A day to celebrate.
Your graduation ceremony is a very special occasion. It’s a chance to celebrate your academic achievements with classmates, friends, family and staff.
From dress hire to studio-quality photos, we have plenty of ways to make your big day special. Keep reading to learn more.
Upcoming 2024 Autumn Ceremonies
Autumn 2025
- Autumn 2025 dates and location to be announced
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 August
- Times and ceremonies to be announced.
Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December
- Times and ceremonies to be announced.
- Town and Gown to be announced.
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 August
- Times and ceremonies to be announced.
Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December
- Times and ceremonies to be announced.
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
Autumn 2025
- Autumn 2025 dates and location to be announced
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
Preparing for your graduation
- When you’re eligible to graduate, we’ll contact your university email. You’ll be asked to check your details, and we’ll share some important information about your ceremony.
- If you’re expecting to graduate in December, it’s a good idea to check your email daily.
- Find out more about eligibility (student portal).
- Contact us by email at U.Connect@utas.edu.au if you have any concerns or queries.
Graduation checklist
If you are eligible to graduate, please complete the following checklist.
Name
It is essential you have your legal name on your certificate.
Changes need to be initiated 21 days before your ceremony.
Address and contact
We need to know where to post your graduation testamur, so we will post it to the 'preferred address' that we have on file for you. Please check your preferred address in eStudent. If you are no longer able to access eStudent, contact UConnect to update your details.
Award
When you receive the letter that says you will be eligible to graduate, please check that the name of your award listed in the letter is correct. If it isn't correct, you can contact UConnect.
If you have outstanding fees or other sanctions against you, you may not be able to graduate. Current sanctions are listed on the My Details page in eStudent.
Let us know if you will be attending your big day.
Register for your graduation ceremony
Can't make it? Find out what happens if you won't be attending your graduation ceremony.
To find out more about what to wear and how to order your academic dress, visit academic dress.
Register to attend your graduation ceremony
You will receive an email when registration opens with a link to your graduation registration. Registrations for our Autumn (Tasmanian) ceremonies are now closed.
Sydney will be open on the 19th March and will close on the 4th April.
When you register for your ceremony, you can book:
- A ticket for your seat at your graduation.
- Your guest tickets, including:
- Up to two guest tickets at no charge.
- Additional guest tickets (subject to venue capacity) at $25 per ticket. These tickets are available on a first serve basis and cannot be guaranteed. Additional ticket limits apply and this limit varies depending on ceremony/location – you will be advised the number of additional guest tickets for your ceremony in the registration email. Your guests can also watch live on our YouTube channel.
- Graduation Gown Hire
- If you wish to hire a graduation gown you must do this at the time of registration, see pricing details below:
- Full set: $90 includes gown, hood/stole & mortarboard
- Hood/stole only: $30
- Doctor of Philosophy full set: $90 includes gown, hood & bonnet
If you’re not planning on attending your ceremony, you don’t need to register. Check the attendance FAQs below for further information.
What to do on the day
- Read the academic dress FAQs for more information on collecting your academic dress.
- Please make sure you print your tickets or have them ready on your mobile device.
- Leave plenty of time to find parking, the venue, and be seated.
- Please arrive at the venue 45 minutes before the ceremony begins. It’s a good idea to leave plenty of time to find parking and be seated.
You will be allocated a seat for your graduation.
- Please be seated 30 minutes before your ceremony’s commencement time.
- Ushers will be there to help you find your seat. As you will graduate in the order you are seated, it’s very important that you do not swap seats with anyone else.
Guest seating is general admission.
- All guests are required to have a valid ticket for the ceremony. They should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony commencement time.
- As guests will not have allocated seats, please let them know to arrive early to get the position they want.
- Please note, guests will not usually be admitted after the ceremony has started.
- Wheelchair access is available at all venues. If you or your guests have accessibility requirements, such as using a wheelchair, crutches or a guide dog, please let us know by emailing u.connect@utas.edu.au.
Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions with several speeches and are, therefore, not always suitable for young children.
Please consider the length and timing of graduation ceremonies when thinking about bringing children. Each ceremony is 90 minutes in length with many formal speeches.
Children will require a ticket unless sitting on a carer’s lap.
Each ceremony begins with a procession of university leadership and academics to the stage. The Chancellor will then deliver some opening remarks and the Occasional Address will be made by the guest speaker.
Graduates and diplomates will cross the stage and be presented to the Chancellor. Graduates and diplomates then acknowledge the Chancellor by doffing their hat before being congratulated.
Whilst on stage, you’ll have the chance to pose for a photograph with the Chancellor. You’ll be given your testamur and alumni pin.
The ceremony usually lasts for 90 minutes. Afterwards, the Chancellor will invite you and your guests to refreshments.
Travel and accommodation
We do not recommend arranging travel for interstate or overseas guests until you have a valid ticket for them to attend your graduation ceremony.
Ceremony venues are centrally located in their respective cities, and are easily accessible by bus or taxi, or even walking.
There are many great hotels and Airbnb's close to all our venues.
The pick-up and drop off point for the ride share services, such as Uber, is located in front of Entry 1. We encourage guests not to order their ride share service until they have reached the pick-up point to avoid causing congestion in the pick-up area.
Public transport is the quickest and easiest way to get to and from an event. To plan your journey with Metro bus services, click here.
Taxis
On event days, there is a taxi rank available from Entry 1.
Parking
MyState Bank Arena has over 1,000 car spaces over two car parks within the precinct.
Car Park West Accessed from the Brooker Highway.
Located near Entrance 1 & 2 of the Arena, with accessible parking and drop off and pick up zones.
Car Park East Accessed from Goodwood Road and along Loyd Road.
Located near Entrance 3 and the Derwent Room, with accessible parking and drop off and pick up.
MyState Bank Arena will have Car Parking Attendants to help facilitate the flow of traffic for most events. Please follow all instructions given by MyState Bank Arena Car Parking staff when parking your vehicle.
Additional off-site parking is available at KGV and Montrose Bay. These parking spaces are not managed by MyState Bank Arena and fees and charges may apply.
There is an abundant amount of free off-street parking, and well as undercover parking and disability access.
Entry to the paranaple convention centre is via Market Square, the central pedestrian square located off Rooke street and in the heart of the paranaple precinct.
Market Square is adjacent to the multi-level carpark, accessible from Best Street and Fenton Way.
The entrance to the paranaple convention centre is through automatic doors directly off Market Square. Universal access is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.
CBD (Multi-level) Car Park – Pay As You Leave Car Parks
The Multi-level car park is located directly behind the paranaple convention centre, with disability parking, elevator access and flat walking surface between the car park and paranple precinct. Fees apply
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm – $1.00 per half hour.
Saturday and Sunday and after 6pm Monday to Friday – $2.00 flat fee.
$5.00 all day parking available on the top-level of the car park.