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Plan ahead and be prepared! Collect your graduation gown and tickets, book your photography session and more.
Each graduand may invite up to two (2) guests/family members, including adults and children aged 12 years and above, to attend the ceremony.
If you would like to invite guests to attend your ceremony, please complete the relevant guest registration form by 31 March 2026. Please note that this form can only be submitted once.
After registration closes, guest e-tickets will be sent by email in early April.
For instructions on how to wear your graduation dress, watch the video below.
Check out this helpful guide to wearing your Higher Education academic attire when graduating from RMIT University.
Don't worry, we have people on the ground at the ceremony to help you look your best.
Students and alumni attending the 2026 Graduation Ceremony are permitted to take photos or film at SGS campus only, subject to the guidelines below.
The following individuals are permitted to access campus for pre-graduation photography:
Each student may attend with a maximum of two (2) additional individuals, forming a group of no more than three (3) people in total. All individuals must be current students or eligible alumni with valid RMIT ID.
The graduand is required to register in advance before 30 March 2026, via the official form and attend their registered session only:
Security personnel have the authority to monitor, verify, and stop any activities that do not comply with the guidelines outlined below:
Graduation photography and filming are allowed only in SGS campus in the following areas:
Please note: Photography must not obstruct pathways, entrances, or facilities essential for academic and administrative operations.
Students are required to attend and complete their photography within their registered session.
The University does not guarantee exclusive access to any location or uninterrupted photography conditions.
Authorisation applies exclusively to photoshoots with RMIT graduation gowns.
The use of graduation gowns and other graduation-related props should reflect the authentic spirit of the occasion.
Unauthorised gatherings and commercial photography sessions will not be allowed. Security personnel have the authority to check and stop activities that violate the purpose of the shoot.
If you and/or your guests have accessibility requirements, let us know when you fill in the registration form or contact the Graduation team via Student Connect.
Once you have informed us that you and/or your guests have accessibility requirements, someone from the Graduations team will contact you to discuss how we can support your requirements.
Know where you and your guests will be seated, facilities, what to expect during the ceremony and what to do when you're on stage.
Graduation is a big moment, and we’ll guide you through it step by step. Below is what to expect on the day and the schedule you’ll need to plan ahead.
Gown pinning assistance will be available on the day to get you looking your best.
Ceremony schedule and times subject to change.
| Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Details |
| 7.00am | 12.00pm | Check-in Begins: SGS main gate opens to graduates and guests. Graduates enter the event hall and are seated. |
| 8.20am | 1.20pm | Graduates Rehearsal |
| 8.45am | 1.45pm | Guest Seating: Guests enter the event hall or outdoor seating zone (based on tickets). There are no reserved seats; guests may sit anywhere within the allocated Zone A or B. |
| 9.15am | 2.15pm | Check-in Closes and Ceremony Starts |
| 11.00am | 4.00pm | Ceremony Ends and Group Photo |
Note: Please keep belongings light.
If you're graduating at the ceremony, you will receive your hard-copy testamur at the ceremony after you have been presented on stage.
If you graduate in absentia before the ceremony but choose to attend the ceremony, you won't receive a hard copy testamur. Your ceremony fee is reduced to reflect this.
Academic statements have now gone digital, via My eQuals. You already have the access to your digital official testamur and transcript via My eQuals – they are securely stored and permanently available anytime and anywhere. Please make sure your personal email is updated with RMIT. Read more here.
All presentation stages will be livestreamed and recorded. Share with your family and friends so they can celebrate with you!
The 2026 ceremony live stream link will be published here near the cermony time.
Please make sure you return the gowns and hoods at the designated locations/drop off point before you leave the ceremony. You can keep your mortarboard with you.
Photos taken by the authorised photographer team will be uploaded to Flickr after the cermonies.
Academic statements have now gone digital, via My eQuals. You already have the access to your digital official testamur and transcript via My eQuals – they are securely stored and permanently available anytime and anywhere. Please make sure your personal email is updated with RMIT.
Each graduand may invite up to two (2) guests/family members, including adults and children aged 12 and above, to attend the ceremony. All guests need to have their e-tickets before entering the campus.
Yes, but you need to register in advance. Follow the Photography and filming regulations for further details.
Yes. Your myRMIT, student email, and Canvas accounts will be permanently deactivated on the day of your ceremony. Back up all your files and emails before graduation day.
Smart casual or formal business attire. Please wear comfortable dress shoes, as you will be walking up and down stage stairs.
Yes, rehearsal is compulsory. If you miss it, you risk losing your seat and place in the stage procession.
No. Guests must remain in their seats so everyone can see. Professional photographers will take a close-up photo of you on stage.
The ceremony lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours. You must stay for the entire ceremony. Leaving early disrupts the event and is disrespectful to your fellow classmates who are waiting to cross the stage.
You can revisit all the great moments with your peers and loved ones via this album.
You can also find your stage photo here.
