A 'completed' status in StudentConnect means that you have completed all necessary requirements of your course. To achieve a 'completed' status, you have been assessed by Student Central and confirmed as having completed all necessary course requirements.

A 'graduated' status in StudentConnect means that you have officially conferred your course award  by the University (been granted your degree). You are 'graduated' on a specific date, which is your ceremony date, during a graduation round aligned with a Trimester period (e.g. T1 completers are aligned with the October graduation round each year). Once the 'graduated' status appears in StudentConnect, you are no longer considered a current Deakin student, you are now part of the Deakin Alumni Community.

Yes. You will be gowned and wear the regalia for your entire graduation ceremony. Graduates will need to hand the regalia back one hour post ceremony, but you may keep the trencher* (graduate hat).

*PhD Bonnets will need to be returned at the conclusion of the ceremony.

While dressed in the regalia we ask that you remain in the graduation event spaces created in and around Costa Hall at our Geelong Waterfront Campus.

If you have paid and registered to attend your ceremony, you will receive an email from Deakin (around 3-4 weeks prior to your graduation ceremony) with instructions on how to confirm your attendance and register for your guest tickets.

You can purchase 1-2 additional guest tickets at $45 each.

Please note: Additional tickets are subject to availability, and offered strictly on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.

Graduates will be fitted with a gown, coloured hood and a trencher or bonnet depending on the award they are graduating with. Hood colours can be found below, with more information on Academic dress found on the Attending your ceremony webpage.

While graduation can be a time of excitement and celebration, we recognise it can also cause some feelings of nervousness and uncertainty. Deakin are here to support you if you have questions or require additional support for your graduation, please email graduations@deakin.edu.au and we’ll be happy to assist.

No, you can register to attend your graduation upon receiving your invitation email and then make payment of your graduation fee within the designated registration timeframe. Please note: Failure to make payment within these deadlines may result in your ceremony being cancelled and you being graduated in absentia.

If you have any concerns with making payment of your fee by the graduation deadline, please email graduations@deakin.edu.au.

For any seating requests, please email graduations@deakin.edu.au with your student number and ceremony date and we will be happy to assist.

To register a special requirement, please fill out the ‘special requirements’ text box when registering to graduate in StudentConnect. Alternatively, please email graduations@deakin.edu.au with your student number and ceremony date and we will be happy to assist.

Children who are 3 years or younger do not require a ticket, however they must sit on the lap of a guardian if the ceremony is sold out.

No, there's no obligation for graduates to have professional photos taken when attending your graduation ceremony. Any professional photos taken by Reed Graduations will be at your expense, but you are welcome to take your own photos with your guests and fellow graduates.

No, only graduates and guests who have registered and paid can attend their graduation ceremony. Please ensure you read your graduation emails thoroughly and register/pay your graduation fee before the registration cut-off.

If you have registered and paid for your graduation ceremony and can no longer attend, please contact the graduations team on (03) 5227 2968 or email enquire@deakin.edu.au to advise your absence.

You can apply for a refund if you’ve already paid your graduation fee but can no longer make it to your ceremony.

The amount refunded will vary depending on how much notice you give us. Please refer to Graduation costs for more information.

Please let us know if you have any special requirements when you register to graduate on StudentConnect. You can also email graduations@deakin.edu.au prior to your ceremony and we will assist you accordingly.

Yes, all supervisors are notified of your attendance and are invited to your graduation ceremony.

No. If you graduate in absentia you will be unable to attend a future graduation ceremony for that same award. Please see our registration page for further information.

If a companion or carer's ticket is required, please email graduations@deakin.edu.au with a valid companion card and we will arrange this for you free of charge.