On The Day

Congratulations from Services UNE

You have completed all requirements of your university course and are now ready to graduate. What an achievement! You and your family must be very proud.

The Graduation ceremonies are held on the southern lawns of Booloominbah. As the ceremonies are held outside, graduands and their guests are advised to bring sunscreen and a drink. The ceremony begins at 10.30am sharp. For this to occur, we ask that all graduands be seated by 10.15am. The ceremony lasts approximately two hours. Those graduating must remain seated for the duration of the ceremony.(In the case of wet weather the ceremonies will be transferred to Lazenby Hall).

Graduands attending the ceremony need to register on the day to have their seat number assigned to them. Registration opens just after 8.00am. The registration tent will be located on the Booloominbah lawn—east of the graduand seating area. Graduands attending a ceremony must register at least one hour prior to the commencement of their ceremony. All graduands are asked to be seated 15 minutes before the commencement of their ceremony.

The best procedure is to first register at the registration tent. That then leaves you plenty of time to proceed to the Weston Common Room to collect your robes. The Weston Common Room, located in the courtyard between Madgwick and Lazenby Halls, opens at 8am on Graduation Day

Staff will be on hand as you collect your robes to advise you on the correct way to wear the dress. There is always a bit of a queue so make sure you leave yourself enough time and don't have to rush.

And when it's all over...please remember to return your hired academic dress by 3.00pm again to the Weston Common Room.

Enjoy your day!