What to expect on the day
Arrival and check-in | Ceremony format | Photography | Post-ceremony celebration | Gown return
Arrival and check-in
We suggest arriving about 45 minutes before your ceremony start time so that you can familiarise yourself with the space at your own pace. When you arrive, you’ll check in with our team and be directed to gowning (if applicable), which will be in a nearby room on the same floor. A screened area will be available for those who wish to fit their gowns privately.
We ask everyone to be in the ceremony room, 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
Ceremony format
Each ceremony will accommodate a maximum of 10 students, and no more than 40 people in total, including guests.
The ceremony will begin with a short opening speech by the Presiding Officer, followed by the reading of names.
There will be no music or applause to keep the atmosphere calm and respectful.
When your name is called, you can choose to:
- Stay seated
- Stand, and if you wish nod your head
- Come to the front of the room to collect your certificate from the Presiding Officer
Photography
Professional photography will be available in a nearby room. You can have your photo taken before or after the ceremony – no pre-booking is required.
Post-ceremony celebration
After your ceremony, you can enjoy a celebratory drink and sweet treat in the foyer. You can also collect your certificate if you did not do so during the ceremony.
Gown return
Please return your gown back to where you collected it from.