Student services
Graduands and guests should stand as the Academic Procession arrives
on stage, and remain standing for the National Anthem. After everyone is
seated, the Vice Chancellor will deliver the welcome address, which will be followed by the
guest speaker's occasional address.
You will then be directed by ushers to the backstage area, one row at a time. Staff will then direct you on to the stage when your name is called. The Chancellor or Deputy Chancellor of the University will present you with your parchment, and your photograph will be taken. You will then continue across the stage on the red carpet and return to your seat following directions from staff.
The duration of the ceremony will be approximately one and a half hours, and graduates and guests must remain in the theatre auditorium until the ceremony concludes. Please advise your guests to stay seated throughout the ceremony.
If you have a disability or special needs that will make the above procedure difficult, please ensure you enter your special circumstances in myGraduation.
Further information about your graduation ceremony is available in myGraduation, in myInformation.
