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Graduating from Adelaide University

Congratulations!

Graduating from university is a significant achievement and we’re excited to welcome you, your family and friends to an upcoming graduation ceremony.

Adelaide University graduation ceremonies will be staged at Pridham Hall, Adelaide City Campus West. We acknowledge alumnus Andrew Pridham, for his generosity in establishing Pridham Hall.

If you're graduating, attending as a guest or returning as an alum, the information below is tailored to you.

Adelaide University graduation information

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery students only

Eligible students will be allocated to this ceremony; please log into myGraduation via myAdelaide to view the details of this ceremony and to register their attendance.

Please see the important dates and details for the 17 December Medicine ceremony

  • 2 December 2026 – Deadline for all outstanding conditions to be met in order for eligible students to be eligible to graduate. This includes grades finalised, fees paid, parchment checked.
  • 2 December 2026 – Last day for students to register their attendance for the ceremony.
    Please ensure that students register to attend their ceremony or, if not attending, choose how to receive their parchment either via collection at Student Assist in The Hub, or by postage.
  • 3 December 2026 – Guest tickets will be on sale from 9:00am this day for guests to purchase to attend this ceremony.
    Students do not need to purchase a ticket and will receive this on the day at Graduate Registration.
  • 17 December 2026 – Medicine Ceremony commences at 10am, students need to check the my Information panel of their My Graduation for Ceremony Schedule, including, registration, hall entrance time and ceremony conclusion times.
  • 6 January 2026 – Students that have selected to not attend the ceremony, their parchments will be available to collect from Student Assist in The Hub on the City East Campus

All students

Eligible students will be advised of their allocated ceremony date and time no later than 15 December 2026.

Eligible students will be notified by email and should log into myGraduation via myAdelaide to view the details and to register their attendance.

Please see the important dates and details for the 21 January – 12 February 2027 Graduation ceremonies and March 2027 Regional Ceremonies below

  • 15 December 2026 – Deadline for all outstanding conditions to be met in order for eligible students to be eligible to graduate. This includes grades finalised, fees paid, parchment checked.
  • 15 December 2026 – Last day for students to register their attendance for the ceremony.
    Please ensure that students register to attend their ceremony or, if not attending, choose how to receive their parchment either via collection at Student Assist in The Hub, or by postage.
  • 21 December 2026 – Guest tickets will be on sale from 9:00am this day for guests to purchase to attend these ceremonies.
    Students do not need to purchase a ticket and will receive this on the day at Graduate Registration.
  • 21 January–12 February 2027 – ceremonies commence at 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm.
  • 22 February 2027 – Students that have selected to not attend the ceremony, their parchments will be available to collect from Student Assist in The Hub on the City East Campus.
    If students have selected to have their parchment posted to them, this will be sent to them on the same day the ceremony it is conferred on occurs.
Regional ceremonies
  • 12 March 2027 – Mount Gambier Graduation Ceremony
  • 19 March 2027 – Whyalla Graduation Ceremony

All students need to check the my Information panel of their My Graduation for Ceremony Schedule, including, registration, hall entrance time and ceremony conclusion times.

All graduands participating in a ceremony are required to wear the appropriate academic dress for their Adelaide University award.

Coursework Programs and Master by Research Students

Each student will wear:

  • Cambridge-style black gown
  • Black mortarboard with black tassel

Hoods

Black Oxford-style hoods, fully lined with the relevant colour:

Award type                                                                                Hood colour

Master, Master of Research,
Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate                               South East Limestone

Bachelor, Honours degree                                                          North Terrace Purple

Diploma, Associate Degree,
Professional Certificate, Undergraduate Certificate         Bright Blue

 

Doctorate (PhD) Students

Each Doctorate student will wear:

  • Oxford-style black gown with red facing on the front of the gown and around the sleeve cuffs 

  • Black Oxford-style hood, fully lined with red, with gold edging 

  • Black Tudor bonnet with black tassel 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduands are encouraged to wear a University-provided stole and/or tassels in the colours of the Aboriginal flag, the Torres Strait Islander flag, or both, in addition to the required academic dress. 

All graduands, domestic and international, are encouraged to wear cultural or ceremonial attire in addition to the required academic dress.

Additional information

Further details about academic dress hire, collection, and appropriate attire to wear on your graduation ceremony day can be found in the My Information section of your My Graduation Portal.

