Graduation ceremony in Hanoi

RMIT's Vietnam graduation ceremony in Hanoi will be organised at the National Convention Center on Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Graduation ceremony details

Select any section below to learn more.

Before the ceremony

Plan ahead and be prepared! Collect your graduation gown and tickets, book your photography session and more.

Guest tickets

Guaranteed guest tickets

We are committed to improving the graduation experience for graduands across both campuses wherever possible. After carefully reviewing this year’s ceremony arrangements and venue capacity, we are pleased to share that graduands attending the Hanoi ceremony may invite up to three (3) guests/family members to join them for this special occasion. Please note that all of your guests must be 12 years and above to attend. 

If you would like to invite guests to attend your ceremony, please complete the relevant guest registration form by 6 April 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. 

How to wear your gown

For instructions on how to wear your graduation dress, watch the video below.

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How to wear your graduation attire

Check out this helpful guide to wearing your Higher Education academic attire when graduating from RMIT University.

Need help with your gown?

Don't worry, we have people on the ground at the ceremony to help you look your best.

Photography and filming regulations

Graduands on Hanoi campus need to follow the Guidelines for photography and filming on campus to receive authorisation and approval for photography and filming from RMIT Vietnam

Accessibility information

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.

At the ceremony

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.

What to expect and ceremony schedule

What to expect

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.

Order of proceeding

  1. Ceremony announcements
  2. Student performance
  3. Entry of the Academic Procession
  4. Opening remarks
  5. Speaker's speech
  6. Conferring of Diplomas and Degrees
  7. Presentation of graduates
  8. Closing remarks
  9. Academic procession retires
  10. Group photo and ceremony concludes

Schedule

Ceremony schedule and times subject to change.

Hanoi Session Details
7.00am Check-in Begins: main gate opens to graduates and guests. Graduates enter the event hall and are seated.
8.10am Graduand rehearsal
8.20am 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.
9.00am Check-in closes
9.15am Ceremony starts
11.00am Ceremony ends and group photo
  • Graduands are requested to be at the ceremony hall for rehearsal 60 minutes before the ceremony starts.
  • Check in for ceremony hall access will be closed strictly 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
  • All guests and graduates are expected to stay until the end of the ceremony.

What to bring and when you arrive

What to bring

  • Your graduation dress (gown + hood + mortarboard)
  • Your ticket(s)
  • Your guests must keep their guest tickets.
  • Photo ID for check-in: you and your guests need to show graduation tickets + valid National ID / passport / driver’s license at the check-in table. Soft copies of the above documents are accepted.

Note: Please keep belongings light.

 

What NOT to bring

  • Valuables (The event can be very crowded, and some areas may not be under CCTV surveillance.)
  • Pets (Only service animals are allowed in the event venue)
  • Foods and drinks (Only water is allowed in the event hall)

 

When you arrive

  • Go to the check-in desk first; ensure your check-in details match your registration
  • Plan to arrive early enough for rehearsal, and note that check-in closes 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
  • Collect your name card from our staff before you enter the event hall and keep them carefully.
  • Your guests will remain outside and will join you in the event hall after the rehearsal completes.

What to do before, during and after you go on stage

Before you go on stage

  • Attend rehearsal (required)
  • Sit in your allocated seat and stay in the correct order, ushers will guide you when it’s time to line up for the stage.
  • Keep your name card with you and follow staff marshals’ instructions.

When on stage

  • Face the academic presenting the scroll
  • Doff (touch the front of) your cap. Not sure how to doff? Find out how.
  • Take the scroll from the academic. Your name and program/s you're graduating from will display on a screen above the stage.
  • Your on-stage moment is professionally photographed as you receive your award/testamur folder.
  • Stage etiquette to keep things moving: embrace your moment but keep it quick and follow the marshal/usher cues.

After you come off stage

  • Follow instructions from event staff to the designated area to collect your testamur
  • Return to your seat, and remain seated until the end of the ceremony.
  • Remind guests: no approaching the stage area for photos during proceedings.

Your testamur and other statements

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.

How to access and order your statements 

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.

YouTube livestream

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.

After the ceremony

Gown return

Before departing the ceremony, you are required to return your gown and hood to the designated drop-off point. Your cooperation in this matter is essential and greatly appreciated, as it supports our collective commitment to community sustainability.

As a token of recognition and a lasting memento of your academic achievement at RMIT, you are warmly invited to keep your mortarboard as a gift.

Ceremony photo

Photos taken by the authorised photographer team will be uploaded to Flickr after the cermonies.

Your official digital testamur and transcript

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.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 

Each graduand may invite up to three (3) 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 ceremony hall.

Yes, but you need to register in advance. Follow the Guidelines for photography and filming on campus 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.

Have other questions or need support?

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