Autumn 2022 Graduation

ACU’s Autumn graduation season commences in March. Our students’ university experience culminates with their graduation. It is a significant event in the university’s calendar and an opportunity for staff to offer a final show of support and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.

All staff are warmly invited to participate in the upcoming graduation ceremonies held in Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Graduation Masses will also be celebrated alongside our ceremonies in Canberra and Ballarat. Visit the graduation website to access the full schedule of ceremonies and masses.

By attending and supporting these events, you can make a valuable contribution to our students’ graduation experience. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the culmination of many years of hard work from both our students and staff.

All staff with a university degree or diploma are welcome to participate in the academic procession at mass and/or the ceremonies. The Graduations Office also seeks staff to support them with assisting event and ceremonial activities on the day.

All staff who wish to attend, participate in, or support the graduation masses or ceremonies must submit the Staff Registration for Graduation form available in Service Central.

The following registration deadlines apply:

• Ballarat – Registration closes Monday 14 March
• Brisbane – Registration closes Monday 21 March
• Canberra – Registration closes Tuesday 5 April
• Melbourne – Registration closes Friday 29 April
• Sydney – Registration closes Friday 6 May

Staff requiring ACU academic regalia for the academic procession must hire it via Service Central before the applicable closing date.

COVID-19 Impacts to graduation

COVID-19 has changed the way we do things and while COVID exists as a health threat, public events remain the most vulnerable of all activities. Responses to outbreaks and restrictions are mandated by local state and territory governments. ACU’s graduation events are subject to all restrictions in place at any given time at each ceremony location.

Please contact the Graduations Office on extension 7480 or via Service Central with any enquiries.

We look forward to seeing you at Graduation in celebration of the achievements of our students and staff.