Your graduation ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate the achievement of your degree.
From registering to attend, ordering your academic dress and purchasing guest tickets to finding the venue and capturing the excitement, keep reading to find the key information you need to make the most of your graduation ceremony day.
July 2025 Ceremony Schedule
The schedule for our July 2025 ceremonies is expected to be available by late April.
Eligible students must register to attend your graduation ceremony. An invitation containing the registration link will be sent to your University Communication email address at the end of May with your specific ceremony date and time.
All attendees will be required to comply with the Queensland Government Public Health Directions current on the day of the ceremony.
Students enrolled in programs at the following campuses will be invited to a Brisbane ceremony:
- Logan
- Mt Gravatt
- Nathan
- South Bank
Students enrolled in programs at the following campuses will be invited to a Gold Coast ceremony:
- Gold Coast
Students enrolled in programs attached to the following campuses will be invited to either a Brisbane ceremony or a Gold Coast ceremony, depending on venue capacity. Details of your specific graduation ceremony will be sent to you when registration opens.
- Offshore
- Online
- Other (e.g. Distance Education)
Travel caution
Making travel arrangements and/or purchasing guest tickets for a coming ceremony is done at your own risk if you do so before
a) the ceremony is confirmed
b) you have a myGraduation status of 'Approved' in myGriffith and
c) you have registered to attend your ceremony.
Those who do not have a myGraduation status of 'Approved' by the specified deadline (or have not recently graduated) cannot participate in a ceremony, regardless of any travel arrangements or ticket purchases for themselves or guests.
Academic dress
You'll be robed in a black gown, hood and mortarboard (bonnet for doctoral graduates) at your ceremony. A white or red trim will denote the level of your award.
We recommend wearing smart casual attire, keeping in mind your academic dress will cover most of your outfit. Comfortable shoes are also encouraged.
Ordering and collecting
Academic dress is ordered and paid for when you register to attend your ceremony.
You'll collect your academic dress after you have checked-in on the day of your ceremony; it won't be available before the day.
Guest tickets
Family and friends can be there to help celebrate your special day!
Our ceremonies are held at the Brisbane and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centres.
Guest tickets must be purchased from Ticketek, when available, and are only refundable in certain situations, so please take care when selecting tickets. There is no limit on the number of guest tickets that can purchased.
| On sale | Prices* | How |
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DECEMBER 2024 CEREMONIES Tuesday 12 November, noon | $26 each (adults) $20 each (children aged 4 - 17 years) |
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* Booking and handling fees apply, as set by the venue/ticket agent, and may vary depending on the venue and/or method of delivery.
Venues
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale St and Glenelg St, South Brisbane
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cnr Gold Coast Highway and T E Peters Drive, Broadbeach
Capturing the excitement
Photography and Framing
Silver Rose Photography offer a complimentary sitting service before and after your ceremony, with provision to purchase your favourite images.
During the ceremony, they'll photograph you on stage. You'll receive a free digital copy of your stage crossing photo via email within two business days of your ceremony. Alternatively, you'll be able to view and purchase a printed copy of the image after your ceremony.
You can choose to pre-purchase your stage print and/or a cameo video when you order academic dress as part of the online registration process once it opens in myGriffith. A selection of frames is also available to purchase when you complete the registration process.
Guest photography
Your guests are encouraged to take photographs and video, but they will need to remain seated during the ceremony.
Live-streaming and Closed Captioning
Your ceremony will be live-streamed so family and friends who can't attend your ceremony will still be able to share your day, no matter where they are in the world (firewall permitting).
The live-stream will also contain closed captions, which graduates and guests can view using their digital device. The ceremony venues provide free wi-fi.
The viewing password will be included in your ceremony registration confirmation email, which will be sent the day after registration closes. It will also be included in a reminder email sent on the morning of your ceremony day.
An official recording is not produced for sale. You can purchase a cameo video of you crossing the stage from Silver Rose Photography (available to graduates from 2019 onwards).
Accessibility
If you or any of your guests have accessibility requirements in attending your graduation ceremony, please Ask Us for assistance. Please note:
- Ramp access to and from the stage is available to all graduates registered to attend.
- Sign language interpreters can be organised with sufficient notice.
- Assistance animals with valid identification are welcome.
- Prams and strollers are to be parked outside the hall entry doors and collected after the ceremony.
- Guests with accessible seating requirements are asked to do the following once tickets are available to purchase:
- Brisbane ceremonies: Select an accessible seat when purchasing online (refer to the Accessibility Guide for detailed information about accessible seating at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)
- Gold Coast ceremonies: Submit an Accessible Bookings request through Ticketek
Memorabilia and Flowers
A selection of Griffith University memorabilia will be available for purchase on the day of your ceremony, but you can view items and order online from School Locker and The Uni Store now.
Brisbane Market Flowers will have a variety of flower arrangements for sale on the day of your ceremony, starting from $35. Three of their bouquets are available for pre-purchase with a 10% discount. Further details and the 10% discount code can be found on the Graduation Registration Summary page in myGriffith once you have registered to attend.