Attending graduation is one of the most exciting parts of obtaining your qualification.
Graduation is a formal event, and an important part of recognising your academic progress. University Medals of Excellence are awarded and a Valedictorian speaks on behalf of the graduating cohort.
As a public acknowledgement of your achievement, you will celebrate surrounded and supported by fellow graduates, friends, family and the VU community.
Our Higher Education onshore ceremonies are held in Melbourne in August and December.
VU Polytechnic (TAFE) onshore ceremonies are held in Melbourne in March.
Dates are subject to change and will be confirmed six weeks prior to the ceremonies.
The University's graduation ceremonies are livestreamed on YouTube.
The 2020 Melbourne ceremonies will be held in August & December with the exact dates and times being confirmed approximately six weeks prior and published on this page.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, restrictions on large-scale events are likely to remain in place through August and into the future. As such, we have carefully considered how we can continue to recognise and celebrate our students' success, despite the challenges of distance, in the safest way possible.
To mark this exceptional milestone as scheduled, Victoria University will hold an inaugural Online Graduation Ceremony to commemorate the achievements of our graduates. August graduation will take via a virtual format - @Home Graduation Celebration.
Together with our University Graduation partner, GFP, we are providing a unique experience encompassing the most valued elements of graduation. This will be celebrated at home, with our graduates surrounded and supported by their family and friends. Graduates will get involved in the @Home Graduation Celebration via the streamed ceremony, the option to hire regalia, and the ability to book professional photography.
August 2020 graduations will take place on Thursday 20 August from 6pm.
Eligible students will receive an email by 17 July with detailed information on the ceremony format and the available options.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation the University is currently not able to advise if face to face graduation ceremonies will be able to be held in December.
We will update this page when more details are available.
The cost to attend a graduation ceremony, including gown hire and the graduation reception, is AUD$120.
Guest tickets (up to three per graduate) cost AUD$44.
The graduation attendance fee doesn't include any photography packages.
Register and buy your tickets through GFP Graduations.
Note that you can only register if you have been emailed the Graduation Invitation.
Guest tickets are limited to three per graduate. If more tickets are available, you'll be notified two weeks prior to the ceremony.
If you have trouble registering, please call GFP Graduations on 1300 360 445 or email [email protected]
For all other queries contact Victoria University:
You'll need to wear the University’s academic dress at your graduation ceremony.
Academic dress can be hired or purchased through GFP Graduations. We'll provide you with information on how to go about this in your invitation to attend a graduation ceremony.
You can purchase extra graduation items, including flowers, on the day.
Pre-order your photos, degree frames, and souvenirs through GFP Graduations
Speeches are an important part of VU graduation ceremonies.
You can watch addresses from our ceremonies on our VU Graduations YouTube channel.
