Ceremony Day
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Order of Events
Arrive
To ensure that you have a stress free experience, please arrive early and register at the time which is noted on your graduation letter.
Register
You will need to register your attendance at the ceremony with the Graduation department. Remember to bring your photo identification. A seat card will be given to you. It is important you keep it as it will help you to line up in processional order for the ceremony.
Registration closes one hour before the ceremony – don't be late!
Gowning
Our helpful staff will dress you in academic regalia according to your qualification.
Photography
To capture this important milestone there will be official photographers present before and after the ceremony. There are options for individual and group photos. To avoid the queues, arrive early and have your photo taken before the ceremony.
Assemble in Order
Approximately one hour before the ceremony you will need to go to the lower entrance to the Plenary Theatre where you will assemble in processional order. Your seat card will indicate your place in order.
Guests take their seat
Guests are admitted to the Plenary Theatre, 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the ceremony. Guests need be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
MC starts the ceremony by making a short speech
The MC will welcome the Presiding Officer, Official party, academics, graduands and guests to the ceremony.
Academic procession
The Official party, mace bearer and academic party will enter once all graduands have arrived at their seat.
Graduates presented on stage
The Presiding Officer will give a series of short speeches, welcoming guests and congratulating graduates.
Each graduate will be presented on stage to the Presiding Officer. Don't be nervous, take advantage of this moment and enjoy walking across the stage. Smile and get a great photo with the Presiding Officer.
What you should do when presented on stage:
- Wait at the top step until your name is called
- Walk to centre stage and accept your award from Presiding Officer
- Have your photo taken on stage by our photographer
- Leave the stage with your award
Your family and friends will feel very proud of your achievement!
Student Speech
Once the presentation of awards has concluded a graduate from the ceremony will speak on behalf of the graduating class.
Departure
The ceremony will end with the departure of the Official, academic and graduate procession.
Congratulations, you have officially graduated!
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony.
After the Ceremony
Return Regalia
Please return your regalia to the gowning room.
Where to go for dinner with family
You may wish to continue celebrating your graduation after the ceremony.
There are a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants near the venue at Southgate, South Wharf and Crown Casino. For information on where you can go for dinner or refreshments visit
View your Graduation Ceremony
See yourself graduate! You can watch your ceremony on iTunesU.
Recordings of graduation ceremonies will be available as podcasts approximately one week after the ceremony date.
