Attend a graduation ceremony
Attending a graduation ceremony is one of the most exciting parts of obtaining your qualification.
Graduation ceremonies are a formal event, and an important part of recognising your academic achievements. Crossing the stage at a graduation ceremony is an exciting highlight of your study journey, and a great way to mark the completion of your course.
You will celebrate surrounded and supported by fellow graduates, friends, family and the VU community.
Registration & ticketing
Invitation to graduate
You will receive your invitation to attend a ceremony approximately 4-6 weeks before the event, provided you have received your notice of completion.
You must register for the event prior to the RSVP date listed in the official invitation.
The following table details your ceremony eligibility and other key associated dates:
| March 2025 | September 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation ceremony dates | 3—7 March 2025 | 9—13 September 2024 |
| Invited graduates | Graduates that receive their notice of completion between 1 August—31 January. HDR (Doctoral & Masters by Research) graduates conferred between 1 July—31 December. | Graduates that receive their notice of completion between 1 February – 31 July. HDR (Doctoral & Masters by Research) graduates conferred between 1 January – 30 June. |
| Invitation to attend | Received from Wednesday 14 February 2025 | Received from Wednesday 7 August 2024 |
Find out more about notice of completion and academic records.
Registration
You must register to attend by no later than 5pm on Thursday 29 August 2024.
Please register early to secure your ceremony place. If your ceremony reaches capacity due to unforeseen high attendance, you will be moved to the next available ceremony.
Tickets
Graduates: AUD$147
Guest tickets: AUD$50 per ticket (Limited to 3 per student. As additional tickets become available, they will be released to all registered graduates via email.)
The price of the graduate ticket covers registration and regalia hire. All tickets include light refreshments following the graduation ceremony.
Ceremony schedule
If you are unable to attend your scheduled graduation ceremony, you may have the option to attend a different one.
Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee availability if all spots in the alternative ceremony are filled.
For assistance in changing your ceremony date and time, please contact .
Graduation ceremonies
VU Sydney & VU Brisbane
There are no graduation ceremonies held at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane. Students are invited and encouraged to attend the Melbourne ceremonies, if convenient.
