Perth February/March ceremonies
Ceremony dates
Perth ceremonies are held twice a year in February/March and September. They will be held on campus in the Northern Plaza of our new building, Boola Katitjin.
Date | Time | Discipline |
| Sunday 26 February 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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| Monday 27 February 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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| Tuesday 28 February 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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| Wednesday 1 March 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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| Thursday 2 March 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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| Friday 3 March 2023 View Graduation Program | 6pm |
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Important tasks
There are some steps you need to complete before you can attend your graduation ceremony. Learn more about attending a ceremony.
Complete your graduation
Make sure you've completed all the steps to graduate on time.
Confirm your attendance
Confirm your attendance in MyInfo.
Deadline to confirm attendance is
Friday 3 February 2023
About the ceremony
Ceremony fee
The fee includes your regalia, admission and refreshments for yourself and two guests. You can choose to hire or purchase your regalia.
| Award | Ceremony fee for regalia hire | Ceremony fee for regalia purchase |
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| Bachelors, honours, certificate and diploma | A$120 | A$279 |
| Masters | A$130 | A$295 |
| Doctorate | A$150 | A$493 |
Tickets
You and your guests will need to present your tickets to gain entry.
- Due to space restrictions, guest tickets will be restricted to two per graduand for each ceremony at this stage. Once the portal has closed two weeks prior to the ceremonies, all graduands registered as attending will be notified by email if there are additional tickets available for your ceremony.
- Children over the age of two years will require a ticket.
- Your guest tickets are in addition to your ticket.
Venue and parking
The graduation ceremonies will take place on campus in the Northern Plaza of the new building, Boola Katitjin. Make sure you leave early on the day so you arrive in plenty of time for registration.
On ceremony days, you can park without a permit from 3pm in red and green parking areas in car parks 7, 8 and 9, except in ticket parking areas. Although a permit is not required, all parking signs must be observed. See the parking map for details.
Accessibility
Murdoch University is committed to providing universal access to our events. Please contact Completion and Graduations at least two weeks before the ceremony so suitable arrangements can be organised. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs, e.g. Auslan interpreting, special seating requirements.
What to wear
You must wear the complete Murdoch University academic regalia for the award you are receiving, or the regalia for previous awards.
Perth February/March ceremonies are held outdoors so it is advisable you and your guests dress according to the weather on the day.
Pronunciation of your name
To ensure your name is pronounced correctly during the ceremony, advise Completion and Graduations of the correct pronunciation at least two weeks before.
Postponement due to poor weather conditions
While Perth summer evenings can be pleasant, the ceremony may be postponed or relocated in the case of bad weather. If postponement is necessary, you will be advised via email and text message a minimum of three hours before the ceremony.
Under no circumstances shall the University be liable for any actual or alleged loss by a ticket holder or another arising from the cancellation or postponement of the event; this includes but is not limited to travel, accommodation and other costs, or any loss of business or earnings due to the cancellation or postponement of the graduation ceremony.
Ceremony week
Collect your tickets and regalia
Your regalia, guest tickets and ceremony instructions must be collected before your ceremony. If you are not collecting regalia, your guest tickets and ceremony instructions can be picked up when you register for the ceremony.
When: Friday 24 February 2023, 11.30am - 7.30pm
Where: 126.1.001 - Mini Student Hub. Parking is available in Car Parks 1 and 2.
Professional photographers will be available at regalia collection on campus to take individual and family portraits. No bookings are necessary. A range of photo package options are available for you to choose from on the day.
Ceremony proceedings
Each graduation ceremony starts promptly and follows a set program. You need to arrive on time to register and take your seat so you don’t miss out.
| Registration | 4:00pm to 5:15pm |
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| Graduand seating and briefing | 5:30pm |
| Guest seating | 5:45pm |
| The ceremony | 6:00pm to 7:30pm |
Accepting your certificate
As you reach the stage your name will be checked before it is announced. Once announced, walk across the stage to the Chancellor to receive your certificate. The ceremony photographer will be positioned in front of the stage to take a photo of the presentation. Following this you will then continue across the stage where an usher will direct you back to the graduand seating area.
After the ceremony
It’s time to relax and celebrate with your family and friends and have your photos taken. Further details regarding the post ceremony function will be provided closer to the ceremony date.
To make your night run more smoothly, arrange in advance where you will meet your guests after the ceremony. Waiting at the exits can cause congestion.
Return your regalia
Hired regalia must be returned to the regalia return desk before you leave.
Studio and Stage Photography
Photographers will be available before and after the ceremony for studio portraits. No bookings are necessary. A range of photo package options are available for you to choose from. You can view and order packages combining individual and family photos on the day or pre-order your package from GFP Events.
Souvenir Stage photos of your certificate presentation will be printed with year of graduation and Murdoch University crest, and are available to view, purchase and take home on the night.
A complimentary download of your certificate presentation photo will also be made available. Use your student ID as your voucher code. A different code will be provided if you have studio photos taken.
Pre-book your ceremony photography at GFP Events.