Information on this page is specific to each upcoming graduation. Please expand the box to reveal more information for the cermeony you will be attending.
Adelaide Ceremony – Thursday 12th February 2026
Prior to the ceremony
Approximately four weeks prior to the ceremony, you will receive an email with information about regalia and inviting guests to join you at the ceremony. You will be asked to respond by 6th February.
Ceremony details
- Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
- Arrival and regalia: 4:45-5:30pm
- Graduands to be seated in the Cathedral: 5:40pm
- Ceremony start time: 6:00pm
- Venue: Chapel, Immanuel College, 32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens, South Australia
What to do when you arrive on the day
When you arrive, make your way to the front entrance of the Chapel where you will be directed to the area for registration and regalia. Registration closes at 5:30pm promptly so allow time for delays in your transport. If you arrive after registration closes, you may not be able to receive your award on stage.
Once in your regalia, you need to take your assigned seat in the Chapel by 5:40pm.
The ceremony will include hymns, prayers, a reading from the bible and the presentation of graduands to the Chancellor.
Guests should arrive and be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
Children are welcome. Please park any prams on the side aisles, to leave the centre aisle clear.
Melbourne Ceremony – Friday 20th March 2026
Prior to the ceremony
Approximately four weeks prior to the ceremony, you will receive an email with information about regalia and inviting guests to join you at the ceremony. You will be asked to respond by 6th March.
Ceremony details
- Date: Friday 20th March 2026
- Arrival and regalia: 5:00-6:30pm
- Graduands to be seated in the Cathedral: 7:00pm
- Ceremony start time: 7:30pm
- Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral, Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000
What to do when you arrive on the day
When you arrive, make your way to the front entrance of the Cathedral where you will be directed to the area for registration and regalia. Registration closes at 6:30pm promptly so allow time for delays in your transport. If you arrive after registration closes, you may not be able to receive your award on stage.
Once in your regalia, you need to take your assigned seat in the Cathedral by 7:00pm.
The ceremony will include hymns, prayers, a reading from the bible and the presentation of graduands to the Chancellor.
Guests should arrive and be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
Children are welcome. Please park any prams on the side aisles, to leave the centre aisle clear.
Perth Ceremony – Thursday 30th April 2026
Prior to the ceremony
Approximately four weeks prior to the ceremony, you will receive an email with information about regalia and inviting guests to join you at the ceremony. You will be asked to respond by 17th April.
Ceremony details
- Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
- Arrival and regalia: 5:00-6:00pm
- Graduands to be seated in the Cathedral: 6:10pm
- Ceremony start time: 6:30pm
- Venue: Wesley Uniting Church, 75 William St, Perth WA 6000
What to do when you arrive on the day
When you arrive, make your way to the front entrance of the Cathedral where you will be directed to the area for registration and regalia. Registration closes at 6:00pm promptly so allow time for delays in your transport. If you arrive after registration closes, you may not be able to receive your award on stage.
Once in your regalia, you need to take your assigned seat in the Cathedral by 6:10pm.
The ceremony will include hymns, prayers, a reading from the bible and the presentation of graduands to the Chancellor.
Guests should arrive and be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
Children are welcome. Please park any prams on the side aisles, to leave the centre aisle clear.
Brisbane Ceremony – Saturday 30th May 2026
Prior to the ceremony
Approximately four weeks prior to the ceremony, you will receive an email with information about regalia and inviting guests to join you at the ceremony. You will be asked to respond by 15th May.
Ceremony details
- Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
- Arrival and regalia: 9:15-10:00am
- Graduands to be seated in the Cathedral: 10:10am
- Ceremony start time: 10:30am
- Venue: St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
What to do when you arrive on the day
When you arrive, make your way to the front entrance of the Cathedral where you will be directed to the area for registration and regalia. Registration closes at 10:00am promptly so allow time for delays in your transport. If you arrive after registration closes, you may not be able to receive your award on stage.
Once in your regalia, you need to take your assigned seat in the Cathedral by 10:10am.
The ceremony will include hymns, prayers, a reading from the bible and the presentation of graduands to the Chancellor.
Guests should arrive and be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
Children are welcome. Please park any prams on the side aisles, to leave the centre aisle clear.
For all ceremonies
What to do during the presentation
- A staff member will collect you from your seat and direct you to join the line at the side of the altar platform.
- When your name has been called, you will walk onto the altar platform (stage) towards the Chancellor. Turn to the Chancellor and bow. As you bow, touch your headwear (if your award requires one).
- Have your photograph taken with the Chancellor.
- Leave the altar platform (stage) via the central step.
Photos and video
By taking part in this event, you and your guests grant the University full rights to use images resulting from photography/video filming and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the University’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity and social media.
Emergencies and running late
If your ability to be able to attend the ceremony changes, if you are running late, or unable to make the ceremony due to an emergency on the day, please contact the Graduation Manager as soon as possible by email on graduation@divinity.edu.au.