ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

Location

Your ceremony will be held in the University Hall,  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campus.

Travel and parking

Due to the , there may be traffic and parking delays around the University. Please allow additional travel time and follow the signage if you are parking on campus. 

Free parking is available for graduating students in the , ,  and  carparks. If possible, please travel with all your guests in one vehicle, to minimise parking congestion. You may also like to consider using public transport. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

The North Gong (NG) Shuttle is a free ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app bus service for staff, students and visitors for travel to and from the North ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Train Station. This service is operated using new, fully electric zero emissions buses.  All ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app buses are low floor wheelchair accessible. 

The Gong Shuttle is a free ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app shuttle bus service funded by Transport for NSW, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app City Council and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.  All buses operating on this service are low floor wheelchair accessible.  

There are also a range of paid buses that operate directly to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Campus, or connect to one of the free shuttle buses. 

If you indicated that you or your guests have accessibility requirements, parking will be made available to you in the  carpark. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;If you haven’t submitted your accessibility requirements, please contact us as soon as possible.  Our team will liaise directly with you closer to the event. 

A graduation ceremony is a formal occasion with smart casual wear being the minimum standard for graduates and their guests.   

You will be required to wear the approved University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app academic dress over your clothes when taking part in a graduation ceremony. The graduation fee covers the hire of your academic dress (gown and hood), as well as a trencher (hat) or bonnet to keep.   

When selecting what you're going to wear, keep in mind:  

• The academic gown is three-quarters in length and opens at the front, so your clothes will be visible
• The gown is made of heavy material, so you may wish to leave your jacket with your family or friends
• You will be wearing an academic trencher or bonnet on your head, so we recommend a hairstyle that allows this to sit comfortably
• You will be walking onto stage via a ramp, so we recommend that you consider this when selecting your footwear
• You are welcome to enrich the colour of the ceremony with garments that celebrate your cultural heritage

Purchasing academic dress 

If you wish to purchase your graduate gown for graduation, you can do so at any time of the year from the . However, if an item is out of stock you must place your order no later than 6 weeks prior to the ceremony. Enquiries regarding the purchase of academic dress may be directed to the   

If you purchase your academic dress you will need to collect your purchase from the Unishop prior to your graduation ceremony and bring it with you to the venue.  

Please note that if you purchase your academic dress, you are still required to pay the full graduation fee.   

Graduates must arrive with plenty of time for registration and gowning. If you arrive late, you may not be able to participate in the ceremony.

• 9 am ceremony
• 12 pm ceremony
• 3 pm ceremony
• 6 pm ceremony

9 am ceremony 

Registration opens at 7 am and closes at 8.30 am sharp

12 pm ceremony

Registration opens at 10 am and closes at 11.30 am sharp  

3 pm ceremony 

Registration opens at 1 pm and closes at 2.30 pm sharp  

6 pm ceremony 

Registration opens at 4 pm and closes at 5.30 pm sharp  

To make registration as smooth as possible, please download the Reed Events App before the day of your ceremony so it's easy to locate your registration QR code, seat number, and guest tickets. 

• Visit the or
• Search for 'Reed Events'
• Click 'Download' and wait for the app to install

Once you've installed the app:

• Open the app
• Select 'University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app'
• Sign into your account using your email and password you created at registration
• Click "Login" to access your dashboard

From here you will have access to your registration QR code. Your seat number will also be visible from the app on the day of your ceremony. 

Your guest tickets can also be shared by navigating to the Guest Tickets tab and selecting the share button located in the top-right corner.

If you can't download the app, you'll need to locate your graduation booking confirmation email and PDF attachment. The email is from 'Reed Events' with subject line 'Confirmation order'. 

If you can't locate your booking confirmation email and PDF attachment, you can log into the and retrieve your booking information. You will need to sign into the account using your email and password you created at registration. 

Graduates will receive up to three (3) guest tickets. Additional tickets are not available; however, all ceremonies can be watched via live stream both on and off campus.  

Before your graduation ceremony it's important that you share your guest tickets with your guests. This can be done via the Reed Events App, or by sharing your booking confirmation. More information is available here.

Children and prams

Designated pram/stroller parking bays will be available within the University Hall. Activities for children will also be available in the celebration area. 

Children who need their own seat, or are older than one year, will need their own ticket. It is not recommended that children sit with you in the graduate seating area, or go on stage with you and will need to be supervised by a friend or family member.

Children watching the live stream from UniBar will not require a ticket, however they will require supervision from an adult at all times. If you require support or other arrangements to be considered please reach out to the team via email.

If you arrive after the close of registration, please go directly to the graduate registration desk in the  

Our staff will assist you on the day, but arriving late will impact your graduation experience, as your name will be read out at the conclusion of the ceremony and we will be unable to have your name displayed on the screen.  We’ll do our best to accommodate you, but it’s not guaranteed that you’ll participate in the graduation ceremony. 

Please note that if you arrive late and we can’t accommodate you within the ceremony, you won’t receive a refund. 

We are more than happy to accommodate accessibility requirements. Any accessibility requirements for yourself or your guests noted during the online registration process will be accommodated.
   
If you did not advise of any special requirements during online registration, please don’t hesitate to contact the graduation team via email to graduation@uow.edu.au with 'Accessibility' in the subject line. If you require phone support, please contact the team on 02 4221 3733.

Unishop

The UniShop has a great range of specialised graduation gifts, flowers, cards and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app memorabilia. You can  or in-person on the day.  ³Õ¾±²õ¾±³Ù  and take home a piece of your university experience and the memories you have created.   

Portrait photography 

Reed Events will have professional photo studio sessions available on the day of your graduation. Bring along your friends and family and let skilled photographers capture this wonderful milestone with a range of high-quality photos than you can cherish for years to come. These photography studios are located in .  

Stage photography 

All graduates will be photographed on stage and Reed Events the importance of capturing this momentous moment. Stage images will be available for viewing and purchase immediately after the ceremony. Reed Events will have a stall in front of Uni Bar where you can purchase these images as well as from the Photography Studios located in . 

Frames 

Reed Events and Pulse offer a wide variety of frame options which are perfect to proudly display your award. If you would like to bring your certificate it can be framed by our professional framers on the spot, ready to take home on the day of your graduation.  

Plaques

Graduation plaques offer a unique way of commemorating your award. Having your certificate replicated onto a silver or gold plaque fitted on to either rich walnut wood base, smooth matte black backing or a clear Perspex base adds professional flair and pleasing appearance to any office or room, allowing you to proudly display your award. These will be available from Reed Events.