremony attendance. If you do not register within this 12-month period, you will no longer be eligible to attend a ceremony. This policy applies to students who completed their award in 2024 or later and have not yet received an invitation to attend a ceremony.

Please note that attending the ceremony is optional; however, we encourage all graduates to participate, as it marks a day of joy and recognition for your incredible achievements.

Below are the available options:

Attend a Graduation Ceremony

• In the ceremony registration portal, you will have the option to select a ceremony date and location based on your preference. After making your selection, you will need to complete the registration form and pay the graduation fee to confirm your attendance.
  
  Please note: Graduation ceremony attendance numbers are capped, and there are limited seats available at each ceremony. We request that each graduate registers early upon receiving their invitation to avoid missing out. If venue capacity is reached, you will have the option to attend a later graduation ceremony by selecting alternative date options within the registration process, but only if you complete your registration within 12-months of your conferral date.

Not attend a Graduation Ceremony

• If you do not wish to attend a ceremony, you can select this option. Once chosen, you will no longer be eligible to attend a ceremony for the same qualification (degree or award) in the future. Please note that once registration is completed, your response is final and cannot be amended. During this registration process, you may have the option to purchase ceremonial memorabilia to commemorate your graduation.

Alternate ceremony attendance

• All graduates have up to 12 months from their conferral date to register their attendance for a ceremony. If the current dates are unsuitable or unavailable, you can choose to attend a ceremony at a later date. Ceremony notifications will be sent to registered graduates once additional dates are confirmed.

Graduation ceremony registration fee is AUD $255.00 per student.

The fee includes:

• Your place at the ceremony;
• A digital booklet outlining the graduation program - available to download via the Student Hub a few days prior to the ceremony. The booklet will include your name and the degree/award you have completed;
• Two (2) guest tickets (children aged 0-3 years can attend without a ticket, provided they are seated on an adult’s lap);
• Hire of academic regalia, including fitting on the day of your graduation;
• Welcome Morning or Afternoon Tea Reception for graduates and their registered guests (light refreshments will be served);
• A graduation gift;
• A graduation hat for you to keep (Mortar Boards only).

Please note: Due to venue capacity limits, we can only offer two (2) guest tickets per graduate. Graduates will be emailed closer to the ceremony date if additional guest tickets are available for purchase.

No additional tickets will be sold on the day of the graduation ceremony.

Respond to your ceremony invitation using the link and login details sent to your student email address.

You must respond, select the available options that suit your preference, and do so within the required timeframe. You are also required to make all the necessary payments at the time of your registration.

If you are having trouble accessing the link, please open the link in the incognito window and/or clear your cache and cookies, and open the link using desktop and Google Chrome.

Graduation ceremonies typically last for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. This duration does not include your travel time, or the time required for graduates and guests to be present before the commencement of the ceremony. Be sure to allocate sufficient time for travelling to the venue or parking to avoid rushing and to ensure you don’t arrive late for the ceremony.

Students and guests with babies and small children should consider that graduation ceremonies are formal occasions with several speeches. Therefore, they may not always be suitable for young children. Please think about the length and timing of the ceremonies when deciding whether to bring children. 

Important: Prams and strollers may not be allowed in the ceremony hall due to venue safety protocols. Other items, such as bags, flowers, food, non-water beverages, camera tripods, or any items that may obstruct passageways or disrupt other guests' views or comfort, are not allowed.

• Student registration opens approximately 2.5 hours prior to the start of the ceremony and closes 1 hour before the ceremony is due to begin. Graduates will receive confirmed details two (2) weeks prior to their ceremony date. Please ensure you refer to the Ceremony Information email for the relevant details.
• Graduates who arrive late will not have the opportunity to graduate on the day.
• After you have registered, you will proceed to the academic robing area.
• All graduates are required to go to the main room, where important briefing and information about the ceremony will be provided, approximately one (1) hour before the ceremony commences.
• Once the ceremony commences, you will not be able to leave until its conclusion (except in cases of emergency). As a sign of respect to fellow graduates, academics and speakers, we require all attendees to stay until the ceremony has ended.
• Guest check-in desk opens at the same time as the student registration desk and closes 15 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. No guests are permitted to enter after the ceremony begins, so it is important that your guests arrive on time.

Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions steeped in tradition, and all graduates are required to adhere to the ceremonial dress code.

Items of cultural significance will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Graduates must seek prior written approval from the Graduation team should they wish to wear any items that are not part of the formal University regalia.

Indigenous and First Nations stoles are offered to graduates as part of their formal regalia and are included in the hire fees through the ceremony registration portal.

In addition to the above, graduates are required to observe the following dress code:

• Business casual or formal attire to be worn under the ceremonial regalia,
• No ripped clothing,
• No shorts or t-shirts,
• No clothing items should be worn above the regalia,
• No thongs or flip flops,
• Graduates are not permitted to customise or add any items to the approved regalia.

Please note: the graduation venue has varied surfaces and there are a number of ramps and stairs to negotiate during the ceremony, so please wear appropriate footwear.

Accessible arrangements will be made for students who are in a wheelchair, on crutches, or experiencing any other complications.

Graduates are requested to notify us at the time of registration if they require accessible arrangements. The graduation team will then be able to make arrangements to ensure that your ceremony is as easy as possible.

You can also notify us via email so that arrangements can be made. We will then contact you in the lead-up to the ceremony to further discuss your requirements (if any).

Our official ceremony photographer will take photographs during the graduation ceremonies.

Photography and framing packages can be pre-ordered during the ceremony registration process. Additional services, such as testamur framing and merchandise, will be available for purchase on the day of the ceremony.

If you have opted to pre-purchase any physical products, such as testamur frames, they must be collected on the day of graduation. No items will be available for postage before or after the graduation ceremony.

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