Plan your graduation in Ballarat

If you're travelling to Mt Helen by public transport, you can use the PTV or VLine journey planner to find out how long it will take and check for disruptions. Driving to campus? There's plenty of free parking.

Registration and gowning will open at Albert Coates Complex two hours prior and close 30 minutes before the ceremony. If there are lots of students graduating, it could take a while to get your academic dress sorted, so allow extra time. You might also like to get some professional photographs done while your hair's still in place.

You and your guests will be seated separately. The ceremony will go for about an hour, beginning with speeches by the University council leader and a student graduate. Every graduate will be called up, one at a time, to collect their testamur and academic transcript.

Please let us know via our online enquiry portal if you have any accessibility requirements.

There will be plenty of time to see your family and friends, mingle with other graduates, have your photo taken and throw your hat in the air. R & J Framing and Plaques will have a stall onsite if you'd like to get your testamur framed. And don't forget to return your academic gown before you leave.