Adjustment to graduation schedule

The University offers a range of free support services to assist students with academic support, wellbeing, health and adjustment needs. A list of some of these services are outlined below for students seeking advice and support.

• ANU Dean of Students Office offers confidential, impartial advice and can help to resolve problems by acting as a neutral intermediary between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University. More information and appointment details can be found here.
• ANU Student Counselling and Wellbeing Services provides free and confidential support to students experiencing a range of issues that can impact on their university experience and academic engagement. You can book an appointment here.
• ANU Academic Skills offers individual appointments and workshops designed to help develop the skills needed to succeed at university. You can book an appointment here.
• The Accessibility team supports students within the ANU community whose participation in academic studies is impacted by physical and learning disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic medical conditions and short-term illnesses/conditions; they offer a range of technological support, advocacy, a range of adjustment opportunities and individual advice. You can contact them at access.inclusion@anu.edu.au
• ANUSA Student Assistance team provides support, advice and assistance to all ANU students. Contact via phone 02 6125 2444 or email sa.admin@anu.edu.au
• Academic advisers from your relevant Academic College to discuss your program progress and obtain program assistance.
• If you live on campus, you can also contact your residential pastoral care team.
   

ANU will not be holding graduation ceremonies in December 2024. The new schedule will commence in 2025. Graduation ceremonies will be moved to the week prior to O-Week. In 2025 this will be the week commencing Monday 3 February 2025. 

Students will have their award conferred within the month following the publication of semester results, ensuring timely access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals. Students who advise they will be graduating in-absentia will be given an opportunity to have photos taken in academic regalia and receive a hardcopy of their testamur in December 2024 (dates to be confirmed).

Students who finish their studies in Semester 2, 2024 will now have the opportunity to attend the annual graduation ceremonies held in the week prior to O-Week, commencing Monday 3 February 2025.  
 

International students may need to apply for a new visa if the graduation ceremony date falls outside their current visa expiration. Detailed information about visa requirements and extensions can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

If you are an international student who has questions about your visa or how to apply for a new visa ANUSA offers free and confidential legal advice.

Students will have their award conferred within the month following the publication of semester results, ensuring timely access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals. For information about purchasing hard (physical) copies of an academic transcript or AHEGS please see the Your Graduation Documents webpage. 

Please note, students are only issued one hard copy testamur. If you are attending a graduation ceremony, you will receive your testamur at the ceremony. If you are graduating in-absentia, you can either collect it in-person or receive it by mail.

For students completing in Semester 1 and graduating in-absentia, testamur collection will be available in July and for students completing and graduating in-absentia in Semester 2, testamur collection will be available in December. Collection dates will be confirmed closer to the time and advertised on the ANU Graduation webpage. 
 

The new schedule relates to the timing of the graduation ceremonies. Students will still have their Diploma, Certificate or Degree conferred in the month following the notification of semester results. Students will have access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals, ensuring they can enter the job market or apply for further study in a timely manner. 

Students completing in Semester 2, 2024 will be able to access the digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals in December 2024. 

 

Students will have their Diploma, Certificate or Degree conferred in the month following the notification of semester results. Students will have access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals, which can be used for employment or further study applications to prove you have completed your qualification.

Students completing in Semester 2, 2024 will be able to access the digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals in December 2024.
 

Yes, you will still be able to graduate even if you cannot attend the ceremony. Students will have their award conferred within the month following the publication of semester results, ensuring timely access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals.

You may graduate in-absentia, in which case you can either collect your hard copy testamur in person or receive it by mail.

For students graduating in-absentia in Semester 1, testamur collection will be available in July and for students graduating in-absentia in Semester 2, testamur collection will be available in December. Collection dates will be confirmed closer to the time and advertised on the ANU Graduation webpage. 
 

Students will have their award conferred within the month following the publication of semester results, ensuring timely access to a digital copy of their testamur, academic transcript and AHEGS via My eQuals.

Students who finish their studies from July 2024 onwards will be invited to attend the annual graduation ceremonies held in the week prior to Semester 1 O-Week. In 2025, this will be the week commencing Monday 3 February 2025. 
 

Students who have elected to graduate in-absentia, and who have accessed the opportunity provided by ANU to have photos taken in academic regalia, will not be able to attend a future graduation ceremony.

Students who have elected to graduate in-absentia (and who did not access the opportunity provided by ANU to have photos taken in academic regalia) will be able to attend a future graduation ceremony. 
 

Decoupling the graduation ceremonies from the end-of-semester examination periods allows greater opportunity for innovative assessment methods and promotes greater assessment rigor.

Please refer to the Applying to graduate webpage.

The application process for graduation will remain unchanged. Please refer to the preparing to graduate guide for details.

The graduation timetable will be published as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to check the graduation webpage for updates.

Yes, you will still be able to invite your family and friends to your graduation ceremony.  Students are guaranteed two guest tickets, however, the University will strive to accommodate as many guests as possible within the capacity limits of the venue. Students will know how many tickets they have secured well in advance of the ceremony, assisting with family and guest planning.

The change will enhance the student and staff experience, bringing the full graduating year together to celebrate in unison. Benefits include creating a vibrant campus atmosphere by bringing the full graduating year together, enabling resource sharing across events and providing enhanced opportunities to activate public lectures, exhibitions and engage our alumni.