Important Information for the UNSW Canberra December Graduation Ceremonies
Date and location:
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Location: Adams Auditorium, Building 111 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Ceremony times:
Undergraduate-Bachelor and Honours
Postgraduate-Masters
Higher Degree Research- Master by Research, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy
CEREMONY TIME | PROGRAMS | Timings for Academic Dress Collection, Graduand Registration and Seating – 9 December 2026 |
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1030 | All Business Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Higher Degree Research Programs Masters of Explosive Ordnance, Space Engineering, Space Operations and Workforce Planning Master of Capability Management (ACSC-CM) | 0830-0950* Graduands to collect Academic Dress from Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) *Trainee Officers to collect Tuesday 8 December 1130-1230 (Due to conflict on 9 December due to Grad Parade Practice) 0930-1000 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium *1000 Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1015 Guests must be seated in Adams Auditorium |
1430 | All Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Science and Systems and Computing Undergraduate Programs | 1230-1350 Graduands to collect Academic Dress from Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) 1330-1400 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium *1400 Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1415 Guests must be seated in Adams Auditorium |
1830 | All Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Science and Systems and Computing Postgraduate and Higher Degree Research Programs | 1630-1750 Graduands to collect Academic Dress from Academy Cadets Mess (ACM) 1730-1800 Graduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium *1800 Graduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium 1815 Guests must be seated in Adams Auditorium |
*Graduands who are not seated by the above times for each ceremony will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Livestream:
Graduands will be provided a link to share with guests on Monday 7 December 2026.
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I AM ATTENDING
- Register as ATTENDING via REED EVENTS from 4 November to 1 December 2026. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
You ONLY pay the Reed events Graduation Fee.
- Book and pay for your Academic Dress (Regalia) hire, photography and 3 guest tickets* through REED EVENTS
Reed Events GRADUATION FEE - $105
Fee includes Hire of Academic Dress – Gown and Hood, Trencher (hat) to keep, and Ceremony stage photo.OR I am NOT ATTENDING
- Indicate your non-attendance via REED EVENTS from 4 November to 1 December 2026.
Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
- Select how you would like to receive your graduation documents:
- Not Attending – Mail: your graduation documents will be sent to you after your scheduled ceremony date by either registered post within Australia, or by courier outside Australia
If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please see information on how to do this on the UNSW website.
- Register as ATTENDING via REED EVENTS from 4 November to 1 December 2026. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.
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In order to graduate, it is a University requirement that all materials must be returned, and all fines/fees must be settled (this includes any tuition fees, loans, library books and fines.) and your USI registered with UNSW (or exemption processed)
Students can check their accounts by contacting Student Administrative Services. Library accounts can be checked through the myLibrary login, located on the Academic Library webpage.
Information on USI requirements can be found here
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Uniform requirements provided by ADFA HQ.
Navy S3 Army Dress Order No 1C ‘General Duty Service Dress’
Air Force SD1
Academic Dress must also be worn over the Uniform. -
Academic Dress will be available for collection on:
Wednesday 9 December 2026* in the Reading Room, Academy Cadets Mess
1030 Ceremony
0830-0950 Wednesday 9 December 2026
*Trainee Officers to collect on Tuesday 8 December 1130-1230 (due to a conflict with Grad Parade Practice on 9 December)
1430 Ceremony
1230-1350 Wednesday 9 December
1830 Ceremony
1630-1750 Wednesday 9 December
Graduands must bring identification.Up to 3 Guest Tickets can be ordered by the Graduand when ordering gown hire/photography through Reed Events. Graduands must share their allocated tickets with their guest prior to the ceremony commencement. Guests will not be able to enter the venue without a digital ticket (on a device or printed copy).
Academic Dress must be returned by no later than 2030 on December 9, 2026 to the Reading Room, Academy Cadets Mess. Academic Dress not returned by this time will incur an additional cost.
Requests for additional guest tickets can be requested at SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
Once RSVP’s have closed, tickets may be allocated if there are seats available.
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Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to submit a request here as soon as possible.
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All Graduands will be photographed as they receive their testamur on stage, as part of the REED EVENTS Gown Hire and photography fee.
Additional photography and merchandise will be available on Wednesday 9 December 2026 in Academy Cadets Mess.
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UNSW Canberra recognises the hard work and dedication of all our graduating students. To celebrate this significant milestone, you and your guests are invited to join us for light refreshments downstairs in the Academy Cadets Mess, after the ceremony.
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Graduand RSVP, Academic Dress, Photography, Guest Ticket request and payment required via REED EVENTS
Pay Reed Events Fee - Cost $105
4 November to 1 December 2026
Finalise liability and USI for graduation/conferral Deadline
20 November 2026
Collection of Academic Dress, Photography
Wednesday 9 December 2026
1030 Ceremony* – 0830-0950*Trainee Officers to collect on Tuesday 8 December 1130-1230 (due to a conflict with Grad Parade Practice on 9 December)
1430 Ceremony – 1230-1350
1830 Ceremony – 1630-1750
Reading Room, Academy Cadets Mess
Graduand registration
Wednesday 9 December 2026
1030 Ceremony – 0930-10001430 Ceremony – 1330-1400
1830 Ceremony – 1730-1800
Adams Auditorium Mezzanine Level
Graduands to be *seated in designated seat
Wednesday 9 December 2026
1030 Ceremony –1000*
1430 Ceremony –1400*
1830 Ceremony –1800*
*Graduands not seated by the above times will be graduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony
Return of Academic Dress
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Must be returned to the Reading Room, Academy Cadets Mess by no later than 2030
or an extra fee will be incurred
Light refreshments served after each ceremony
9 December 2026
Downstairs in the Academy Cadets Mess
Mailing of Testamurs
From 12 December 2026
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Your name will be called as you cross the stage at your Conferring of Degrees Ceremony. If you think there may be difficulties in pronouncing your name, please complete the below questionnaire with the phonetic pronunciation ('how' you say your name) by Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Contact us
Student Administrative Services, UNSW Canberra
Telephone: +61 2 5114 5000
Submit an enquiry here
Location
Attached to Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
UNSW Canberra Campus
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday – 0900 to 1700
Friday – 0900 to 1300