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The Graduation Presentation Ceremony

Where are the ceremonies held?
Where to go and when
Conduct of the Ceremony
How long does the ceremony take?
Arriving Late
Failure to Attend
Parking
Refreshments
Graduation Souvenirs
Photography
Framing and other post-ceremony services

Where are the ceremonies held?

In Adelaide, the graduation ceremonies are held in Bonython Hall on the North Terrace campus of The University of Adelaide.

The University will also be holding a ceremony in Singapore at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre on March 23 2013 in Singapore.

Where to go and when

For the ceremonies held in Adelaide, you are required to assemble for a pre-ceremony briefing no later than 75 minutes prior to the commencement time. Please be punctual and ensure that you are wearing the appropriate academic attire - gown with hood and mortar board or bonnet. Make any final arrangements with your guests before you attend the briefing and leave your personal belongings with guests, as there is no security provided for personal belongings left at the briefing area.

When you arrive at the briefing for your graduation ceremony, you will be asked to complete the Australian Graduate Survey. A survey form will be placed on your seat for you to fill out in the briefing hall. It is important that you are seated promptly so that you have time to finish the survey before the briefing starts. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete the survey.

After the completion of the survey, you will be briefed concerning the conduct of the ceremony and the correct way to wear your academic attire. Your attendance and presentation order will be checked and then you will proceed into Bonython Hall to take your allocated seat.

It is important that each graduate has his/her name checked to ensure that they are presented on stage. If you do not have your name checked, your name will not be included in the proceedings and you will not be presented on stage to receive your parchment.

Conduct of the Ceremony

The ceremony commences when the main Academic Procession enters the hall. The Chancellor/Presider opens the ceremony and introduces the guest speaker for the graduation address. After the graduation address, the awards are presented. Graduates are presented in the order of their awards, with higher degrees such as PhD or Masters awarded first, followed by Graduate Diplomas, Bachelor degrees etc.

At an appropriate time, you will be signalled to stand and move to the correct position on or near the stage in preparation for your presentation to the Chancellor/Presider. When called, you will move forward to meet and shake hands with the Chancellor/Presider, before proceeding to the certificate table to receive your parchment. The ceremony is concluded by the departure of the Academic Procession.

How long does the ceremony take?

Generally the ceremony takes 1 hour. For larger ceremonies, or where special awards are being conferred, it may take up to 90 minutes. Guests, graduates and staff must remain in the Hall for the duration of the ceremony.

Arriving Late

If, for some reason, you are running late, please contact the Graduations Office immediately and alert them that you are still attending. If you do not have your name checked prior to the ceremony, your name will be removed from the proceedings and you will not be presented on stage.

If you arrive late and miss your briefing you must report to the Check Desk on the eastern side of Bonython Hall as soon as possible to confirm your attendance and presentation on stage.

Failure to Attend

If you have indicated that you will attend your presentation ceremony but are unable to attend, your parchment will be made available for collection from the University Contact Centre (Level 4, Wills Building, North Terrace) approximately three weeks after your ceremony date.

Parking

Please note that parking on University grounds is not allowed unless you have a valid University Parking Permit. This restriction includes the underground car park next to Bonython Hall (only open to the public after 4.30pm). Parking on University grounds without a valid University Parking Permit will incur an infringement fine.

In the case of offshore graduations, please contact the graduation venue regarding parking arrangements.

Refreshments

After the ceremony, complimentary light refreshments will be provided. All graduates and their guests and staff of the University are invited to attend.

Graduation Souvenirs

Ideal gifts for the graduate or graduate-to-be are available from the University's Development and Alumni Office and will also be on sale at the Adelaide graduation ceremonies.

Adelaide Ceremonies

GFP has been contracted to provide a complete record of each ceremony, as well as a portrait photographic service for graduates. Please visit the GFP website for further details.

Please note: You may pre-order your University of Adelaide graduation photographs.

GFP Studios
25A King William Road,
Unley SA 5061

Ph: 1300 360 445

The contracts prohibit any other commercial photographer from photographing the ceremony.

Private Photography

Taking photos during the ceremony is not prohibited. However, guests are requested not to disrupt the ceremony by leaving their seats or using a flash if photographs are taken during the ceremony. Guests should be discreet when taking photographs and be sensitive to other guests' enjoyment of the ceremony.

Flowers

Bouquets will be available to purchase on the day. GFP's flower stand will be located next to the Goodman Lawns near the photography marquee.

For any queries please contact GFP Graduations on 1300 360 445

Framing

R & J Framing have been contracted by the University to provide certificate framing services after the Adelaide ceremonies.

R & J Framing
1125 Skipton Road
Lismore Victoria 3324
Ph: (03) 5596 3503
Mobile: 0407 501 246

Parchment Plaques

Corporate Awards have been contracted by the University to provide certificate plaques after the Adelaide ceremonies.
Contact: Darren Rutherford - 8326 0800

Other services, such as Alumni merchandise and souvenirs, are also available after the Adelaide ceremonies.