Come and watch your friends, family and colleagues’ graduate. Graduating students are not required to purchase a ticket and will receive their ticket on the day at registration.

Guest tickets go on sale:

  • December 2026 – 9:00am Thursday 3 December
  • January/February 2027 Adelaide ceremonies – 9:00am Monday 21 December through Humanitix
  • Mount Gambier 2027 - 9:00am Monday 21 December through Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre box office
  • Whyalla 2027 - 9:00am Monday 21 December through Middleback Arts Centre box office

Guest Tickets

Price: $17.50 Available from: Humanitix from 9:00 am Monday 7 September 2026 until sold out.

Please note that limits on the number of guest tickets available per student may apply.

Information about limits that apply to each January / February ceremony (if applicable) will be available on the Humanitix tickets sales pages from Monday 21 December 2026

Guest tickets will not be available for sale at the venue on the day of the ceremony and so it is important that guests purchase their tickets in advance and bring these with them.

Please note: Limits on the number of guest tickets purchased per student may apply. Guest tickets are available until sold out. Unfortunately, once all tickets have been sold it is not possible to make any more available as all seats in the venue have been sold. If you wish to view the ceremony, held in Pridham Hall, but have been unable to obtain a guest ticket, you may wish to view the live web stream of the event via the livestream web page. 

Alternatively, the video of each ceremony held in Adelaide will be available on the University’s You Tube Channel within approximately four weeks of the ceremonies.

If you’re unable to attend an Adelaide University graduation ceremony in person, you can still be part of the celebration. Ceremonies held in Adelaide are streamed live online, so you won’t miss a moment no matter where you are in the world.

Watch live
Live ceremonies can be viewed via the livestream web page. Please note: streaming is only available during the scheduled ceremony.

Watch later
Recordings are available on the Adelaide University YouTube channel approximately two weeks after each ceremony.

How to watch
To view the live stream, enter the link into your browser on any Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android device – the stream will play automatically.

Important information
Streaming quality may be affected by internet or network issues beyond the University’s control. As such, we cannot guarantee the reliability of the live service.

Make the most of your graduation day

Professional photography is located in the Kaurna Building with a variety of services including parchment plaques, parchment frames, graduation merchandise and flowers. 

Pre-order your photography now with GFP Events.

Capture your own photos with family and friends at iconic Adelaide University spots around City Campus East and West.

Adelaide City Campus West

  • Pridham Hall – featuring an AU archway and 3D letter sculpture
  • MOD.

Adelaide City Campus East

Take a 15-minute walk from Pridham Hall, or catch a tram along North Terrace.

  • Bonython Hall – featuring an AU archway, 3D letter sculpture, and signature AU graduations lighting and photography backdrops to highlight this historic landmark
  • Elder Hall
  • Mitchell Building
  • Barr Smith Library Stairs
  • Kaurna Learning Circle
  • Union House Cloisters

An additional academic dress return location will be available at Bonython Hall.

Enjoy a celebratory meal or refreshments at one of the local eateries below. These are a few suggestions that may be open throughout the day; please check each venue’s website for opening times.

City Campus West

  • West Oak Hotel: Just a short walk from Pridham Hall, West Oak Hotel offers a range of beers, wines and spirits, along with a dining menu featuring pub classics and modern Australian dishes.
  • Coffee and sandwich options are also available around campus

City Campus East

  • Taikunthi: Enjoy modern Australian cuisine featuring quality local ingredients, along with a carefully curated selection of beverages. Pre-book your table and get $20 off any bottle of wine with your meal.
  • UniBar: Relax over Australian craft beverages and pub fare, whether you’re looking for a casual afternoon or an evening session.
  • Casual lunch options are also available on campus

On graduation day, have your photo taken by the alumni team’s roaming photographer, then visit us at the Alumni Hub to collect your free photo print and AU jellybeans to add to your AU graduate tote.

While you’re there, update your details and go into the draw to win one of two prizes valued at $300 each.

As a graduate, you are now part of a global alumni community of more than 430,000 alumni across 150 countries. With a diverse range of benefits and events around the world, your alumni community is here to support you throughout your career journey.

Stay connected with your alumni community on LinkedIn or email us at alumni@adelaide.edu.au.

Please return your academic dress to one of the return points below.

  • City Campus West – Kaurna Building
  • City Campus East – Bonython Hall

Parking

Parking is generally available in city car parks. Street parking is patrolled with parking restrictions enforced. City of Adelaide has information on city parking options. Please ensure you allow enough time prior to the ceremony to park your car. 

