Find out everything you need to know about completing your course of study, receiving your academic documents and how to prepare for your graduation ceremony.
The ceremony of conferring degrees and awarding diplomas and certificates is a time-honoured ritual performed at academic institutions throughout the world.
Graduation ceremonies at the University of Divinity honour the University’s academic excellence, collegiate structure and Christian traditions. At the ceremony, each attending graduand’s name and award is read out and the graduand is presented with their academic documents by the Chancellor or a deputy.
All ceremonies are open to all eligible students of the University.
Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
2027 Ceremonies
Adelaide: Thursday 18 February 2027
6:30pm (ACST) at Adelaide West Uniting Church, Brooklyn Park SA
Melbourne: Friday 9 April 2027
7:30pm (AEST) at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne VIC
Brisbane: Saturday 22 May 2027
10:00am (AEST) at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane QLD
Attend your ceremony
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Graduate In Absentia
If you cannot make it to a ceremony you will graduate in absentia. You must still complete the registration process when you receive the invitation to graduate, and choose the in absentia option.
If you graduate in absentia, your award will be acknowledged in the printed graduation program and your graduation academic documents will be posted to you, following the date of the ceremony.
Graduation Procedures
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Graduation Eligibility Process
Once you’ve met the requirements for your course of study, your home College will apply to the University’s Academic Board for you to graduate. As soon as this has occurred, you’ll receive an email invitation to choose a graduation ceremony.

Graduation Academic Documents
All graduates receive three academic documents. The testamur (degree certificate with University seal), academic transcript, and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement.

Academic Dress (Regalia)
The forms of academic dress at the University enhance the reputation of its awards and honour the academic achievements of its members.
Queries?
For questions about graduation, you can contact the Operations Manager at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor by emailing graduation@divinity.edu.au
