Undergraduate

Academic Regalia

It is mandatory for graduands to wear academic dress to their Conferring of Awards ceremony. If you are not wearing appropriate regalia when you register on the day, you will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

After graduation

As an ANU graduate you are a member of a special community of past and present ANU scholars. There are a variety of benefits and privileges available to you as an ANU graduate.

Wherever you go, ANU is part of who you are. Stay connected with ANU through the ANU Alumni program.

Preparing to graduate

If you have been 'approved' or 'conditionally approved' (pending your final results) to graduate in the upcoming graduation session, you will receive an invitation to confer your award via your ANU student email account.

Invitations for Semester 1 are sent in May/June, Semester 2 are sent in October/November. 

Guest tickets for graduation

All graduands who indicate they are attending the Conferring of Awards ceremony will be offered up to two guest tickets. When responding to your graduand invitation, you will be asked to indicate how many guests you would like to attend the ceremony -  0, 1 or 2.

Applying to graduate

Most students do not need to apply to graduate.

Generally, students will be automatically identified and assessed by the academic area responsible for their program.

You do not need to apply to graduate if:

Eligibility to graduate

The University will assess your graduation eligibility based on the following criteria:

Examination timetable

ANU coursework examinations are held throughout the year, culminating in a formal examination period at the end of each semester.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary examinations are available to students in certain circumstances under the provisions of the Assessment Rule.

Students who will be offered a supplementary assessment:

Special examination arrangements

The University will endeavour to accommodate the special needs of students with a permanent or temporary disability, and students from language backgrounds other than English.

In instances of students with a disability or special requirements, Access & Inclusion must be notified well in advance of requiring alternative assessment arrangements.

Alternative assessment arrangements in an exam may include:

Examination conduct

Examinations are conducted in accordance with the Assessment Rule. The information below outlines what to expect during an examination, whether it be online or in-person. 

Candidates are reminded that the University requires all coursework students to remain available for the duration of the official examination period.