Graduation Ceremonies

Want to know what goes on at a ceremony?

It's more than just being presented with a certificate.

Ceremonies are attended by:

Graduands and their Guests
Academic and administrative staff of the University
Swinburne University's Council members
Memorabilia Suppliers

As a souvenir of your special day, a variety of graduation memorabilia will be available for purchase.

Graduation Ceremonies Schedule
Graduation Venue
Ticketing Information
Academic Regalia and appropriate dress
Special Needs / Disabled Students and Guests
Graduation FAQs

Guests will require a ticket for entry to the graduation ceremony. We recommend that children under 10 years do not attend as they may become restless/bored. Children below 3 years who do not require their own seat do not need a ticket.

Memorabilia Suppliers

Photography
Professional photographers will be at the venue before and after the ceremony for individual and group portraits.
Southam Studios
Telephone: 1800 192 776
Website: www.southamstudios.com
Graduation plaques
Preserve and display your award with an individually laser engraved plaque. There are a variety of styles available.
Impression Plaques
Telephone: 03 5596 3503
Email: admin@rjframing.com.au
Website: www.impressionsplaques.com
Graduation rings and teddy bears
Rings and teddy bears make an ideal gift for Swinburne graduates and can be personalised according to your award
Achievement Awards Australasia
Email: sales@awardsaust.com.au
Website: www.awardsaust.com.au
Frames
Quality frames to compliment and enhance the prestige of your award
R & J Framing
Telephone: 03 5596 3503
Mobile: 0407 501 24
Email: admin@rjframing.com.au
Website: www.rjframing.com.au
Academic regalia
Regalia is the ideal keepsake for your graduation day. Please note regalia is made to order through an external supplier, therefore allow ample time to ensure it will be available in time for your ceremony. Supplier details TBA.

Graduation Ceremonies Schedule

The graduation schedule is correct at time of publication and may be subject to change. It is not recommended that you arrange flights or make other preparations until you receive confirmation of your eligibility to graduate.

I do not wish to attend a ceremony. What do I do?

All 2012 ceremonies are held at the Melbourne Convention Centre.

First round, 2012

Date	Time	Faculty/School
Wednesday 28 March *		Ceremonies times to be advised
Thursday 29 March *		Ceremonies times to be advised
Friday 30 March *		Ceremonies times to be advised

* Please note that these ceremonies are full, or close to full. Please still apply via My.Swinburne. If you would like to place your name on a waiting list should places become available please click here, otherwise the next available ceremonies are September 2012.

Second round, 2012

Date	Time	Faculty/School
Tuesday 11 September 2012	12.00pm	Faculty of Design, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, TAFE School of Creative and Service Industries, Swinburne College
Tuesday 11 September 2012	6.00pm	Faculty of Business and Enterprise
Wednesday 12 September 2012
	12.00pm	Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies, TAFE School of Engineering, Technology and Trades and TAFE School of Sustainable Futures
	6.00pm	Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, TAFE School of Business, TAFE School of Health and Community, Swinburne Professional Learning

Mail Out

If you do not wish to attend a ceremony, the following are dates awards will be conferred for the respective award levels for mailing options only.

Testamurs will be mailed two weeks after the conferral date.

Date	Faculty/School
Tuesday 31 January 2012	All award levels
Monday 30 April 2012	All award levels
Monday 30 July 2012	TAFE awards only
Monday 29 October 2012	All award levels
Wednesday 30 January 2013	All award levels

Graduation Venue

Melbourne Convention Centre

1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf

Getting to the Venue

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The Melbourne Convention Centre is well serviced by several types of public transport.

By Train: Southern Cross station is a 15-20 minute walk from the venue.

By Tram: All trams are an approximately 5-10 minute walk from the venue.

Route 96 - St Kilda to East Brunswick
Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Route 112 - West Preston to St Kilda

Please note, once you arrive at the venue, it can take 5-10 minutes to make your way to registration on the second floor.

Car Parking

There are three car parks available for visitors at the venue.

The least expensive is at the South Wharf Retail Car Park, and is a 10 minute walk from the venue. Parking in this area can cost $16-$20 per vehicle (for 3-5 hours, increasing for longer time periods).

Parking in the Melbourne Convention Centre car park can cost around $32 per vehicle, and is a 3-5 minute walk from the venue.

Accommodation

If your guests would like to stay within close proximity to the venue, there are a number of accommodation options available.

Ticketing Information

Guest tickets for all December graduation ceremonies is now open for sale.

Tickets are AUD $33 each.

Things to be mindful of:

Seating is not allocated
Tickets are non refundable
Tickets are not available for sale at the door
Entry to the venue will not be permitted without a ticket
There are no free tickets
Students graduating do not need a ticket
Children below 3 years who do not require their own seat do not need a ticket
We recommend that children under 10 years do not attend as they may become restless/bored

Need help? View our FAQs.

Academic Regalia and appropriate dress

Bookings for academic regalia for the graduation ceremonies have now closed.

Students who have not booked and paid for academic regalia will receive their testamur in the first week of February 2012.

Your gown will be open, therefore clothing will be visible. Semi-formal or business attire is recommended. Jeans, board shorts, thongs or trainers are not suitable.