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When are Graduation Ceremonies held?

When are Graduation Ceremonies held?

The Graduation Ceremonies for those that have successfully completed their higher education qualification between Study Period 1 2024 and Study Period 6 2024 will take place in five cities during 2025.

Adelaide | Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Venue: Stamford Plaza
Arrival: 6:00 PM
Formalities: 6:30 PM

Perth | Thursday, 28 August 2025
Venue: Duxton Hotel
Arrival: 6:00 PM
Formalities: 6:30 PM

Melbourne | Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Venue: RACV City Club
Arrival: 6:00 PM
Formalities: 6:30 PM

Brisbane | Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Venue: Emporium Hotel South Bank
Arrival: 6:00 PM
Formalities: 6:30 PM

Sydney | Thursday, 11 September 2025
Venue: ivy Sydney
Arrival: 6:00 PM
Formalities: 6:30 PM

 

When can I expect to receive an invitation to my Graduation Ceremony?

Invitations for the 2024 Graduation Ceremonies will be issued via email before end of June 2025. Please ensure you keep your email address up-to-date in your Student Portal.

Individuals who successfully complete their qualification between SP1 2024 and SP6 2024 will be invited to the ceremonies held in 2025.

Individuals who successfully complete their qualification between SP1 2025 and SP6 2025 will be invited to ceremonies held in 2026.

To accept the invitation, you will need to pay a non-refundable processing fee for yourself and up to two guests.

Where are they held?

Graduation ceremonies are held in CBD locations across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Once you receive your official invitation, you can select which city you prefer to attend your ceremony in.

What time is Graduation held?

Our Graduation Ceremonies are held in the evening, allowing graduands who work full-time to attend.

Can I receive my testamur before I graduate?

Yes. Testamurs are sent to all eligible graduates by mail approximately six weeks after a qualification is completed. This means you’ll receive your testamur before graduation. Please ensure you keep your postal address details up-to-date in your Student Portal.

What can I expect at my Graduation Ceremony?

The Ceremony will include official proceedings with a welcome from a member of Kaplan Professional’s executive team, plus addresses from a guest and student speaker.

Each graduand will be officially presented with a congratulatory letter inside a graduation scroll.

The Dux for each qualification and highest performing student for each subject will be presented with an award on the night.

Drinks and canapés will be served at the conclusion of the official proceedings, which also provides our graduands and their guests an opportunity to network.

Will there be a photographer at the Ceremony?

Yes, a professional photographer will attend the Ceremony and take a photograph of each graduand receiving their graduation scroll on stage. You’ll also have the opportunity to have additional photos with your guests before and after the official proceedings.

Photographs will be available for you to download approximately 48 hours after the Graduation Ceremony.

How long does it go for?

The evening will run for approximately two hours.

Can I bring family and friends along to the Ceremony?

We encourage our graduates to celebrate with friends and family. To accept your invitation and attend the ceremony, a non-refundable ticket processing fee applies.

Each graduand is allowed two (2) complimentary guests to accompany them. Subject to venue capacity limits, you may also invite up to three (3) additional adult guests (aged 18 and over), each of whom will incur an individual ticket processing fee. Additional guest tickets are available on a first come first served basis.

For graduands that would like to invite one or more child(ren) aged 17 and under (minors), a responsible adult (ticketed guest) must accompany them, as the Graduand can’t be the responsible adult due to their commitments. Minors won’t incur a ticket processing fee.

The total possible number of tickets per graduand (including the graduand themselves) is capped at six (6).

Can I bring children to the Ceremony?

Yes, graduands are welcome to bring guests aged 17 or under (minors).

As alcohol will be served, minors must be always accompanied by a responsible adult. The venue may request ID and issue wristbands to guests who can’t prove they’re 18 or over.

 

 

What happens if I can't attend my Graduation Ceremony?

If you’re unable to attend your city’s Graduation Ceremony, you’re welcome to attend a ceremony in another city. You’ll be able to make this selection once you receive your official invite.

It’s not possible to defer attending a graduation in another year.

I have another question that's not answered here?

Feel free to call 1300 135 798 (select option 1) or email studentadvice@kaplan.edu.au.