If you think you are eligible to graduate in December and have not received a graduation information booklet by the end of October, please contact the Graduation Office.

How do I check my graduation status?

Students can check their graduation status by logging into iFlinders and then navigating to the Student Information System. Your account will remain active for 12 months after your degree has been officially completed.

Go to the 'My Graduation' menu and select the award you wish to view. This will give you information on:

your degree name and level (i.e. pass, honours, or 'expected to graduate' if you have not yet completed your requirements)
ceremony name
ceremony date and time
whether you will be attending or having your degree conferred in absentia
the number of tickets you have requested (please note: there is no guarantee that you will be allocated all tickets if you requested more than 3)
your name pronunciation (you can update this online yourself).

Please note, 'Expected to Graduate' means that you have submitted an application to graduate but your eligibility to graduate is yet to be determined. Your graduation cannot be confirmed until your status changes to 'Pass' or 'Honours'.

Students who still have a status of 'Expected to Graduate' on the day of the ceremony will not be permitted to graduate. Any queries about your graduation status (eg if you are still listed as 'Expected to Graduate' and you do not understand why), should be directed to your Faculty well in advance of graduation to avoid disappointment on the day.

What happens on the day?

Students need to register their attendance on the day of their graduation ceremony. Registration Desks open 1.5 hours before the start of the ceremony and close 30 mins prior to the start of the ceremony. All Graduands need to be seated in the hall 30 mins prior to the graduation ceremony.

Guests will be permitted to enter the hall approximately 20 mins prior to the start of the ceremony. Please remind your guests of this as they may need to bring cold or wet weather clothing on the day.

Will they know how to pronounce my name?

If your name has an unusual spelling or pronounciation, you may wish to provide a phonetic spelling so that the reader can pronounce it correctly as you cross the stage. You can do this by logging in to iFlinders and viewing 'My Graduation'. You will notice you have the option to add or change the pronunciation of your name. This will not affect the way your name is printed on your parchment.

What name will be printed on my parchment?

The name on your parchment is your formal name as recorded in the Student System. This is usually your first name, middle name(s) then last name. We strongly recommend that you check this via iFlinders under the 'My Details' menu. Requests to change your name must be lodged with Enrolment Services at least 4 weeks prior to your ceremony and must be accompanied by documentation. Changes made after this will incur a $50 fee for a replacement parchment.

How long is a graduation ceremony?

Graduation ceremonies last for approximately 2 hours, but please allow up to 2.5 hours in case the ceremony is a large one.

Can I bring children?

Whilst children are welcome they can often find the ceremonies too long and can lose interest quickly.

What services will be available on the day?

Photographs: Georges France Photographers will take photographs during the graduation ceremonies and have studios available before and after each ceremony for portraits. Further details:
Phone: (08) 8179 2300.
Email: info@gfp.com.au
Web: www.gfp.com.au

Framing: R&J Framing provide custom-made mounting and framing of your parchment on-the-spot after the graduation ceremony. Further details:
Phone: (03) 5596 3503 or 0407 501 246.

DVDs: All graduation ceremonies are recorded and DVDs will be available for purchase. Further details:
Phone: (08) 8298 4118.
Email: vcs_filming@optusnet.com.au

I cannot attend graduation, what are my options?

There are several options if you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony:

You can have your degree conferred in absentia at the ceremony, this means you will not attend but your degree will still be conferred and your name will be printed in the graduation book. If you choose to do this, you will not have the option of attending a graduation ceremony later on.
You can choose to attend a ceremony in a subsequent round of graduations, eg if you are unable to attend in April, you may elect to attend in December. As each degree is tied to a particular ceremony it is not possible to change to another ceremony in the same month.
Research Higher degree students (eg PhD, Masters by Research) can have their degree conferred at a Council meeting. If you choose to do this, you will not have the option of attending a graduation ceremony later on.

When will I receive my parchment?

If you are attending a graduation ceremony, you will receive your parchment on the day of the ceremony. If you are not attending and have elected to collect the parchment in person, you may do this after your graduation ceremony. Parchments cannot be given out prior to the date of the graduation ceremony.

If you have elected to have your parchment posted, it will be posted out within 2 weeks following the graduation ceremony if you have paid the relevant postage fee at the Cashiers Office.

How many guests can I invite?

Students are initially allowed 5 tickets for ceremonies in December and 3 for ceremonies in April. Students wanting additional tickets must outline details of their request on their graduation application form.

The availability of extra tickets will depend on the number of students who will be attending on the day and the total number of tickets that have been requested and will be allocated according to the requests submitted.

If you have requested extra tickets you will be advised approximately 1 week prior to the ceremony if your extra tickets have been granted. Please be patient as the Graduation Office receives many requests for extra tickets and we are only able to allocate these in the week leading up to the ceremony.

How do I collect my guest tickets?

Your guest tickets will be available for collection when you pick up your academic dress hire. If you are not hiring academic dress, your tickets will be available at the registration desks on the day of the ceremony (for December graduations), or at the Student Centre (for April graduations).

How much do tickets cost?

All guest tickets are free of charge.

Where is the ceremony held?

December graduation ceremonies are held in the Adelaide Convention Centre on North Terrace in Adelaide. April graduation ceremonies are held on campus in the Graduation Hall (Alan Mitchell Sports Centre), which is adjacent to the Student Centre.

Where can I park?

Car parking is available at the Convention Centre for December Ceremonies in the Exhibition Car Park off North Terrace, please see the Adelaide Convention Centre website for further information on parking and access.

For graduations in April the closest available car park is Car Park 1, although this is expected to fill quickly so please allow sufficient time in case you have to park further away. Car Park number 6 is restricted for people with disabilities. If you will need to use Car Park 6, please contact the Graduation Office prior to the ceremony day. Please check the campus map to view available car parks.

Do I have to wear academic dress?

Students do need to wear academic dress, however if you wish to wear the national dress of your country you may wear this underneath the gown.

How do I hire or purchase academic dress?

Academic dress may be hired from the University for the following cost: Gown $29.50, Hood $13.00, Mortar Board $7.50. Cheques/Money Orders to be made payable to Flinders University. The University can also accept payment of $10.00 or more through Visa or Mastercard.

If you have ordered and paid for academic dress hire, you will able to collect your academic dress from the Function Centre on predetermined dates prior to the graduation ceremony. Please check the campus map of the University if you are unsure of the location of the Function Centre.

Payments for academic dress hire must be made prior to the graduation ceremony. Please note that if you are collecting your gown on a Saturday, the Cashiers Office is not open on weekends.

All academic dress must be returned by 7:00pm on the day of the ceremony which you attend. A late fee may be charged if not returned on time. Damage or failure to return will involve charging of replacement costs.

If you are unable to collect your gowns in person, you may send a friend or relative to collect it.

If you are purchasing Academic Dress, it is available from the following locations:

The Regalia Shop, 43/81 Carrington Street, Adelaide. Phone: (08) 8232 2955.
Adelaide Academic Wear, 29 Da Costa Avenue, Prospect, SA 5085. Phone: (08) 8269 1035.
RW Bredin & Sons, PO Box 76, Chelsea, Victoria 3196
Phone: (03) 9587 8100.

How do I get a refund for my academic dress if I am unable to attend on the day?

If your circumstances change and you cannot attend the graduation ceremony, but have paid your gown hire, you may request a refund by filling out an Application for Refund (DOC 117KB) and returning this to the Graduation Office.

What happens if I have applied but am not eligible to graduate?

If you are not completed in time or are otherwise ineligible to graduate, you will need to apply again in the next round of graduations.