If you have received a letter from the Dean of Academic Programs informing you that the Academic Board has approved you to graduate, congratulations!
Upcoming Ceremonies
2025 Ceremonies
Adelaide: Thursday 13 February 2025
6:00pm (ACDT) at St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide SA
Melbourne: Friday 21 March 2025
7:30pm AEDT at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne VIC
Ways to graduate
The University hosts multiple graduation ceremonies each year. Students who do not wish to attend a ceremony have the option to graduate in absentia. Students graduating in absentia may choose to graduate at the next graduation date, regardless of its location and will receive the graduation documents in the post following the ceremony date.
How to register for a ceremony
Scroll down this page to the ‘Register now’ section and complete the form. You will be prompted to confirm your full name, address details, ceremony date and attendance preferences. Complete the form by clicking ‘submit’.
Some internet browser settings are not compatible with the confirmation message that will appear after you click ‘submit’. If you are unsure if your registration has worked check your junk mail first and if you cannot locate the email there, send us an email at graduation@divinity.edu.au to check.
Ensure your name and contact details are correct and up to date
Full name
Your testamur (degree certificate or diploma) will show your full legal name as it is entered in the University’s enrolment database (Paradigm). See Graduation academic documents for information about name change requests.
Email and postal addresses
These addresses are needed for important graduation correspondence. If your details change between now and the graduation date, you need to advise us immediately.
You must also check to ensure any library fines and outstanding loans are resolved.
What happens next?
About three weeks prior to your chosen graduation date, you will receive further information by email. If you have opted to attend, the email will include details and instructions for regalia hire/purchase, guest tickets, photography and venue/arrival details for the ceremony day.
If you have selected to graduate in absentia, you will not need to take any further action.
FAQ’s
What if I want to defer my graduation to a future year?
You can apply to defer your graduation to a future graduation season. Please contact graduation@divinity.edu.au by the deadline given above if you wish to request to defer your graduation.
Can I change my mind about which ceremony I will graduate at?
We encourage you to fully consider the ceremony options (noting dates and locations) before submitting your selection here. However, if your situation changes, it is possible to request a change up to 21 days prior to the ceremony date you have selected. Please email graduation@divinity.edu.au if you wish to apply to change your selected ceremony date.
For Help
If you need some help to select a ceremony, or you have some questions, please email graduation@divinity.edu.au.
More information
Information about University Graduation Ceremonies (including regalia information) can be found on the University’s website.