Graduation Celebrations | Class of 2024

On arrival

On Graduation Day, graduates will enter through the Collins Street entrance from 7.30am. Our MBS team will greet you at the door to check you in. From there, you will head to the Hoddle room to be gowned in your regalia and will receive your seat number. 

Your seat number determines the order in which you will cross the stage and be presented. Please do not switch your seats. We ask that all graduates be in their allocated seats by 9.10am. The formalities will officially begin at 9.30am with the procession entering the main hall. 

During the formal celebration

Ushers will be available to guide guests and students to the bathroom, and foyer area as required. All guests and graduates are expected to be respectful and remain in their seats until the end of the formal celebration, even after you have been presented on stage.

Your moment on stage

When it is your turn to be presented, you will be ushered from your allocated seat and directed towards the presentation point on the stage. 

     - Your name will be called and you will come forward to be presented as a new graduate.

     - To acknowledge the Dean, simply, “doff” (nod and pinch the front of your trencher AKA graduation cap).

     - Exit the stage via the central stairs and return to your seat.

End of formalities

Once all graduates have been presented on stage, the procession will form the Guard of Honour and all graduates will stand and walk through the Guard while your friends and family congratulate you. There will be light refreshments available and time for photos with your loved ones. All regalia must be returned to the Hoddle room by 12.30pm. 

Yes. You will be gowned and wear the regalia for your entire graduation formal celebration. Graduates will need to hand the regalia back one hour after the graduation formal celebration.

Your regalia

On Graduation Day, please make your way to the Hoddle Room once you register with the events staff at the Collins Street entrance. Collection is from 7.30am and must be returned by 12.30pm. Our graduation staff will also ensure that your regalia is positioned correctly before you walk across the stage.

Please note only University of Melbourne regalia is permitted. Clothes worn underneath your gown will be visible, so please dress appropriately. The University does not provide the option of purchasing regalia.

If you are a graduate requiring any access or support assistance during the ceremony (such as restricted mobility, vision or hearing impairments) or have any guests with accessibility requirements, please contact the Events Team when you register (at least 3 days prior to your formal celebration) to discuss your needs. You will also be able to note any accessibility requests when booking your tickets and regalia online. We will ensure that arrangements are in place for you and your guests.

Accessible venue access

The Swanston Street entrance is the only accessible entrance for guests due to the stairs on the Collins Street entrance.   The post-event function and refreshments will be held at the rear of the Main Hall.

Pram access and parking

There is a dedicated area in the guest-seating area for parents with prams on the ground floor of the Main Hall. Please note the need for a pram space in the special requirements when booking online. 

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

Please contact the Events Team at [email protected] before Friday, 04 October to apply for a refund.