Important Information for UNSW Canberra end of Year Graduation Ceremonies
Date and Location:
Date: Wednesday 13 December, 2023
Location: Adams Auditorium, Building 111 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Ceremony Times:
Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Capability Technology Management (CTMC) |
1000-1030* |
Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium and be seated in the Auditorium |
Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Capability Technology Management (CTMC) |
1100 |
Ceremony commences |
Computing and Cyber, Engineering, Science and Technology programs |
1400-1430* |
Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium and be seated in the Auditorium |
Computing and Cyber, Engineering, Science and Technology programs |
1500 |
Ceremony commences |
*Graduands to be registered and seated in the Auditorium by the above times
Graduands who are not seated by the above times will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Livestream: Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Capability Technology Management (CTMC) Ceremony
Watch the Ceremony on YouTube
Livestream: Computing and Cyber, Engineering, Science and Technology programs Ceremony
Watch the Ceremony on YouTube
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- Register as ATTENDING via MyUNSW from 23 October to 30 November 2023. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
Book and pay for your Academic Dress (Regalia) hire, photography and 3 guest tickets* through Scene to Believe from 23 October to 30 November 2023.
Login Details
Username : [Student ID]
Password: UNSWGrad2023!
*Extra guest tickets cannot be accommodated due to both ceremonies being at full capacity. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on site to the Army/Airforce room in the Auditorium. If ticket holders do not turn up and there are spare seats in the Auditorium 5 minutes prior to the commencement of the ceremony, then guests will be escorted in to the Auditorium.
I am NOT ATTENDING
Indicate your non-attendance via MyUNSW from 23 October to 30 November 2023. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
Select how you would like to receive your graduation documents:
- Not Attending – Mail: your graduation documents will be sent to you after your scheduled ceremony date by either registered post within Australia, or by courier outside Australia
- Not Attending - Collect: your Testamur will be available for collection from the Student Administrative Services office at UNSW Canberra from Thursday, 14 December to Tuesday, 19 December 2023 and January 3 2024 onwards.
If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please email SAS@adfa.edu.au and a formal letter can be provided.
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In order to graduate, it is a University requirement that all materials must be returned, and all fines/fees must be settled (this includes any tuition fees, loans, library books and fines.) and your USI registered with UNSW (or exemption processed)
Students can check their accounts by contacting Student Administrative Services. Library accounts can be checked through the myLibrary login, located on the Academic Library webpage.
Information on USI requirements can be found here.
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Navy
*S3
Army
*1C
Air Force
*SD1
*Academic Dress must also be worn over the Uniform.
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All graduands are required to wear the appropriate academic dress during the Degree Conferring Ceremony
Graduands are advised that there will be a requirement to walk up and down stairs to access the stage, therefore appropriate shoes are essential.
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Academic Dress will be available from 1000-1700 on Tuesday 12 December 2023 and 0900-1400 on Wednesday 13 December 2023 in the Academy Cadets Mess (ACM). Graduands must bring identification.
Guests will not be able to enter the venue without a digital ticket (on a device or printed copy)
Academic Dress can be returned from 1230-1700 on Wednesday 13 December 2023 in the Academy Cadets Mess (ACM).
Guest Tickets that have been ordered will be sent digitally.
Extra guest tickets cannot be accommodated due to both ceremonies being at full capacity. The ceremonies will be live-streamed on site to the Army/Airforce room in the Auditorium. If ticket holders do not turn up and there are spare seats in the Auditorium 5 minutes prior to the commencement of the ceremony, then guests will be escorted in to the Auditorium.
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Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to contact SAS@adfa.edu.au as soon as possible.
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All Graduands will be photographed as they receive their testamur on stage.
Studio photography will be available on the ceremony day in the Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) from 0900-1700.
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TBC
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Graduand RSVP required via MyUNSW
23 October to 30 November 2023
Academic Dress/Photography and Guest Ticket purchase
23 October to 30 November 2023
Finalise liability and USI for graduation/conferral Deadline
30 November 2023
Graduand Conferral briefing (not compulsory) 11 December 2023
1300-1330
Adams Auditorium
Collection of Academic Dress, Photography and Guest Tickets
12 December 2023 1000-1700
13 December 2023 0900-1400
Academy Cadets Mess
Graduand registration:
Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Capability Technology Management
1000-1030
Adams Auditorium Mezzanine Level
Ceremony Time:
Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Capability Technology Management College (CTMC)
1100
Adams Auditorium
Graduand registration:
Computing and Cyber, Technology, Engineering and Science
1400-1430
Adams Auditorium Mezzanine level
Ceremony Time:
Computing and Cyber, Technology, Engineering and Science
1500
Adams Auditorium
Return of Academic Dress
13 December 2023 1400-1700
Academy Cadets Mess
Mailing of testamurs
From 14 December 2023
Collection of Testamurs from UNSW Canberra Student Administrative Services
From 14 December to 20 December 2023 and Jan 3 2024 onwards
Contact us
Student Administrative Services, UNSW Canberra
Telephone: +61 2 6268 6000
Facsimile: +61 2 6268 8666
Email: sas@adfa.edu.au
Location
Attached to Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
UNSW Canberra Campus
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 16.30
Friday* – 08.30 – 16.00
* On the first Friday of each month Student Administrative Services closes at 13.00.