When you arrive, please go straight to the reception desk to confirm your attendance. You will receive important information to help with the rest of the event.
After registration, graduates will be directed to the gowning area. This is where you will pick up your gown.
The gown is hired only and must be returned to the gowning room after the Ceremony, or you will be charged a fee.
We encourage graduates to celebrate cultural heritage by wearing traditional attire, such as Korowai Maori cloaks, islander Ula Loles (candy leis), Burqas, Hijabs, Niqabs, Chadors and Khimars.
Gown collection times
Location | Times |
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Devonport
| 5.30pm – 6pm Tuesday, 2 September 2025 |
Burnie
| 5.30pm – 6pm Thursday, 4 September 2025 |
Hobart Ceremony 1
| 4pm – 6pm Tuesday, 9 September 2025 5.30pm – 6.10pm Wednesday, 10 September 2025 |
Hobart Ceremony 2
| 5.30pm – 6.10pm Wednesday, 10 September 2025 5.30pm – 6.10pm Thursday, 11 September 2025 |
Launceston
| 4pm – 6pm Wednesday, 17 September 2025 5.30pm – 6.10pm Thursday, 18 September 2025 |
Attire
On graduation day, you should feel comfortable, so you can have some fun – but you should also look smart. Your outfit should be tidy, neat and clean; think smart-casual and you’ll be on the right track.
If you’ll be wearing a gown over your outfit, we recommend removing your jacket.
You will need to stand for periods of time and walk up and down stairs and ramps, so please wear appropriate shoes.
Before the Ceremony begins, there’ll be a compulsory graduate briefing. (Please see Timings section for when this will be held.)
During the briefing, we’ll explain how the celebration works and what you can expect.
While this is happening, you'll need to sit in line according to the seating number you receive. According to this number, you’ll walk in, sit, and walk across the stage to receive your Letter of Achievement.
You must sit in your allocated seat, as this is the order in which your name will be read out.
During the Ceremony, graduating learners will sit separately from their guests. Graduates will generally be seated close to the stage and will be grouped by course and qualification level.
You'll be able to join your friends and family to celebrate after the Graduation Ceremony.
Graduation etiquette
Graduation is an exciting time. Out of respect to your fellow graduates, we ask that you stay in your allocated seats throughout the Ceremony. If you move to sit with your friends or family, you will be asked to return to your allocated seat. There will be plenty of time to celebrate after the Ceremony.
During the graduation Ceremony, you will be presented with a Letter of Achievement on stage. Your formal qualification is posted to you within 30 days of completing your course. Please ensure that your postal address is current in our system. To check, please contact Client Central on campus or call our information centre on 1300 655 307.
Graduation is an important life event that you'll want to remember in years to come. Professional photographers will be available to capture the special moment with your friends and family (another reason to arrive on time). Roving photographers may also cover each event.