Ceremony dates
Perth ceremonies are held twice a year in February and September.
They will be held on campus in the Northern Plaza of our new building, Boola Katitjin.
| Date | Time | School |
The dates for the next round of graduation ceremonies in February 2025 are to be confirmed.
Important tasks
There are some steps you need to complete before you can attend your graduation ceremony. Learn more about attending a ceremony.
About the ceremony
Ceremony fee
The fee includes your regalia, admission and refreshments for yourself and two guests. You can choose to hire or purchase your regalia.
| Award | Ceremony fee for regalia hire | Ceremony fee for regalia purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors, honours, certificate and diploma | A$125 | A$284 |
| Masters | A$135 | A$300 |
| Doctorate | A$150 | A$498 |
Tickets
You and your guests will need to present your tickets to gain entry.
- Your ceremony fee includes two seated guest tickets for the Northern Plaza in Boola Katitjin per graduand.
- A maximum of two additional overflow tickets can be purchased at a cost of $30 each. Overflow ticket holders can view the ceremony from the decking at the back of the Northern Plaza or watch the livestream in the Kim E Beazley lecture theatre and join the graduates for light refreshments.
- Your guest tickets will be delivered electronically from GFP. Both seated and overflow guest tickets must be ordered via the GFP online ordering portal after you have confirmed your attendance and made payment of the ceremony fee.
- Children over the age of two years will require a ticket.
- Your guest tickets are in addition to your ticket.
- Guest tickets are non-refundable
Venue and parking
The graduation ceremonies will take place on campus in the Northern Plaza of the new building, Boola Katitjin. Make sure you leave early on the day so you arrive in plenty of time for registration.
On ceremony days, you can park without a permit from 3pm in red and green parking areas in car parks 2 and 3 except in ticket parking areas. Although a permit is not required, all parking signs must be observed. See the parking map for details.
Accessibility
Murdoch University is committed to providing universal access to our events. Please contact Completion and Graduations at least two weeks before the ceremony so suitable arrangements can be organised. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs, e.g. Auslan interpreting, special seating requirements.
What to wear
You must wear the complete Murdoch University academic regalia for the award you are receiving.
Perth February ceremonies are held outdoors so it is advisable you and your guests dress according to the weather on the day.
Pronunciation of your name
To ensure your name is pronounced correctly during the ceremony, advise Completion and Graduations of the correct pronunciation at least two weeks before.
Postponement due to poor weather conditions
While Perth summer evenings can be pleasant, the ceremony may be postponed or relocated in the case of bad weather. If postponement is necessary, you will be advised via email and text message a minimum of three hours before the ceremony.
Under no circumstances shall the University be liable for any actual or alleged loss by a ticket holder or another arising from the cancellation or postponement of the event; this includes but is not limited to travel, accommodation and other costs, or any loss of business or earnings due to the cancellation or postponement of the graduation ceremony.
Ceremony week
Collect your tickets and regalia
Your regalia should be collected before your ceremony. If you are not collecting regalia, your guest tickets can be picked up when you register for the ceremony.
Where: To be confirmed
When: To be confirmed
Ceremony proceedings
Each graduation ceremony starts promptly and follows a set program. You need to arrive on time to register and take your seat so you don’t miss out.
| Time | Activities |
| 5:00pm | Venue opens, ensure you and your guests have your tickets for entry |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm | Graduand registration (ID required) and collection of food and drink tokens at Bush Court – outside the old Student Centre. Complimentary light refreshments available with redemption of tokens. |
| 6:30pm | Graduand seating and briefing |
6:45pm | Guest seating |
*7:00pm – 8:30pm* | Graduation ceremony. Light refreshments will again be available for up to one hour following the conclusion of the ceremony, with redemption of original tokens. *times are approximate |
Accepting your certificate
As you reach the stage your name will be checked before it is announced. Once announced, walk across the stage to the Chancellor to receive your certificate. The ceremony photographer will be positioned in front of the stage to take a photo of the presentation. Following this you will then continue across the stage where an usher will direct you back to the graduand seating area.
After the ceremony
It’s time to relax and celebrate with your family and friends and have your photos taken.
To make your night run more smoothly, arrange in advance where you will meet your guests after the ceremony. Waiting at the exits can cause congestion.
Return your regalia
Hired regalia must be returned to the regalia return desk before you leave.
Studio and Stage Photography
Photographers will be available before and after the ceremony for studio portraits. A range of photo package options are available for you to choose from. You can view and order packages combining individual and family photos on the day or pre-order your package from GFP Events.
Souvenir Stage photos of your certificate presentation will be printed with year of graduation and Murdoch University crest, and are available to view, purchase and take home on the night.
A complimentary download of your certificate presentation photo will also be made available. Use your student ID as your voucher code. A different code will be provided if you have studio photos taken.
Pre-book your ceremony photography at GFP Events.
Disclaimer
Ceremony dates are subject to change. Under no circumstances shall the University be liable for any actual or alleged loss by a ticket holder or another arising from the change of date, cancellation or postponement of the event; this includes but is not limited to travel, accommodation and subsistence costs, or any loss of business or earnings due to the cancellation or postponement of the graduation ceremony.