Storage

Please note that no facilities are available at Pridham Hall for storage of luggage or jackets. If you require luggage storage, please check with your accommodation for available options.

Preparing to graduate

Applying to graduate

You do not need to apply to graduate. Your eligibility to graduate will be assessed by Student Assist. During this time you will be allocated a graduation ceremony and following this, will be able to view myGraduation.

myGraduation will list any outstanding conditions that you need to meet by the close of the eligibility date (as displayed change your preferences date) in myGraduation.

What you need to do

All students will be able to register their attendance at a graduation ceremony via myGraduation, or select an alternative conferral preference. You will be given the option to:

  • Attend your graduation ceremony
  • Attend a later ceremony
  • How you would like to receive your parchment

You do not need to attend a ceremony to confer in your award. Your graduation ceremony date is your conferral date.

RResearch students are conferred on additional non-ceremony conferral dates, as determined by the Academic Registrar and Executive Director, Student and Academic Services.

It is important that you continue to monitor your student email account to ensure you receive your invitation to register for graduation. You will have access to myAdelaide for 18 months after your award is conferred.

Once all options have been selected in myGraduation you will be able to make payment from 30 days before your graduation ceremony with charges as follows:

  • Academic dress hire for the ceremony ($50.00)
  • Postage of your parchment ($15.00 registered mail within Australia or $35.00 DHL courier overseas) if you will not be attending your ceremony. 
  • An invoice to pay the fees for your Adelaide University graduation ceremony will be sent to your  Finances account.

myGraduation will provide you with an opportunity to check your name and program description before your parchment is printed. The parchment you receive is a legal document, and as such, it is important that your name is spelt correctly and in the order it appears on your passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate. Once your parchment has been issued, it cannot be re-issued with a name change at a later date.

myGraduation will allow you to submit a request for an amendment should any of your details be incorrect. Documentary evidence will also need to be provided to your nearest Student Assist office. Accepted identification includes your passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate.

All outstanding University fees and charges must be paid before you are able to graduate, including overdue student loans and library fines. If you would like to discuss your outstanding debts, please contact Student Finance or for library fines, please contact the Library directly.

Not attending your ceremony?

If you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony after you have indicated that you will be present, you can change your preference in myGraduation.

Digital parchments are issued via My eQuals after graduation. Please check your Adelaide University email account for notification advising when a document is available in My eQuals. Paper parchments will continue to be issued.

Please email graduations@adelaide.edu.au to recall your parchment from archive.

For further information on how to collect your parchment or make arrangements to have it mailed see the Parchments page.

If you choose not to attend your graduation ceremony you can collect your printed parchment from the Hub Central City East, located on Level 3 following the graduation ceremony.  

You can collect the printed parchment in person or authorise someone to collect it on your behalf. When collecting your parchment please bring photographic identification with you. If another person is collecting your parchment on your behalf, submit the Third Party Proxy Form to authorise someone to collect it on your behalf and advise this person that photo identification will be required.

Parchments will be available for collection from this location for approximately 3 months before being archived. If you wish to collect your parchment after this time, email graduations@adelaide.edu.au first so it can be recalled from archive.

If you choose not to attend your graduation ceremony, the University can post your parchment to you by selecting this option in myGraduation. The costs for postage and packaging are:

  • $15.00 for registered mail within Australia (additional $10 for express post)
  • $35.00 for DHL Courier overseas

Parchments cannot be delivered to post office box addresses outside of Australia.

If you would like to have your parchment posted and it is after myGraduation has closed please select the parchment postage option on the online Order Official Documents form.

In the event that you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony after registering your attendance, you will not be charged the academic dress hire fee.

If you have not yet paid the fee, the charge will automatically be reversed once the ceremonies conclude.

If you have paid your gown hire fee, your student account will be credited. If you would like to apply for a refund, please email your request to Student Finance. 

Graduation Experience Survey

If you were eligible to attend a ceremony from December 2026 to March 2027, we'll email you an invitation to tell us about your graduation experience. Opt in when you submit the survey and you'll go into the draw to win.

One winner will receive a Prezzee digital gift card valued at $250. Further details in relation to the survey’s opening and closing times, as well as when a prize winner is announced can be found in the Competition terms and conditions, linked below. 

Competition terms and conditions