Melbourne graduation ceremonies

Celebrate your big achievement at our Melbourne graduation ceremony!

Learn more about upcoming ceremonies and schedule, and what to expect when graduating. More detailed information about your ceremony will be provided in your official invitation.

October 2026 graduations

VU students waiting at the 2024 March graduation ceremony

The next graduation ceremony will be from the week of 5 to 9 October 2026 at Flemington Racecourse.

Invitations will be sent to your email from 24 August 2026.

Completion & conferral

A Notice of Completion will be sent to eligible TAFE students by 14 August 2026, and higher education students by 20 August 2026.

Research Students (HDR) who are eligible to attend the October 2026 graduation ceremonies should receive their Notice of Completion (NOC) and have their award formally conferred between 1 February and 31 July 2026

Students eligible for the October 2026 graduation ceremonies should have their award conferred by 21 August (TAFE) and 27 August (higher education).

We'll send your digital completion documents (testamur, transcripts, AHEGS) by 3 September 2026. You'll also receive a physical copy of your award at the ceremony (unless you already have it).

What to expect

You have your tickets, and graduation day has arrived! The information below will step you through what to expect on the day. 

Specific ceremony timings will be emailed to you in the days leading up to the event. 

Not attending your graduation?

If you can't make it to your ceremony, you can choose to attend a future graduation ceremony or skip your graduation.

If you choose to skip, you can receive your testamur by mail. We'll contact you for your current mailing address after the ceremonies.

Learn more about your academic records

Contact us

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