Important Information for the UNSW Canberra December Graduation Ceremonies

Date and location:

Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024

Location: Adams Auditorium, Building 111 at the Australian Defence Force Academy. 

Ceremony times:

UG – Undergraduate Coursework (Bachelor, Honours and CDF)
PG – Postgraduate Coursework (Graduate Certificate and Masters)
HDR – Higher Degree Research (Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research, Master of Philosophy)

CEREMONY TIME PROGRAMS TIMINGS FOR GRADUAND REGISTRATION AND SEATING
Ceremony 54 1030-1200 approx.

School of Business UG, PG and HDR programs

School of Humanities and  Social Sciences UG programs 

Master of Capability Management (ACSC-CM)

0930-1000 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium

1000 *Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium

1015 Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium

Ceremony 55 1430-1600 approx. School of Science, Engineering and Technology and Systems and Computing UG programs

1330-1400 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium

1400 *Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium

1415 Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium

Ceremony 56 1830-2000 approx. School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology and Systems and Computing PG and HDR programs

1730-1800 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium

1800 *Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium

1815 Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium

 

*Graduands who are not seated by the above times for each ceremony will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

Livestream:

Ceremony 54 – 1030

Ceremony 55 – 1430

Ceremony 56 – 1830

    1. Register as ATTENDING via MyUNSW from 29 October 2024 to 29 November  2024. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct. Do not pay the UNSW graduation fee. Check your contact details are correct and tick the checkbox at the bottom of the page before clicking save.  
    2. Book and pay for your Academic Dress (Regalia) hire, photography and 3 guest tickets* through Scene to Believe from 29 October 2024 to 29 November 2024.

      Scene to Believe GRADUATION FEE - $150
      Includes Hire of Academic Dress – Gown and Hood, Tencher to keep, and Ceremony stage photo

    Login details

    Username : [Student ID] *Student number only, no “z” at the front (i.e. z123456, use 123456 as your username).
    Password: UNSWGrad2024!

    I am NOT ATTENDING
    1. Indicate your non-attendance via MyUNSW from 29 October 2024 to 29 November 2024.
      Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
    2. Select how you would like to receive your graduation documents:
    • Not Attending – Mail: your graduation documents will be sent to you after your scheduled ceremony date by either registered post within Australia, or by courier outside Australia
    • Not Attending - Collect: your Testamur will be available for collection from the Student Administrative Services office at UNSW Canberra from Friday 13 December 2024 onwards.

    If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please email Student Administrative Services and a formal letter can be provided.

  • In order to graduate, it is a University requirement that all materials must be returned, and all fines/fees must be settled (this includes any tuition fees, loans, library books and fines.) and your USI registered with UNSW (or exemption processed)

    Students can check their accounts by contacting Student Administrative Services. Library accounts can be checked through the myLibrary login, located on the Academic Library webpage.

    Information on USI requirements can be found here

  • Uniform requirements provided by ADFA HQ.

    Navy

    S3

    Army

    1C

    Air Force

    SD1


    Academic Dress must also be worn over the Uniform.

  • Academic Dress will be available on:

    Tuesday 10 December 2024 0900-1700 and
    Wednesday 11 December 2024 0900-1700 in the Academy Cadets Mess (ACM), ADFA.

    Graduands must bring identification.

    Up to 3 Guest Tickets can be ordered by the Graduand when ordering gown hire/photography through Scene to Believe. Graduands must share their allocated tickets with their guest prior to the ceremony commencement. Guests will not be able to enter the venue without a digital ticket (on a device or printed copy).

    Academic Dress must be returned by 2130 on Wednesday 11 December 2024 to the Academy Cadets Mess (ACM). Academic Dress not returned by 2130 will incur an additional cost.

    Requests for additional guest tickets can be sent via email to SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au. Once RSVP’s have closed tickets may be allocated if there are seats available, however all ceremonies are currently at capacity.

  • Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to contact Student Administrative Services as soon as possible.

  • All Graduands will be photographed as they receive their testamur on stage.

    Studio photography will be available on Wednesday 11 December 2024 in the Cadets Mess from 0900-1700.

  • UNSW Canberra recognises the hard work and dedication of all our graduating students. To celebrate this significant milestone, you and your guests are invited to join us for light refreshments after each ceremony in the below venues:

    1030 Ceremony (54) Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) downstairs 1200-1330
    1430 Ceremony (55) Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) downstairs 1600-1730
    1830 Ceremony (56) Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) downstairs 2000-2130

     

  • Graduand RSVP required via MyUNSW

    29 October to 29 November 2024

    My UNSW

    Academic Dress/Photography, and Guest Ticket request 

    29 October to 29 November 2024

    Scene to Believe

    Finalise liability and USI for graduation/conferral Deadline

    27 November 2024

    Collection of Academic Dress, Photography  Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 December 2024
    0900-1700
    Academy Cadets Mess (ACM)
    Graduand registration

    Wednesday 11 December 2024

     

    Ceremony 1 (54) 0930-1000

    Ceremony 2 (55) 1330-1400

    Ceremony 3 (56) 1730-1800

    Adams Auditorium Mezzanine Level

    Graduands to be *seated in designated seat

    Wednesday 11 December 2024
     

    Ceremony 1 (54) 1000

    Ceremony 2 (55) 1400

    Ceremony 3 (56) 1800
     

    *Graduands not seated by the above times will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony

    Return of Academic Dress

    11 December 2024

    Must be returned by no later than 2130 or an extra fee will be incurred

    Light refreshments

    11 December 2024

    Academy Cadets Mess downstairs

     

    Ceremony 1 – 1200-1330

    Ceremony 2 – 1600-1730

    Ceremony 3 – 2000-2130

    Mailing of Testamurs From 13 December 2024

    Collection of Testamurs from UNSW Canberra

    From 13 December to 22 December 2024 and then 6 January 2025 onwards.
    Student Administrative Services (Attached to Adams Auditorium)
    Office hours: 0830-1630 Monday to Thursday, 0830-1300 Friday

Contact us

Student Administrative Services, UNSW Canberra

Telephone: +61 2 5114 5000
Email: SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au

Location

Attached to Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
UNSW Canberra Campus

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday – 0830 to 1630
Friday – 0800 – 1300

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