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Graduation August 2023

Welcome to the day you’ve worked so hard for

After countless hours of study and commitment, your graduation day is finally here. This page has all you need to know about your ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç graduation ceremony, so you can relax and enjoy this hard-earned achievement.

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Where are ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç graduation ceremonies held?

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney ceremonies

Sydney Graduation Ceremonies for ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Kensington and Paddington students are held at theÌýÌýon the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Kensington Campus.

If you are unsure of your ceremony location, please look at your myºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Graduation, which includes the ceremony venue.Ìý

Find detailed ceremony information below, including accessibility information.
Sir John Clancy Auditorium

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Canberra ceremonies

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Canberra ceremonies are held in the Adams Auditorium at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

Please be sure to check where your ceremony will take place. The location of your ceremony can be confirmed on your myºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Graduations Details page.

Find an updated list of ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Canberra graduation ceremonies, including locations, dates and times below.
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Important information for your graduation day

To ensure the day runs smoothly, here’s what you need to know before, during and after your graduation ceremony. This includes important information for you and your guests, so please pass these details along if required.

Sir John Clancy Auditorium

Key points of interest:

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Ìýimage-20240403121254-1ÌýGraduate Gown Collection:Ìý

Ìýimage-20240403121254-1ÌýGraduate Registration:Ìý

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Ìýimage-20240403121254-1ÌýGraduate Gown Return:Ìý

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Ìýimage-20240403121254-1ÌýQuiet Room:

Ìýimage-20240403121254-1ÌýPrayer Room:

Order of events

  • The University films and takes photos at all graduation ceremonies.Ìý

    This material is used by the University for the purpose of promoting its activities via its website, social media channels, newsletters and other communication devices.ÌýThe University may also provide such material to media organisations for publication, transmission or broadcast.Ìý

    Please notify the University viaÌýgradevents@unsw.edu.auÌýif you do not wish to appear in such materials.

    1. Reserve your tickets
      As part of your graduation fee, you can register for up to 3 tickets for your guests. You’ll receive an email with details on how to claim guest tickets in the lead-up to your graduation ceremony. Children are welcome and infants who do not need their own seat do not require a ticket.

    2. Accessibility
      If any of your guests require special assistance, please contact ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç GraduationsÌýbefore your ceremony.

    3. Getting to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ
      Please plan ahead and allow enough time to get to the venue for your ceremony. Public transport options include the Light Rail and Buses. If you’re driving, is available.

    4. Arrival and ceremony times
      Graduates should arrive:
      - 2.5 hours before ceremony: Academic dress collection opens
      - 45 minutes before ceremony: Graduates must arrive and register at their ceremony venue
      - 30 minutes before ceremony: All graduates should be in the correct academic dress, registered and seated for their ceremony

      Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the graduation ceremony start time to find their seats.

    5. Collect your academic dress
      If you're hiring academic dress, you can collect these from your ceremony venue at the allocated collection times on Graduation day. Please follow the ‘Academic Dress Collection’ signs.

      For all Graduates attending a ceremony at Sir John Clancy Auditorium, please collect from .

      You should arrive at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before your ceremony to allow time to be fitted in your academic gown. See more information on Academic Dress.

    6. Registration and briefing
      You must arrive and register at the venue at least 45 minutes prior to your ceremony. The registration desk is located inside your ceremony venue. You must be gowned, registered and in your allocated seat 30 minutes before the ceremony starts.

      Graduation staff will explain graduates' participation in the ceremony. You must follow the instructions of staff during the ceremony. Please leave all your belongings with your guests prior to registration.

    1. Seating
      Graduates are in allocated seats to ensure they cross the stage in the correct order. If you are a graduate and require special seating arrangements, please contact ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Graduations as soon as possible.

      Guest seating is general admission. If your guests require special seating, please contact ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Graduations. Prams are not permitted inside the auditorium because of fire and safety regulations. They can be left in the cloakroom in the auditorium foyer.

    2. Order of events
      Ceremonies run for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Ceremonies begin at 10.30am, 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Graduation ceremonies typically follow the below structure:

      - Announcement of the members of the official party
      - Academic procession enters
      - National anthem
      - Chancellor’s welcome
      - Graduates invited to the stage one-by-one to accept their testamur
      - Guest speaker
      - Vote of thanks
      - Academic procession retires
    1. Celebrate with us!
      You and your guests will be invited to enjoy some lightÌýcanapés and refreshments after the ceremony outside the main entry of your ceremony venue. Here, you’ll be welcome to take photos, purchase merchandise and mingle with your fellow graduates and their families.

    2. Return your academic dress
      Once you've graduated and had your photograph taken, return your academic dress to . Please follow theÌýAcademic DressÌýReturn signs.
    3. Graduation services
      Services such as portrait photography, degree framing, plaques, gifts and ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç merchandise are available on graduation day.

      Arc @ ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ
      Academic dress, flowers and memorabilia
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      Silver Rose Photography
      Family and portrait photography is available before and after the ceremony in the Matthews Pavilions.


      Ambassador Productions
      Digital stage photographs, ceremony video download and graduation Plaques. Each graduate will be emailed a link to a live stream and ceremony recording.


      Jackson Frames
      Get your testamur framed after graduation.


      ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Gift Shop
      Purchase ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç gifts and merchandise.

Venue information

  • Ìýis limited at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Kensington campus. We encourage graduates and guests to takeÌý. If you’re travelling to ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç via the Sydney light rail network, please use the L2 Randwick light rail line and disembark at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç High Street stop. There are also multiple express bus services available.

    Car Parking

    All day and short-term is parking available at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç close to the Sir John Clancy Auditorium venue. See .

    • ForÌýmorning graduation ceremoniesÌýduring term, we recommend that graduates and their guests use public transport, as parking is limited on campus and in surrounding side streets.
    • ForÌýafternoon and evening ceremoniesÌýthere is some parking in surrounding streets, although some restrictions apply.
    • Parking is free from 7.30 pm to 7.30 am the following day on weekdays, all day on weekends and public holidays.

    All-day meter parkingÌýis available on campus at the top level of Botany St carpark. Enter through Gate 11 Botany Street and park on level 6. Payment is required on arrival and can be made through Pay-by-Plate meter or by downloading the .

    Limited short-term meter parkingÌýis also available at:

    • GateÌý11 entryÌý(4P max 4 hours)
    • Gate 8 entryÌý(2P max 2 hours)
    • Western Campus Carpark (near NIDA)
    • and on ground-level outdoor parking areas.

    Payment is required on arrival and can be made through Pay-by-Plate meter or by downloading the .