Melbourne (Bundoora) graduations

Date	Time	Discipline
Thursday, 14 December	10.00am	Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, Financial Analysis, Economics, Commerce, Applied Business, Elite Sport Business, Sport Management, International Business,
Thursday, 14 December	1.30pm	Business Information Management and Systems, Engineering Management, Event Management, General Business, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality

Date	Time	Discipline
Wednesday, 13 December	4.00pm	All Disciplines

Date	Time	Discipline
Friday, 15 December	10.00am	All Disciplines

Date	Time	Discipline
Tuesday, 19 December	1.30pm	Primary, Early Childhood and Early Learning, Teacher Education
Tuesday, 19 December	4.00pm	Secondary, Master Education, Education Leadership Management, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Technology Education, Mental Health for Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Teacher Education

Date	Time	Discipline
Wednesday, 20 December	10.00am	Alfred and Austin Clinical Schools
Wednesday, 20 December	1.30pm	Northern and Royal Melbourne Clinical Schools
Wednesday, 20 December	4.00pm	Post-Grad and Chisholm

Date	Time	Discipline
Friday, 15 December	10.00am	Health Sciences, Health Information Management, Health Services Management, Gerontology, Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics, Business Administration and Health Administration, Digital Health
Friday, 15 December	1.30pm	Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Rehabilitation Studies, Psychological Science, Art Therapy, Public Health

To be eligible to attend a graduation in December, you must:

1. Receive an invitation on or before Wednesday 15 November 2023 and;
2. Respond to your graduation invitation before the due date and;
3. Have a course status of passed on or before Friday 1 December.

It is important you do not make travel plans or other arrangements until your eligibility has been confirmed.
If you do not receive a course status of passed in time and have registered to graduate, you will automatically receive a full refund and will be invited to our next round of ceremonies.

Once you have received your graduation invitation:

• click the link to the portal to lodge your graduation preference (even if your preference is to graduate in absentia or defer)
• make a note of your ceremony day and time
• check your award title (course name) and that your formal name are both listed correctly, as this is what will appear on your testamur. If incorrect, make sure you update your personal details with us.

If you decide to attend graduation in-person, please:

1. select your guest ticket requirement and photography options (if you decide to pre-purchase)
2. pay the graduation fee before the deadline
3. check your award title (course name) and that your formal name are both listed correctly in your invitation email, as this is what will appear on your testamur. If incorrect, make sure you update your personal details with us.

Ceremonies may sell out so be sure to respond to your graduation invitation as soon as you can to secure your spot.

Lastly, be sure to:

• clear any outstanding fees or debts with the university
• check your nominated email regularly for graduation updates. Detailed instructions for on the day will be emailed to you approximately one week before graduation.
• save your registration ticket and order details on your mobile device, or print them out to bring with you on the day.
• ensure your guests also bring a copy of their entry tickets with them on the day, either saved on their mobile device or printed out.

Digital graduation documents

Once you've completed all your course requirements, keep an eye on your personal email address – as per your contact details in StudentOnLine – for instructions on how to access a digital copy of your graduation documents via the secure platform, My eQuals.

Your digital graduation documents include your:

• Academic Transcript,
• Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS), and
• digital testamur (certificate)

My eQuals is an online platform that allows you to download and securely share your documents with third parties, such as employers and other universities.

If you cannot locate your digital documents, please submit a question to ASK La Trobe.

Hard-copy testamur (certificate)

Your hard-copy testamur (certificate) will be presented to you in-person at the graduation ceremony.

If you decide to graduate in absentia by letting us know this is your preference via the invitation process, your hard-copy testamur will we posted to you within six to eight weeks of the ceremony date.

Tickets in 2023 cost $228.00 and includes:

• tickets for three of your closest supporters
• gown hire - finally, wear your hard-earned graduation gown and cap!
• documentation presentation - be presented with your Testamur (certificate)
• food and beverage - enjoy the refreshments after the ceremony with your guests
• photo opportunities - access to the best photo spots on offer
• access to the graduations precinct to have a professional photography sitting and the opportunity to purchase degree framing and memorabilia

If you or any of your guests require special assistance on the day (such as wheelchair or mobility access, visual or hearing impaired assistance), please let us know via ASK a Question.

ASK a Question

Unfortunately, additional guest tickets will not be available due to the venue reaching capacity. Ticket prices include three guests tickets (maximum).

For more information please see the FAQ below.

Guest tickets FAQ

Live web streaming of your ceremony will be available for friends and family unable to attend. The video will also be available online after your ceremony for re-watching later.

Go to Livestream

We’ll send you detailed instructions approximately one week before your ceremony. Be sure to check your nominated email for your copy of these instructions.

As a brief overview, here’s what you can expect:

• dress in business attire
• arrive 90 minutes before your ceremony time
• proceed to the gown collection area (specific location details will be emailed to you one week before your ceremony) where the Reed Graduations team will help you dress in your regalia. You will need to show them your order information.
• both guests and students must have tickets ready to scan to enter the venue where the ceremony takes place. Guests will be seated in a different section to students.
• when your name is announced, you will doff (touch) your graduation cap and walk across the stage to accept your testamur (certificate). The Reed event photographer will take a photo of you receiving your testamur, which you will have the option to purchase after the ceremony.
• once you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the celebrations and have your photos taken, please return your gown (if hired) at the designated gown return area.

Reed Graduations will provide the following services on the day:

• studio photography
• graduation frames and plaques
• graduation rings
• flowers and graduation giftware, including teddy bears and other mementoes

For further details please contact Reed Graduations.

If you have arrived late for your allocated graduation ceremony, please make yourself known to event staff as soon as possible.

If you have arrived early for your allocated graduation ceremony, you are most welcome to access the event precinct early. However, please be mindful of other students in earlier ceremonies, as they will have priority access to the facilities.