Register for your Graduation Ceremony – University of Divinity

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

2026 Ceremonies

Adelaide: Thursday 12 February 2026
6:00pm (ACT) at Immanuel College Chapel, Novar Gardens SA

Melbourne: Friday 20 March 2026
7:30pm (AEDT) at St Paul’s Cathedral, 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.

Register now

Select the ceremony at which your degree, diploma or certificate will be conferred.

Student Number*
Name*
Confirm your full legal name (as it appears on your official identity documents).
Email*
Do you wish to attend a ceremony in person?*
It may be possible to change your attendance status up to 21 days prior to the chosen ceremony date. Email graduation@divinity.edu.au to request a change.
- Yes, I want to attend the ceremony
- No, I wish to graduate in absentia at the next available date
Select a ceremony date and location*
Choose the date your degree/award will be conferred. If you are not attending the ceremony, this is the date your documents will be posted to you.
Select an 'in absentia' conferral date*
Instead of receiving your award in-person, we will post your documents to you on the ceremony date. Your name will be listed in the graduation program, but it will not be individually read out in the ceremony. Most people choose the next available date if they wish to graduate in absentia.
Height (in cm)*
Please enter your height in centimetres. This will be used for hire of academic dress if relevant.
Head circumference (in cm)
If you are a postgraduate or HDR student, please enter your head circumference in centimetres. Headwear is not required for undergraduate students. This measurement will be used for hire of academic dress if relevant.
Postal Address*
Please confirm the address you would like your graduation documents to be posted to. This address will be used to post your documents to you if you have selected to graduate in absentia OR if you selected to attend the ceremony but become unavailable to attend for any reason (such as illness on the day). Documents will be sent on the first working day after the date of graduation.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Should we update your student records with this address?
Please check the box below if the address you have given above is a new residential address and you would like it to be permanently updated in Paradigm. You can skip this section if the address listed in your graduation invitation was already correct.
- Yes, please update this as my residential address
- No, this address is only for the purpose of receiving graduation documents
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