Important Information for the Ƶ 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 |
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DzԲ54 | 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) |
0930-1000Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium 1000*Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1015Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium |
DzԲ55 | 1430-1600 approx. | School of Science, Engineering and Technology and Systems and Computing UG programs | 1330-1400Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium 1400*Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1415Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium |
DzԲ56 | 1830-2000 approx. | School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology and Systems and Computing PG and HDR programs | 1730-1800Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium 1800*Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1815Guests to be seated in Adams Auditorium |
*Graduands who are not seated by the above times for each ceremony will begraduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Livestream:
Ceremony 54 – 1030
Ceremony 55 – 1430
Ceremony 56 – 1830
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- Register asATTENDINGviafrom29 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.
- Book and pay for your Academic Dress (Regalia) hire, photography and 3 guest tickets* throughfrom29 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
- Indicate your non-attendance viafrom29 October 2024 to 29 November 2024.
Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct. - 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 Ƶ fromFriday 13 December 2024onwards.
If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please emailStudent Administrative Servicesand a formal letter can be provided.
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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 themyLibrarylogin, located on the Academic Library webpage.
Information on USI requirements can be found
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Uniform requirements provided by Ƶ 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), Ƶ.Graduands must bring identification.
Up to 3 Guest Tickets can be ordered by the Graduand when ordering gown hire/photography through . 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.
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Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to contact Student Administrative Servicesas soon as possible.
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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.
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Ƶ 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 requiredvia MyUNSW
29 October to 29 November 2024
Academic Dress/Photography, and Guest Ticket request
29 October to 29 November 2024
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 From13 December 2024 Collection of Testamurs from Ƶ
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
Location
Attached to Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
Ƶ Campus
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday – 0830 to 1630
Friday – 0800 – 1300