Graduation

Common questions

• I've missed the deadline to RSVP for my Graduation ceremony, what do I do?

  It's not possible to join a Graduation ceremony after the deadline to RSVP to your invitation. However, you can request to be included in the next ceremony round if you haven’t already postponed your attendance at a ceremony for more than 12 months. Please submit an enquiry to the Graduations Office below to request an invitation to the next ceremony round.

  You can view important deadlines, conferral and communication dates regarding your graduation here.

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• When is my graduation ceremony?

  After you've received your final results and completed your course, you'll receive an email confirming your official conferral date (this date will appear on your testamur).

  After your degree has been conferred, you'll be invited to the next available in-person graduation ceremony. You can view the current graduation schedule here.

  Please note, Stop 1 can’t confirm the date of your conferral or graduation ceremony until it has been made available by the Graduations Office. Stop 1 also can’t confirm when you’ll graduate if you haven’t completed your course yet.

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• What is involved in the graduation ceremonies?

  To prepare for your graduation ceremony, it’s important to understand what to expect on the day. Please refer to the Graduation Day website for information about what to expect, ceremony running times, venue information and photos and merchandise.

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• What is the difference between Conferral and Graduation?

  Conferral: The Conferral is the date your course is officially complete, and you become a graduate of The University of Melbourne. Your conferral date is listed on your official Graduation documentation. This process takes place before the Graduation ceremony and occurs automatically on set dates. You won't be able to attend a Graduation ceremony unless you have been officially conferred.

  Graduation Ceremony: The Graduation ceremony is the date the University holds a public celebration of the successful completion of your course. It marks a significant milestone in your academic journey, providing you with an opportunity to celebrate with your friends, family and peers.

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• Can I defer my conferral?

  If you need to change the date of your conferral, you can request to defer your conferral by selecting this option in the ‘Graduations’ tab on your my.unimelb account.

  Please make sure you do so before the deadline outlined in your conferral email that you’ll receive upon the completion of your course.

  For more information on conferring, you can view our Completing and conferring your degree website.

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• Can I change my graduation ceremony date?

  You’re unable to change your Graduation ceremony date when you’ve been allocated to a ceremony. However, you can:

  Postpone your attendance:

  Respond to your invitation link before the RSVP deadline to postpone your ceremony for up to one year. If you miss the deadline or need to change your response later, you can submit an enquiry to the Graduations Office.

  Please be aware of the specific Graduation ceremony rounds, as you may not be able to postpone your ceremony an additional time.

  Exceptional Circumstances:

  If you have exceptional circumstances for why your ceremony date needs to be changed, you can submit an enquiry to the Graduations Office for consideration. Please note, reasons such as employment, study, or wishing to attend the same ceremony as friends will not be considered.

  Refund for Non-Attendance:

  If you don't attend the ceremony on your registered date and have purchased tickets, you will automatically receive a refund if you don't check in on the day of your graduation. Please allow 5 business days after the final ceremony of the graduation round for your refund to be processed.

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• When will I receive my Graduation documents?

  You'll receive a digital version of your testamur (graduation certificate) via My eQuals within 24 hours of your conferral. You'll then receive your hard copy testamur at your Graduation ceremony, if you choose to attend. If not, it will be mailed to you in the month after your ceremony round.

  When you complete your course, you'll also receive digital copies of your Academic Transcript and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). These will also be uploaded to your My eQuals account.

  Lastly, if you require a letter to further confirm you’ve successfully completed your course, you can also order an Evidence of Qualification letter.

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• How do I update my name for my graduation certificate/testamur?

  All eligible graduating students will be emailed to notify you of how your legal name will be displayed on your graduating documentation. You'll also be provided with a deadline to make any required updates to your legal name.

  To make these changes, please submit a Change to Personal Details form with the required supporting documentation.

  Be advised that if you request a name change after the deadline, you may need to purchase updated graduating documentation that reflects this change.

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• Am I on track to graduate?

  If you're not sure that you've completed or enrolled in the required subjects to satisfy your course completion, you can view the Handbook and your Study Plan to check your course requirements

  If you require clarification, or need assistance getting back on track, you can speak with a specialist Course Planner to discuss your course progression.

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