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.
December 2026 graduations
The next graduation ceremony will be on 14 and 15 December 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Invitations to eligible students will be sent to your email from 5 November 2026.
Eligibility for December 2026 graduation ceremony
To be eligible to attend the December 2026 Graduation Ceremony, you must have completed all course requirements and have your award formally conferred by the relevant conferral date.
- TAFE students must have their award formally conferred by 23 October 2026. Eligible students should have received their Notice of Completion (NOC) by 23 October 2026.
- Higher Education students must have their award formally conferred by 3 December 2026. Eligible students should have received their Notice of Completion (NOC) by 3 December 2026.
Digital completion documents, including your testamur, academic transcript, and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) (where applicable), will be issued by 3 December 2026.
Graduates attending the ceremony will receive a printed copy of their testamur on the day of the ceremony, unless it has already been issued.
HDR/PhD students whose awards are conferred between 22 August 2026, and 24 February 2027 will be invited to attend the March 2027 Graduation Ceremony.
Students who are not eligible for, or are not invited to, the December 2026 Graduation Ceremony may be invited to attend the March 2027 Graduation Ceremony, subject to their conferral and eligibility.
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.
