Graduation
Congratulations to all students graduating in 2017.
Please refer to the below information regarding the Graduation/Conferral Ceremony.
Important Information
Important dates
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Semester 1, 2017 Results Released |
20th July |
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Semester 2, 2017 Results Released |
30th November |
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Graduation/Conferral RSVP Deadline |
18th November |
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Finalise liability for graduation/conferral Deadline |
11th November |
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Conferring of Degree Ceremony (UNSW) |
13th December, 2017 |
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Graduation Parade (ADFA) |
14th December, 2017 |
Intention to Graduate
The most important step in preparing for your Graduation/Conferral is to let us know if you will be attending/not attending. As part of this process, graduands need to check their name is spelt correctly, their mailing address is correct and that the degree specialisation is accurate.
- I am attending- Registration via MyUNSW. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
- I am not attending- Please indicate your non-attendance via MyUNSW. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct. Graduands not attending will have their testamur and academic transcript mailed to them via registered post or overseas courier (for international addresses). No delivery to postal boxes as the item must be signed for upon delivery. These documents should be received within six weeks of the UNSW Canberra Conferral Ceremony. If you are unable to attend the ceremonies at UNSW Canberra in December, you can enquire about attending a UNSW Kensington Graduation Ceremony by emailing graduations@unsw.edu.au.
Graduands not attending can collect their testamur from Student Administrative Services from Thursday the 14th to Friday the 22nd December. After this date all testamurs will be sent out via registered post.
If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please email SAS@adfa.edu.au and a formal letter can be provided.
2017 Graduation/Conferral: Date and time of ceremonies
The 2017 Degree Conferring Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday the 13th of December, 2017 in Adams Auditorium at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Please refer to the Graduation Campus Map for direction on appropriate parking and UNSW Canberra/ADFA facilities.
- Morning ceremony for all Business Humanities and Social Science degrees
The ceremony commences at 10:00am. Registration occurs from 09:00am and closes at 09:30am. Graduands are to be seated no later than 09:30am.
- Afternoon ceremony for all Engineering, Science and Technology degrees
The ceremony commences at 02:00pm. Registration occurs from 01:00pm and closes at 01:30pm. Graduands are to be seated no later than 01:30pm.
Graduands who are not seated by the above times will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. Guests should be seated no later than 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the ceremony.
Outstanding fees
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, fines etc.
Students can check their accounts by contacting Student Administrative Services. Library accounts can be checked through the myLibrary login, located on the Academic Library webpage.
Graduation/Conferral briefing
A briefing session will be held for all graduands at 02:30pm on Tuesday the 12th December in the Adams Auditorium. Please ensure you attend and are prompt. You will receive instructions on the proceedings of the ceremony, including how to enter and exit the stage, how to doff your cap and information on post-ceremony proceedings.
Graduate Reception
Graduates and their guests are invited to attend the Graduate Reception in the Academy Cadets Mess immediately after the Graduation/Conferral Ceremony. Light refreshments and finger food will be provided.
For information on the ADFA Graduation parade please visit: http://www.defence.gov.au/ADFA/Events/GraduationParade.asp
Academic Dress and Service Personnel Uniform
Academic Dress
All graduands are required to wear the appropriate academic dress during the Degree Conferring Ceremonies.
At UNSW each faculty has different hood colours. At UNSW Canberra we have adopted the tri-service colour (Royal Purple) for our faculty.
For non-military graduands, the hood is designed to hook under a tie. It is recommended that graduands wear a tie as this secures the hood and prevents it from moving during the ceremony. Graduands are advised that there will be a requirement to walk up and down stairs in order to access the stage, therefore appropriate shoes are essential.
Hire of Academic Dress
To order all gowning, photography packages and framing, please go to: https://graduations.scenetobelieve.com.au/unsw/WELCOME/
Payment for academic dress hire is made on the website at the time you specify your details, degree, trencher and gown size.
A hire fee of $99.00 (inc GST) includes your gown, hood and trencher. For all graduates (excluding PhD) the trencher will be yours to keep as a gift to mark the special occasion. The deadline for the hire of academic dress is midnight of 1st December.
Collection of Academic Dress
Academic dress hire will be available for collection for all graduands between 08:30am and 05:00pm on Tuesday 12th December from the first floor of the Academy Cadets Mess.
Staff will be available in the Adams Auditorium one hour prior to the ceremony to assist graduands with their academic dress.
Return of Academic Dress
- Morning Ceremony- Academic dress must be returned to the gowning area in the Academy Cadets Mess by no later than 01:00pm on the day of graduation/conferral (13th December)
- Afternoon Ceremony- Academic dress must be returned to the gowning area in the Academy Cadets Mess by no later than 05:00pm on the day of graduation/conferral (13th December)
Failure to return the academic dress by the specified deadline will incur a late fee of $100.00.
Service Personnel Uniform
The Director of ADFA Undergraduates has directed the following dress for service personnel:
All military personnel receiving a degree are to wear the following service dress under their academic dress:
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Service |
Dress |
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RAN |
S3 Summer Ceremonial |
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Army |
2F |
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RAAF |
1B |
Military staff and invited military guests are required to wear the dress of the day.
Ticketing
All graduating students will be allocated up to 3 tickets for their family and friends to attend their conferral ceremony. You will be asked to confirm the number of tickets you require as part of the online registration process.
Ticket Collection
Tickets will be available for collection on Tuesday 13th December at the gowning service area in the Academy Cadets Mess when you collect your academic dress. Graduands must bring identification and will be required to sign for their allocated tickets.
Do not lose your guest tickets. Guests will not be able to enter the venue without a ticket.
Additional tickets
Initially there are no additional tickets available for either ceremony. If you would like consideration for additional tickets, please email SAS@adfa.edu.au. If there are additional tickets available, you will be advised in late November.
Mobility Assistance
Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to contact SAS@adfa.edu.au as soon as possible.
Graduation Photography and Giftware
To order all gowning, photography packages and framing, please go to: https://graduations.scenetobelieve.com.au/unsw/WELCOME/
Photography
All Graduands will be photographed as they receive their testamur on stage. This is an important moment as you graduate and it will be captured and available to you to look back on and remember.
Studio photography will be available on both the degree conferral day (Wednesday 13th December) and Graduation Parade Day (Thursday 14th December). Photographs are printed onsite on the day, ready for you to take home. You can also choose to have your photos supplied on a USB memory stick.
Framing Services
A range of high quality frames specially created to protect your hard earned testamur will be available. Ensure your desired frame will be available on the day, by ordering online when you order your graduation regalia. Framing services will be located in the Academy Cadets Mess on 13th December only.
Framing services available to graduands not attending on the day, by ordering online.
Giftware
UNSW giftware is available on the day or online at: https://graduations.scenetobelieve.com.au/unsw/WELCOME/
Graduation Checklist
The Graduation Checklist for 2017 will be available shortly.
Contact Us
Student Administrative Services, UNSW Canberra
Telephone: +61 2 6268 6000
Facsimile: +61 2 6268 8666
Email: sas@adfa.edu.au
Web: www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/study/graduation
Location:
Ground Floor, Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
UNSW Canberra Campus
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 16.30
Friday* – 08.30 – 16.00
* On the first Friday of each month Student Administrative Services closes at 13.00.
