Graduation - Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the photo opportunities you will have at graduation:

1. Photobooth
There will be a FREE photobooth for you to take some happy snaps with your friends and family. Don't pass the chance to have some fun before your ceremony, while capturing memories!

2. Stage Photography
This is your time to shine. We take a photo of each graduate crossing the stage. Please give us a big smile when you receive your certificate!

3. Studio Photography
A great opportunity to step in front of our camera with family & friends! Our professional photographers are ready to take Graduation photos you will love. Have fun in our studio and celebrate this day with your loved ones!

Pre-order via the link: https://webkiosk.graduations.com.au/uts#/store 
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Give GFP a call: 1300 360 445
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GFP studio photos are in Building 1 on Level 4. Official photos can be pre-purchased or paid on the day.

The on-stage photos are available after the ceremony on Level 5 directly outside The Great Hall.

You can collect your gown 90 minutes prior to the commencement of the graduation ceremony. Gowns must be returned within 60 minutes of the conclusion of the graduation ceremony.

Yes, photos can be taken out on Alumni Green or anywhere else on campus. Please keep in mind that gowns must be returned within one hour after the ceremony concludes.

Guests are allowed to take their own photos, however no flash photography is permitted during the ceremony. Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted out of consideration for all guests.

For the enjoyment of this special occasion for everyone, guests should remain seated during the ceremony.

If a guest wishes to move to the very back of The Great Hall to take some photos, they may do so discreetly and return promptly to their seats. Please note, this is not permitted when the academic procession enter and exit The Great Hall.

You need to register your attendance to the ceremony, so that we can organise seating, catering and gowning. To register, go to the UTS College Graduation Ceremony website.

No, you do not need to pre-order your graduation gown. You will be loaned a black graduation gown on the day. You must check in to collect your gown.

Remember that your clothes will be seen when you walk across the stage. We recommend neat, business casual attire.

On the day, you will be loaned the following items: 

1. Gown - The gown is worn over the top of your clothes, like a jacket.  
2. Sash – The sash is a long strip of cloth worn over the top of your gown. 
3. Trencher – If you're a Diploma recipient, you'll receive a trencher (graduate hat) to keep. 

 

You will NOT be allowed to participate in the ceremony if you are wearing ripped jeans, thongs, a singlet or t-shirt.  

Registrations close 2 weeks before the graduation date. Registrations are now closed. If you were unable to register in time, you can be an audience member and join our livestream. Click here to access the Zoom registration page.

The gowning room opens 90 minutes before the ceremony starts.  

We recommend graduates arrive 90 minutes prior to the graduation ceremony commencing, as registrations and gowning take time. You should be checked in 60 minutes before the ceremony starts and gowned immediately after check in.

The check in desk will close at 9.30am.

All graduates must be seated 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, for a mandatory briefing. 

Go to the Tower Building (Building 1) on Level 5 (outside the Great Hall). Present your confirmation email at the Check-in desk. Upon check in, you will be given a name card, that will allow you to participate in the ceremony. Please hold onto this card and take it with you onstage. 

When you have registered, you will be ushered to the gowning room to receive your graduation gown and sash. You will then be asked to enter the Great Hall for a mandatory briefing. Guests will wait outside, and will be ushered into the hall closer to the scheduled start time. 

Visitors in need of accessible parking can contact 02 9514 1192. Public parking around the campus is available nearby. View parking options.

No, unfortunately you can't bring extra guests as spaces are limited and reserved for guests who have registered.

Even though you may have already received your transcript and testamur, and transitioned to UTS, we would still love to see you at the event! Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate your success with friends, family and classmates. It's a chance to take lots of photos, which you will treasure in years to come.

Yes, this graduation is for all students that completed an academic program in Semester 2 2023 and Semester 3 2023, including UTS Foundation Studies and/or Diploma programs.

Please leave large bags, backpacks, gifts, umbrellas and other items with your guests.

There will be an Activate UTS pop up stall for those who are looking to buy last minute gifts. The stall will be on Level 4. Click here to see the items you can purchase on the day. If you'd like to buy fresh flowers, it's best to pre-order to avoid missing out. Link to pre-order to come.

Please allow extra travel time and arrive early to the ceremony to avoid missing out. If you’re late to the ceremony, we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to participate on stage. You will still be provided with a gown for photo opportunities. 

Yes, all ceremonies will be livestreamed and recorded.

Out of respect for all graduates, their families and friends, the academic procession, UTS College staff and the occasional speaker, departing the ceremony early is strictly not permitted.

Once you have crossed the stage, you should return to your assigned seat. Guests should also remain in The Great Hall for the full duration of the ceremony.

If you need to leave the ceremony early for any reason, you must return your gown immediately after exiting The Great Hall.

No, guests and graduates will be seated separately.

Gowns are returned to the same location as where you collected it (Building 1, Level 5). Gowns must be returned within one hour after your ceremony ends. 

You’ll receive your academic record via My eQuals (Australia and New Zealand’s official tertiary credentials platform), after you successfully complete your program. Your testamur (certificate) and academic transcript will be issued on the secure My eQuals platform. 

You will be sent an email to your personal email address, which you provided at the beginning of your course. You will be asked to create your My eQuals account to access your academic record.  

UTS has a limited number of accessible parking spaces (which require RMS Mobility Parking Permit) which can't be booked in advance. Guests with access requirements can be dropped off in the accessible parking area out the front of the UTS Tower, Building 1 at 15 Broadway.

If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, please contact graduation@utscollege.edu.au

Public parking options nearby can be viewed at UTS Parking.

Our staff are not trained to escort anyone that requires medical support. Please contact graduation@utscollege.edu.au to request an additional ticket if a guest or graduate requires the assistance of a carer or support worker.

In an emergency or an unforeseen situation on the day, please visit the registration desk or speak to a UTS College staff member.

Accessible seating for graduates and guests is available in The Great Hall. The stage has a ramp either side and there are no stairs.

If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, please contact graduation@utscollege.edu.au