What to expect on the day in Perth

We'll walk you through your day, from check-in to celebrating on Bush Court, so you can relax and enjoy it.

Checking in

Check-in (Perth)

Welcome Space, Level 1, Boola Katitjin

When

Check-in windows depend on your ceremony session (11am/3pm/7pm). See the Perth ceremony page for exact times.

What to bring

Photo ID. Follow signage to line up by the first letter of your surname.

Running late or can't attend?

Call the Graduations Office as soon as possible. The ceremony-day contact number is in your ceremony information email.

What you need to do

Collect your regalia

In Perth, GFP will be in the Welcome Space to help fit your gown, hood or sash, and mortarboard (or tudor bonnet if you're a doctoral graduate).

See how to wear your regalia

Attend the graduand briefing

This short briefing covers what to expect and where to sit. Bring the ticket you were given at check-in. Our ushers will show you to your seat, so everyone crosses the stage in the right order.

Academic procession and welcome

The academic procession enters, followed by a Welcome to Country and a welcome speech from our Chancellor.

Cross the stage

You'll be presented and cross the stage to receive your award. Higher degrees by research graduates are presented separately.

Vice Chancellor's charge and valedictory address

Our Vice Chancellor's charge and the valedictory address close the ceremony. Then the stage party and graduates make their exit.

On stage: an official photographer captures your award moment.

Before and after: photography services run before the ceremony and for one hour after it finishes, at the Library on Bush Court. They're closed during the ceremony itself. Exact times depend on your ceremony session.

Keepsakes: certificate frames, plaques, flowers and graduation bears are available.

After the ceremony

Refreshments

Light refreshments for up to one hour after the ceremony. Bring the token from your check-in ticket.

Photography

Available before the ceremony and for one hour after. Closed during the ceremony itself.

Regalia return (if hired)

Return to the return desk in the Library on Bush Court before you leave

Official photo collection

A link to your official ceremony photos is emailed to you after the ceremony

Frequently asked questions

Call the ceremony-day number as soon as you can (check your ceremony information email, this line is monitored from 8am on ceremony days only). If you've missed check-in, go straight to the Welcome Space and a staff member will advise you.

First aid is available on site. If you're not well enough to attend, contact Completion and Graduations, we can discuss options including a future ceremony or having your documents sent by registered post.

Let a staff member know after the ceremony so the feedback can be passed on for future ceremonies. There's also a chance to note your preferred pronunciation when you confirm attendance.

No permit needed in red/green areas on ceremony days. In ticketed parking areas a fee still applies. All parking signs must still be observed.

Get in touch

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